What To Expect

What To Expect For New Patients

0.1 Consultations

A complete health history is the first step for the chiropractic patient. Old injuries, chronic problems and the patient’s present symptoms are documented for the doctor to study. Staff are always available to assist the patients with any needs.

0.2 Health History

The next step for a new chiropractic patient is filling out a complete health history form. Old injuries, chronic problems, and the patient’s present symptoms are recorded on the form for study. All members of the staff are always available for a complete and thorough discussion with the patient.

0.3 Examination

You will receive a thorough orthopedic, neurologic, physical, and chiropractic examination. Checking the spinal range of motion is a regular physical exam. Subluxations are determined by careful analysis of the x-rays, palpation of the spine’s soft tissue, range of motion studies, and instrument tests.

0.4 X-Rays

Chiropractic examination includes full-length x-rays of the spine, an essential chiropractic innovation. These standing x-rays show the spine in its natural weight-bearing state.

0.5 Explanation

After the doctor has studied the health history and x-rays, he meets again with the patient to explain the exam results and the recommended course of chiropractic care. A complete information panel is available along with other instructional aids so that any questions the patient may have can be answered. The doctor will also explain the spine and subluxations.

0.6 Chiropractor Treatment

The adjustment or correction of a subluxation is the means of care produced by the chiropractor. The first adjustment is to restore the vertebrae to their natural position. The soft tissues, the muscles, and ligaments are stretched when the vertebra is in an unnatural position, so these tissues must have time to rehabilitate. Usually, proper muscle tone, ligament positions, and the shape of the vertebrae will keep the vertebrae functioning normally.

0.7 Gentle Care

The chiropractor can be called on to care for patients of all ages. Children are the easiest to help, for their spinal problems are not long-standing, and they respond quickly. However, there is no age limit on those who might benefit from chiropractic care, and many patients come with long-standing problems that other healing avenues have been unable to help. In many cases like these, patients find relief at last through chiropractic treatment. This is due to treatment of the cause of the problem rather than treatment of the symptoms.