Chiropractor in
Austin, TX

In the absence of insurance, the price is often based on the clinic and the type of visit and whether a single-session plan or a monthly plan works better. Various clinics in Austin also have first-visit offers, self-pay deals and low membership rates. Standard follow up modification is usually less expensive than a complete initial examination since the initial visit consists of evaluation and planning. At King Chiropractic, pricing is transparent meaning that new patients have known the price they are paying before beginning care. Provided that the budget is a concern, request information about payment options, cash-only options, and monthly wellness plans. This will assist you in sustaining care as opposed to prematurely, which is significant in the long-term outcomes.

The initial examination typically consists of a health history, pain/symptom history, posture and mobility assessment, and a focused physical examination. The chiropractor can examine spinal integrity, muscle contraction, mobility, and nerve compression evidence. In case of necessity, it is possible to discuss imaging, i.e. X-ray, according to the red flags or clinical results. Based on the assessment, you are expected to be provided with an effective treatment plan, including the frequency of visits, home-care instructions, and objectives such as pain relief, mobility enhancement, and the functional improvement. Good clinics also clarify prices and follow-up before treatment in order to make a judgment.

If you have recent X-rays or MRI reports, go ahead and bring them — they help us understand your history faster and avoid repeating tests you’ve already done. That said, plenty of patients come in without any imaging at all, and that’s completely fine. Dr. King will do a thorough clinical evaluation and determine whether imaging is actually needed based on what he finds. We typically order it when symptoms are severe, have been going on for a while, or involve any neurological concerns. If you have medical notes, a medication list, or records from past treatments, bring those too — the more we know about you, the better we can tailor your care from day one.

Follow-ups are usually pretty quick — somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes for most patients. That said, it really depends on where you are in your care. If Dr. King needs to take a closer look at something, do a bit of soft tissue work, or just check in on how you’ve been feeling, it might go a little longer. When you’re just starting out, you’ll probably be coming in more often — that’s normal, that’s just how the healing process works. As you start feeling better, the visits space out and become more about keeping you at your best. Dr. King will always let you know what to expect so you’re never walking out of here confused about what comes next.

Honestly, yes — and we see this more than almost anything else right now. If you’re spending hours hunched over a laptop or staring down at your phone, your neck and upper back are paying the price. Tech Neck typically shows up as that nagging stiffness, forward head posture, upper back tightness, and those headaches that just won’t quit. Chiropractic care helps by restoring proper joint movement, releasing muscle tension, and addressing the postural patterns that built up over time. We’ll also talk to you about simple workstation tweaks and movement habits that make a real difference between visits. If the pain keeps coming back, a consistent care plan tends to work a lot better than just popping in when things get bad — your neck will thank you for it.

Yes, and we work with a lot of active people here in Austin. Runners, gym-goers, cyclists, people who play recreational sports on the weekends — this is a big part of what we do. Chiropractic care is safe for most healthy adults, and for athletes specifically, it can make a real difference in how fast you recover and how well you move. Dr. King will ask about your training, what you’ve been dealing with, and any past injuries before putting together a plan for you. A lot of active patients come in with things like hip imbalances, tight hips, or recurring strains that just keep flaring up — and that’s exactly the kind of thing we dig into. If you come in with something more acute, we’ll be straight with you about what you need, even if that means pointing you in a different direction. Just don’t try to tough it out — the sooner you come in, the easier it usually is to get you back to doing what you love.

Honestly, there’s no magic number — and anyone who gives you one without knowing your situation is guessing. It really depends on how long you’ve been dealing with the problem, how your body responds, and what’s actually going on. Some patients at King Chiropractic walk out of their third visit feeling like a different person. Others, especially those dealing with something chronic or long-standing, need more time and that’s completely normal. What we do is break your care into phases — getting you out of pain first, then stabilizing things, then making sure it sticks long-term. We check in along the way and adjust based on how you’re actually doing, not on a preset schedule. You’ll never be kept coming back just for the sake of it — at King Chiropractic, we move at the pace your body needs.

Not at all — you can call us directly and get scheduled without a referral. Most patients come to King Chiropractic that way. If you’re planning to use insurance, it’s worth double-checking your policy beforehand since some plans do require a referral or pre-authorization — that’s on the insurance side, not ours. If you’re paying out of pocket or through a membership plan, you’re all set without any extra steps. Either way, our team will help you figure it all out before your first visit so there are no surprises when you walk through the door.