Straight answers,
before you book.

Under Florida's PIP law, you must receive initial medical care within 14 days of your accident to keep your Personal Injury Protection benefits. Care from a chiropractic physician qualifies. Details on our auto injury page.

Yes. PIP generally covers 80% of necessary medical expenses, including chiropractic care, up to your policy limit, when treatment starts within 14 days of the accident. We verify your coverage before treatment begins.

No. You can start care immediately without an attorney. If you have one, or hire one later, we coordinate documentation and referrals with their office.

Whiplash, soft-tissue strains, and disc injuries often produce no symptoms for days or even weeks. An early exam with X-rays documents your condition before symptoms surface, which matters for both your health and your claim.

Yes. Passengers injured in an accident are covered under applicable PIP policies. We help sort out whose policy applies during your first visit.

Under Florida PIP law, a documented EMC determination enables access to up to $10,000 in benefits; otherwise your medical benefits are limited to the $2,500 limit. An EMC can be documented in-house at the Physical Medicine Health Center office or referred to a location convenient to you.

Getting care actually helps your case! Consistent, documented medical care creates a clear record of your injuries and need for treatment. Gaps in care are what typically raise questions. We document thoroughly from day one.

It depends on your injuries and how you respond. After your exam and X-rays we lay out a plan with a clear schedule, and adjust it with you as you progress.

Yes. We coordinate referrals, second opinions, and documentation with your attorney's office so nothing falls through the cracks.

A full history and exam, on-site X-rays when indicated, and an explanation of what we found and what we recommend. You leave knowing the plan and the costs, with no surprises. Typically you can start care during the first visit.

No. Florida allows direct access to chiropractic physicians, so you can book without a referral. (VA Community Care patients need a VA authorization first; we help coordinate that.)

A photo ID, your insurance card, and any recent imaging or medical reports. After an auto accident, bring your auto insurance and claim information too.

Plan for about 45 minutes. Follow-up visits are shorter.

Comfortable clothing you can move in. Nothing special is required.

Book online through our scheduling portal, or call/text 813-978-0020.

Yes, same-day appointments are often available, especially for auto injuries. Call to check today's schedule.

Walk-ins are accepted when the schedule allows. Calling ahead guarantees you a slot.

We accept most insurance plans, plus auto PIP and VA Community Care. Call 813-978-0020 and we'll confirm your specific plan before your visit.

We're pay-per-visit with no packages and no contracts. Costs vary by visit type, so call 813-978-0020 and we'll tell you exactly what your visit would cost before you book.

Coverage varies by plan, but insurance often does not cover spinal decompression treatment. We verify your benefits before treatment starts so you know what's covered and what isn't. Call our office today at 813-978-0020 to learn what treatments your benefits cover or what cash prices we currently offer.

Yes, we can offer payment plans and we also accept CareCredit. Call us and we'll walk through the options that fit your situation.

Sometimes. Specialist copays can exceed our per-visit cash rate. Call us with your copay amount and we'll give you a straight comparison. If you have a high-deductible plan, this is likely the case. You can use your FSA or HSA card. We can verify your costs ahead of your visit by calling 813-978-0020.

Yes. We're enrolled in the VA Community Care Network. Veterans with VA healthcare benefits may receive care at little or no out-of-pocket cost. See the VA section on our services page.

Call us at 813-978-0020. We'll walk through your eligibility and help coordinate the authorization process with the VA.

Yes. VA Community Care requires a referral/authorization from the VA before treatment. We can help you navigate that process.

It depends on your authorization. Chiropractic care is the most common. Call and we'll confirm what your authorization covers.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as safe when performed by licensed providers. We examine (and image when indicated) before any treatment, so nothing is adjusted blind.

Most patients find the adjustment itself relaxing and relieving. A few notice mild soreness afterward—much like the day after a workout—which typically fades within 24 hours. Everyone responds differently, so let your chiropractor know how you feel. That feedback lets them fine-tune your care for the best possible results.

There's no one-size answer. Frequency depends on your exam findings, your goals, and how you respond. Wellness appointments tended to range from once a week to once a month and people undergoing active treatment may get a recommendation of up to 3x a week.

Yes. Dr. Baker is trained in Webster technique and all chiropractors receive training in pediatric care. Pediatric adjustments use far gentler, age-appropriate techniques and most commonly don’t involve the pops and cracks you see with adult adjustments.

Chiropractors are a great choice for musculoskeletal pains and overall wellness. Musculoskeletal complaints include Joint, muscle, and nerve complaints such as back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and extremity joints like shoulders, hips, and knees. See conditions we treat.

When your exam indicates it, yes. We take them in-house during the same visit, so there's no separate radiology appointment.

- Often yes, with modified techniques appropriate to your surgical history. Bring your records and we'll evaluate which techniques or other services that may fit your case.

A motorized table (the FDA-cleared DRX9000 device) gently stretches the spine, designed to reduce pressure on the discs and nerves in the spine. Non-surgical; results vary.

They're similar but differ in how it's performed: decompression is computer-controlled and uses a highly researched pull/hold/release pattern, whereas traction is a simple pull and can be done by hand or with a simple machine like an inversion table.

Candidates typically have disc herniations or bulges, degenerative disc disease, stenosis, or sciatica. It is extremely safe and can be used without those injuries as well, so most people are eligible; however, your exam and imaging will lead the decision.

A full program is generally 21 sessions performed twice a week. Most people feel a difference within the first 1-3 sessions and moderate relief between 6-10 sessions. We offer flexible, per-session appointments for people dealing with a chronic disc issue who might only need a few sessions.

Most patients find it comfortable. Many relax or even doze during sessions.

Herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and spinal stenosis, once an evaluation confirms decompression fits your case.

Yes. The same FDA-cleared DRX9000 approach can be set up to target the cervical (neck) spine instead of the low back. Whether it is appropriate for your neck is decided by an evaluation, and results vary. See our post on cervical decompression.

You stay fully clothed with a support harness around the pelvis and torso while the table runs slow, gentle traction cycles. Most people describe a comfortable, rhythmic stretch and relax through the session, which runs about 30 minutes. More in our post on lumbar decompression.

There are different devices that may get lumped together as shockwave therapy (ESWT). At PMHC we use an acoustic wave therapy device (Storz Medical D-Actor) that uses sound waves, not electrical shock, to increase local circulation and recovery. Short, non-invasive sessions; results vary.

No. Shockwave delivers higher-energy acoustic pulses with a different mechanism and does not heat the tissues. Ultrasound therapy provides penetrating heat to reach deeper tissues.

Some patients feel brief discomfort over the treatment area during the session. It's short, and intensity can be adjusted.

Typically a short series of 4-6 sessions, with improvements building over two to four weeks. Your plan is set after evaluation.

Chronic tendon and soft-tissue conditions. Plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies, and persistent muscle pain are the most common.

Platelet-rich plasma: a sample of your own blood is concentrated and injected at the injury site to support your body's tissue-repair process.

Steroids suppress inflammation for short-term relief. PRP uses components from your own blood and works by a different mechanism, and is not a steroid.

Often one to four, depending on the area treated and how you respond. We'll set expectations at your evaluation.

Usually not, but you can always use your FSA or HSA card. Call 813-978-0020 for self-pay details before you book.

Joint pain, tendon injuries, and chronic soft-tissue conditions are the most common applications.

There can be brief injection-site discomfort and short-lived soreness afterward. Most patients tolerate it well.

Therapeutic massage targets specific injuries and restrictions as part of a treatment plan; relaxation massage is general wellness. Ours is clinical, and it works alongside your chiropractic care.

It follows your care plan, often weekly at first, then tapering as the tissue improves.

Yes, soft-tissue work is commonly paired with chiropractic care after a crash.

Sanexas is a non-surgical, drug-free, in-office therapy that delivers electroanalgesia, low-level electrical signals through pads on the skin. It is offered to help manage chronic nerve-related pain symptoms. It is not FDA-approved to treat or reverse neuropathy; results vary.

Most people find it comfortable, a mild tingling or pulsing over the treated area. Settings are adjusted to keep you at ease, and you can return to your day afterward.

It is usually done as a series rather than a single visit. Your plan is set after an evaluation and adjusted as you respond, and any change tends to build gradually. Results vary.

No. Sanexas does not repair or reverse nerve damage. It is a supportive option that may help some people manage nerve-related pain symptoms, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care.

No. Using acoustic wave therapy for erectile dysfunction is investigational and not FDA-approved. It is offered as a discreet, in-office option after a provider evaluation, with no guarantees and results that vary.

Most men feel only a light tapping sensation, and settings can be adjusted for comfort. There are no needles and no medication, so there is nothing to recover from and you can return to your day right away.

It is typically done as a short series rather than a single visit. Your plan is discussed after an evaluation, and any response tends to build gradually. Results vary.

Yes. Erectile dysfunction can have underlying medical causes, so a provider evaluation comes first. We discuss whether the therapy is a reasonable option for you and what the alternatives are. It is not a substitute for professional medical care.