Chiropractic Treatment Costs

When to See a Chiropractor

While chiropractors focus on aligning the spine to improve pain and function, the benefits extend well beyond treating neck pain and back pain. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat problems with your musculoskeletal and nervous systems and can create a treatment plan that also includes complementary treatments to help get you feeling and moving better.

If you’re looking for non-invasive pain relief, here are common types of treatments that may be used when you visit a chiropractor:

• Spinal alignment. A chiropractor can use various spinal adjustments and techniques to reduce strain on the neck and back, which can relieve pain and improve function. This can include manual spinal adjustment, spinal decompression or spinal mobilization.
• Tissue and muscle therapy. Some common therapeutic techniques used to help with pain reduction, improve range of motion and increase circulation include massage therapy, the Graston Technique and cupping therapy.
• Alternative/holistic therapies. These types of treatments, based upon both ancient and traditional therapies to help improve pain and well-being, include acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy and sometimes craniosacral therapy.
• Specialized therapies and stimulation. Intended to penetrate the muscles and stimulate the nerves to improve blood flow and relieve pain, some common specialized options include dry needling, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and magnetic therapy.

Cost of a Chiropractic Visit

The national average cost* of a chiropractic consultation is $152, but the cost can range from $121 to $281. Depending on your insurance coverage, some or all of this may be paid out of pocket.¹

Your first visit with a chiropractor is often more expensive than follow-up visits because it typically involves a detailed discussion about your health concerns and medical history and determining diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The cost can vary depending on whether it's done in a clinic or a private practice, how comprehensive the evaluation is and whether the chiropractor does an initial treatment.¹ The average cost* of a subsequent chiropractic exam is $76 but can range from $60 to $140 depending on whether additional tests or imaging are performed.¹

Cost of a chiropractic visit by state/district

Here are the average costs* of a chiropractic consultation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.¹

State/District	Average cost
Alabama	$129
Alaska	$185
Arizona	$152
Arkansas	$131
California	$189
Colorado	$152
Connecticut	$156
Delaware	$150
District of Columbia	$207
Florida	$151
Georgia	$136
Hawaii	$247
Idaho	$153
Illinois	$153
Indiana	$135
Iowa	$132
Kansas	$130
Kentucky	$140
Louisiana	$141
Maine	$153
Maryland	$177
Massachusetts	$172
Michigan	$138
Minnesota	$143
Mississippi	$134
Missouri	$134
Montana	$148
Nebraska	$135
Nevada	$150
New Hampshire	$157
New Jersey	$171
New Mexico	$135
New York	$162
North Carolina	$139
North Dakota	$138
Ohio	$140
Oklahoma	$129
Oregon	$161
Pennsylvania	$147
Rhode Island	$161
South Carolina	$142
South Dakota	$135
Tennessee	$136
Texas	$138
Utah	$149
Vermont	$163
Virginia	$146
Washington	$163
West Virginia	$134
Wisconsin	$141
Wyoming	$139

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Spinal Alignment Costs

Proper spinal alignment helps reduce strain on the neck and back and can relieve pain. There are several types of spinal alignments used by chiropractors to treat different types of pain and improve mobility and function.

The cost can vary depending on the type of spinal adjustment or technique used and the number of sessions needed.¹

Spinal alignment costs by type

Here's a look at the average costs* of spinal adjustments by type.¹

Tissue and Muscle Therapy Costs

If your chiropractor feels you will benefit from tissue and muscle therapy, which can include different types of massage, cupping and taping, how much it will cost you depends on the type of therapy used and the number of sessions needed.¹

Tissue and muscle therapy costs by type

Below are the average costs* of tissue and muscle therapy by type.¹

Alternative/Holistic Therapies Costs

Alternative and holistic therapies can be complementary treatments to those mentioned above. This can include acupuncture, reflexology or craniosacral therapy. Each of these complementary therapies aims to relieve pain and promote well-being. The cost of alternative and holistic therapies varies depending on the specific type of therapy and the number of sessions needed based on your condition and symptoms.¹

Alternative/holistic therapies costs by type

Here are the average costs* of various alternative/holistic therapies.¹

Alternative/holistic therapy type	Average cost
Acupuncture
Auricular (ear) acupuncture	$66
Electroacupuncture	$126
Medical acupuncture	$150
Traditional acupuncture	$76
Aromatherapy massage	$85
Craniosacral therapy	$100
Reflexology
Ear reflexology (auriculotherapy)	$71
Foot reflexology	$51
Hand reflexology	$60
Zone reflexology	$71

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Specialized Therapies and Stimulation Costs

Specialized therapies can target muscles and stimulate nerves to promote better blood flow and pain relief. Common techniques can include dry needling, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and magnetic therapy.

Your exact cost will vary depending on the type of treatment used, the number of sessions and your insurance coverage.¹

Specialized therapies and stimulation costs by type

Below are the average costs* of specialized therapies and stimulation.¹

Therapies and stimulation type	Average cost
Dry needling
Deep dry needling	$80
Electrical stimulation dry needling	$100
Superficial dry needling	$51
Trigger point dry needling	$61
Electrical stimulation
Functional electrical stimulation (FES)	$126
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)	$76
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)	$40
Hydrotherapy
Aquatic therapy	$81
Coldwater (Cryotherapy)	$50
Contrast	$50
Interferential current therapy (IFC)	$71
Iontophoresis	$101
Magnetic therapy	$76

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