• South Colorado Blvd & Yale Ave · Denver, CO
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straightforward answers about chiropractic care, our approach to crash injuries, and what to expect at Colorado Injury Center.
There are literally hundreds of published scientific studies proving chiropractic safety and effectiveness. In the words of the New Zealand government, chiropractic care is “remarkably safe.” Chiropractic has an excellent safety record — the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. Chiropractic adjustments are safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers, Tylenol, and even aspirin. Chiropractic care is validated in the medical research as a highly effective pain-management therapy with the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
A chiropractic adjustment is a therapy using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is stuck or hypomobile. This may be done manually (with hands) or with very gentle instrument-assisted procedures to add motion to a joint, helping it move more correctly — reducing joint load, friction, pressure, inflammation and swelling, and decreasing pain through neurological mechanisms outlined in the medical research. It is an extremely safe and effective procedure that improves joint function (specifically spinal function), allowing for better movement and decreased pain without taking drugs. There are hundreds of ways to adjust the spine; some adjusting methods are quick, others use slow constant pressure.
Colorado Injury Center is out-of-network with all health insurance — we are always out-of-network. Fees are openly disclosed, printed, and available for review (even to the public) at the front desk. Fees are consistent for all patients; the only variable is which services are provided on a given day and how many treatments a patient needs in various phases of treatment.
The most important thing you can do after a crash with symptoms is have an evaluation including a Human Risk Factor Analysis. The ideal doctor has the time to accurately diagnose and document your injuries, training in biomechanics and auto crash reconstruction, and advanced post-graduate training from both chiropractic and medical schools. The first 60 days after an injury are critical — what happens at the beginning determines what happens at the end.
Yes. We work in an inter-professional environment, maintaining high levels of communication between the patient, ourselves, and their other medical providers. We coordinate with primary care, orthopedic surgeons, pain management physicians, imaging centers, and physical therapists when appropriate.
Imaging is recommended only when clinically indicated. Dr. Johnston is mini-fellowship trained in spine MRI interpretation and works closely with regional imaging centers to obtain high-quality studies when needed.