The Joint ...the Chiropractic Place

This place is very picky on who they see.
They are disrespectful to people who have had surgeries and prior chiropractic care so if you are really sick., find somewhere else. They want permanent patients without the fuss of liability, paperwork. So if you are healthy and have great posture, this is the place for you.
The old fashioned chiropractor who will need to see you every day for the rest of your life after the introductory offer

I first went here because of the flexible office hours but have returned several times due to the skill, knowledge and friendliness of the chiropractor. I have extensive experience with chiropractic care and would recommend this practice to anyone needing preventative or acute care.

The Joint is great if you need an adjustment on a flexible schedule. They take walk-​ins, which is what drew me to them in the first place. Most of the time I leave feeling completely satisfied, although my level of satisfaction does vary depending on which Doctor is on duty.
Staff are unfailingly polite and pleasant, and Dr. S doesn’t just give you an adjustment but if you’ve been in pain he will also give you homework to help minimize it.
Pricing is very reasonable and comparable to other chiropractors in the area. They have subscription plans but I haven’t been tempted yet. They also take most insurance wellness cards which is very convenient.

I absolutely love them, I worked for a chiropractor for 5 years and searched all over Buffalo for a great one. Super happy with the prices, service and experience.

I am reviewing this from a lens that I value over health and wellness. I do workout, do martial arts, meditate, stretch and study all that mind body stuff. It takes work to balance your body.
Who this place is for:
Someone who understands that chiropractic like all alternative modes of healing are used as a tool. You’re okay with cracking noises, okay with someone placing their whole body on your body and you’re okay with paying upfront.
ALSO, they don’t deal with insurance companies, which is better in my world. Also, you don’t care being in the same room with another client and you won’t get the same doctor depending on what time you go. [Understanding that the views of how adjustment work have changed over time. This is my observation. Like all things there will be different schools of thought on chiropractic care. They don’t do the heat warmers or massage machines. If you like that stuff, don’t go here.]
How you can truly benefit and get more bang for your buck:
You also have other modes of healing in place, like you workout, meditation, good diet. And you’ve gone online and educated yourself on what getting an adjustment is all about. (No excuses) It’s online.
Why this place works for me?
1. I use this service to compliment the other things I do. 2. Because of the price point (which is further down in the review) 3. It’s fast. Not much waiting. 15 – 20 mins start to finish visits. 4. It’s business model. This is a corporate model. Therefore, my info, signed paperwork etc is already in their system. So if I travel to other states, I just need go to thejoint (dot)com, find a location, scan my key card (which is so brilliant and simple), info pops up and walk right in. No appointment needed.
Other important points: You walk in and there’s a front desk. Scan your card and you are taken just around a wall divider and there are several chiropractic tables all in one room that are very close to each other. In my facility, there are three. I can go and lay on another table if the doctor is with someone else. And you don’t need to wear another gown. Just make sure you wear something loose fitting.
I’ve been using Chiropractic care for over a decade now. Back then depending on which insurance company I was using I was allotted a few visits a year. If I even remembered to use it. There is a long history to this industry. You will still find, here and there, a doctor whose father was a doctor and so forth. And you would go in the office, like the dentist, wait, then go into a room, change into a gown and they would let you lie on the table to relax. Depending on the practitioner and what you told them the problem area was, they would put a heating pad or attached a fancy massage machine for 10 – 15 min and then adjust you. This usually took about 45 min to an hour. The rate per hour (for this area) is around $ 50/​session.
Now, I use a company that doesn’t cover chiropractic and my insurance is way cheaper. However, FSA (flex spending accounts) allow for it unless that changes down the road. [Let’s hope this never happens.] They basically have two plans. Pay per session, which at the moment of this review is $ 29 or get on a pay ahead (no contract) plan. They auto charge (every 30 days) a flat $ 49. You can go a max of 4 visits. Therefore that’s $ 12.25/visit To cancel just write a letter at least 30 days before next auto pay.
Chiropractic care is one of the few western medical methods that I use (because I rarely need to go to a doctor) for preventative maintenance. Note I said preventative. I am a proactive type of person. I don’t wait till I am in pain. And pain is still subjective to the person. Or rather, if your daily routine is affected by pain then you’ve probably reacted to your body and feel forced to see a professional.
Depending on the time of day, if they aren’t too busy the doctor has time to chat and answer questions if you have any. I ask questions like, do you have any recommended stretches I can do or why did you adjust me like that? etc. If they use a big word I google it. (I learn more and get even more bang for my buck) Don’t expect them to be too chatty if they have people waiting. And don’t get offended if they don’t have much to say at all. Again, reread the section on «who this place is for»
If they forget to mention it, always after appt. drink extra water. Please Hydrate!
*Updated 12÷6÷2014
This place has become routine for me. I am in great shape and just keep growing. So just like exercising regularly I go here for maintenance. I feel guilty when I don’t go. LOL Thank you, to the amazing staff!
Décor: 4.5-stars (I am okay with the corporate look)
Price: 5.3-stars (do the math)
Room: 4-​stars
*(updated)Customer Service: 5.5-stars (I’ve been going for almost a year since my first review. Good people!)
Business model: 5-​stars (For the cool key tag! Duh, wish I thought of this! And it’s a lots of time saved compared to old model)
Overall: 4.8-Sta