Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Your McGill Method Assessment will last around 2 hours. It begins with an in-depth conversation about your back pain history, followed by various posture and movement tests to examine the different parts of your back. This is a thorough process which will allow Dr. Wilbrink to pinpoint exactly what’s causing your back pain – something other approaches often overlook.
After that, your follow-up visits are shorter – usually 30-60 minutes – depending on what is needed to help you see the best results.
After that, your follow-up visits are shorter – usually 30-60 minutes – depending on what is needed to help you see the best results.
The initial McGill Method Assessment costs $550. This includes the initial 2-hour session with Dr. Wilbrink, as well as your first follow-up visit and a comprehensive written report outlining a personalized plan to help you overcome your low back pain.
After that, follow-up visits range from $75 to $150, depending on what you need in order to see progress.
After that, follow-up visits range from $75 to $150, depending on what you need in order to see progress.
Since Dr. Wilbrink is a licensed chiropractor, your McGill Method treatment is covered under the chiropractic benefits of your Extended Health Benefit insurance plan. Coverage details - like how much and what's included - depend on your specific policy, so you'll want to check with your insurance provider for details. We do not directly bill insurance companies on your behalf, but we will provide you with a statement you can submit for reimbursement.
The number of visits you’ll need depends on a few things: what’s going on with your back, what you're aiming to achieve, and how well you stick to your personalized plan. Most people start noticing a difference after just 2 or 3 visits. Overall, the average number of visits needed is 6 visits, but it’s not one-size-fits-all – some need more, others less. It’s all about tailoring the number of visits you need to get you where you want to be.
You’re welcome to bring someone along to your appointments – it’s actually a great idea! There’s a lot to take in, like new strategies for what to do (or avoid) with your back, and having a second set of ears can help you keep track of it all. That said, it’s totally up to you. Dr. Wilbrink will give you a comprehensive written report to refer back to, and you can always reach out with questions if anything’s unclear later on.
If you have any imaging studies (like x-rays or MRIs), Dr. Wilbrink would like to have a look at them. He prefers seeing the actual images, not just the reports. You can easily share them with him online through PocketHealth or ConnectMyHealth.
If you don’t have any imaging yet, don’t worry about it. We’ll figure out if you need some after your initial assessment. If Dr. Wilbrink thinks they’d be useful at that point, we can arrange for them then.
If you don’t have any imaging yet, don’t worry about it. We’ll figure out if you need some after your initial assessment. If Dr. Wilbrink thinks they’d be useful at that point, we can arrange for them then.
For your appointments, wear something comfy that you can move in - like what you’d pick for light exercise. Stretchy or loose clothing works best.
