People visit chiropractors for a wide range of medical conditions, from skeletal disorders to asthma to high blood pressure. Although many physicians question the effectiveness of chiropractic for treating these conditions, chiropractic care is covered by many insurance companies. For people who have become seriously disabled and lack insurance, benefits from Social Security can help. However, they will only pay for chiropractic care for a limited range of conditions.
Chiropractic is built around a set of spinal manipulation techniques. Chiropractors believe that medical conditions are caused by misalignments in the spine that prevent the proper flow of energy through the body. By adjusting the spine into its proper alignment using a variety of techniques, they believe they can treat a wide range of conditions. The scientific basis of this belief system has been called into question numerous times, but many chiropractic patients believe treatment has helped them.
Since chiropractic techniques only directly affect the spine and related systems, the Social Security Administration is reluctant to pay for treatment for most conditions. As it stands, the SSA will only cover chiropractic for treating a limited set of conditions affecting the muscular and skeletal systems. Even if chiropractors claim to treat conditions unrelated to the skeleton, the SSA requires better proof.
If you do suffer from a disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system, you may be able to qualify for benefits from Social Security to help pay for your medical expenses. Otherwise it may be necessary to either seek other options or to pay for your chiropractic care out-of-pocket. For more information on Social Security benefits, visit the website of the Indianapolis Social Security lawyers of the Hankey Law Office.
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