Once in a while I will do something that will cause me some back pain and I will visit a chiropractor for relief. I have done this about once every year or two as the need arises since the mid 1980's.\r
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I normally paid cash for my visits since I didn't have health insurance and the adjustments normally ran me $25.00 to $50.00.\r
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Recently the chiropractor that I had been using for several years moved away and I needed an adjustment. I looked in the phone book and decided on Ostir Chiropractic.\r
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I made an appointment and went in to Ostir for a simple adjustment. I ended up leaving after they ""required"" X-rays and put me through several treatments (adjustment, lumbar table, exercise machine, electro shock pads). They never discussed what anything was going to cost up front - they just performed the services. \r
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All I can say is ""Ouch!"", was I surprised when I got the bill for $392.00. \r
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I can't complain about their treatment itself but they never explained what anything would cost and they did much more than the simple adjustment that I went in there for. I think that they have a good staff and they offer good treatment but you had better make sure that you know what things are going to cost or else you will be in the same situation that I am.\r
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I actually go to court 01/10/2008 in Joliet at the Will County Circuit Court (Will County Case 07 SC 10241) at 9:00am against their corporate lawyer to dispute their charges and their unethical business practices.\r
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Based upon my experience, I wouldn't recommend them from a moral standpoint.\r
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Everyone talks about the out of contral cost of healthcare and here is a perfect expample of why it is occurring. These people want to bill you as much as they can and you have to stand up and say no.
Pros: Nice facility, knowledgable staff
Cons: Push unnecessary services onto clients to increase billables
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