Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about chiropractic care or what to expect when seeing Dr. Lynna Lies? Here you'll find answers to common questions about Dr. Lies, her approach to chiropractic care, the conditions she works with, and what you can expect as a patient in her Albuquerque practice.
Where did Dr. Lynna Lies go to Chiropractic School
Dr. Lynna Lies graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in San Jose, California, where she received the Clinical Excellence Award. Before attending chiropractic school, she spent nearly 10 years working as a physical therapist assistant, a background that continues to influence her approach to chiropractic care today.
How long has Dr. Lynna Lies been a chiropractor?
Dr. Lynna Lies has been practicing chiropractic since 2008. Before becoming a chiropractor, she spent nearly 10 years working as a physical therapist assistant. Her experience in both chiropractic and physical rehabilitation influences the individualized approach she uses with patients today.
What makes Dr. Lynna Lies approach to chiropractic different?
Dr. Lies believes chiropractic care should be individualized to the person in front of her. She does not use the same adjustment or predetermined treatment plan for every patient. Care is adapted based on your history, examination findings, comfort, goals, and how your body responds.
Her background in physical rehabilitation also influences her approach. Depending on your needs, care may include chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, movement strategies, soft tissue techniques, and patient education.
What conditions does Dr. Lynna Lies commonly work with?
Dr. Lies works with people experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, and sports or activity-related injuries. She also has additional training and experience in pregnancy and postpartum care, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility, dysautonomia, concussion-related conditions, and injuries related to motor vehicle collisions.
If you're unsure whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for what you're experiencing, you can schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns.
Does Dr. Lynna Lies work with patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility?
Yes. Dr. Lies has experience working with people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobility, and related musculoskeletal concerns. She understands that people with hypermobility may respond differently to chiropractic care, so treatment is adapted to the individual rather than using the same adjustment or technique for every patient.
Depending on your needs, care may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, instrument adjusting techniques, muscle energy techniques, rehabilitation exercises, movement strategies, soft tissue techniques, and patient education, with an emphasis on improving stability and function.
Does Dr. Lynna Lies provide chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Yes. Dr. Lies is Webster Certified and provides individualized chiropractic care during pregnancy and postpartum. Care is adapted as your body changes throughout pregnancy and may help with common musculoskeletal concerns such as back pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatica.
Treatment is adjusted to your needs, comfort, and goals, and may include gentle chiropractic techniques, movement strategies, and rehabilitation exercises when appropriate.
What chiropractic techinques does Dr. Lynna Lies use?
Dr. Lies uses a variety of chiropractic techniques and adapts the technique to each patient's needs, preferences, and comfort level. Techniques may include Diversified, Activator/instrument-assisted adjusting, drop techniques, Graston, Webster, and the Palmer Package.
There is no one-size-fits-all adjustment. The technique used may change based on what you're experiencing, how your body responds, and what is most appropriate for you.
What should I expect at my first chiropractic visit with Dr. Lynna Lies
Your first visit begins with a detailed conversation about your current concerns, health history, what you've already tried, and what you hope to accomplish with care. Dr. Lies will then perform an examination that may include movement, orthopedic, neurological, and other appropriate testing based on your individual concerns.
If there are no findings that indicate chiropractic care should be postponed or that further evaluation is needed, treatment may begin at your first visit. Dr. Lies will also discuss her findings with you and explain the recommended approach to care.
Do I need X-rays before seeing Dr. Lynna Lies?
Not necessarily. X-rays are not routinely required for every patient before beginning chiropractic care. Dr. Lies will first review your health history and perform an examination to determine whether imaging may be appropriate.
If your history or examination indicates that imaging or additional evaluation is needed before treatment, Dr. Lies will discuss that with you and help determine the appropriate next step.
Does Dr. Lynna Lies see Medicare patients?
Yes. Dr. Lies is enrolled with Medicare as a non-participating provider. Medicare has specific coverage and billing requirements for chiropractic services, and not all services provided by a chiropractor are covered by Medicare.
Because individual costs and coverage can vary, our patient advocate can explain the current billing process and answer questions about what you may be responsible for before scheduling care.
Where is Dr. Lynna Lies located in Albuquerque?
Dr. Lynna Lies provides chiropractic care in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights at 7520 Montgomery Blvd NE, Building E-9, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Her practice is located within Southwest Brain Performance Centers.
How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Lynna Lies
To get started, you can schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns and determine whether chiropractic care with Dr. Lies may be a good fit for you. New patient appointments are scheduled through our patient advocate, who can also answer questions about scheduling, costs, and what to expect before your first visit.