How Veterans in Northwest Florida VA-Covered Chiropractic Care
Meta The VA continues to expand chiropractic care for veterans. Read this article to learn why chiropractic care is vital for veterans and how to get started.
If you’re a veteran who lives in Northwest Florida including Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Midway, Mary Esther you may qualify for free chiropractic care as part of your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
Read on to learn about:
How A Chiropractor Can Help Veterans
How Veterans Are Eligible for Free Chiropractic Care
The Growing Demand for Chiropractic Care for Veterans
Common Conditions Veterans Suffer From That Can Be Treated With Chiropractic Care
How A Chiropractor Can Help Veterans
Dr. Llaird Likens works with the VA to provide veterans with chronic pain and reduced mobility with chiropractic adjustments, pain management, acupuncture and other treatments as part of his work as a VA Community Care Network Provider.
Dr. Likens provides chiropractic adjustments to veterans suffering from common service-connected conditions like back and neck pain coupled with spinal issues as well as headaches, migraines, knee pain and PTSD.
He is dedicated to ensuring our Northwest Florida veterans receive quality and timely care in order to avoid surgery and pain medication, reduce pain and get their pain-free life back.
How Veterans Are Eligible for Free Chiropractic Care
As a veteran, you may qualify to receive chiropractic adjustments and other alternative treatments through the Community Care program. Chiropractic care is covered under the standard medical benefits package which is generally available to all enrolled veterans.
The Growing Demand for Chiropractic Care for Veterans
The VA began authorizing chiropractic care in 1999 in response to demand from veterans and their health care providers. The demand was in large part due to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among veterans, particularly documented in their service-connected disabilities.
Common Conditions Veterans Suffer From That Can Be Treated With Chiropractic Care
In fact, according to the VA, Musculoskeletal conditions are the number one reason veterans seek treatment at VA. These conditions affect the body’s movement and mobility while often causing chronic pain.
For veterans, these conditions may have been caused by an accident, overuse, repetitive motions and carrying heavy gear. The VA knows it is important to get treatment for Musculoskeletal conditions because they can cause long-term chronic pain if not treated.
Conditions and disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system and our veteran community include back pain, muscle spasms, tendinitis. Fortunately, Dr. Llaird Likens is highly experienced with treating these conditions.
The best way to get started is to reach out to your VA Primary Care Physician (PCP) and ask for a consult. If you have questions, you can call our office and we will assist you. Dr. Liken has been treating veterans Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Midway and Mary Esther for 18 years.