What You Can Expect on Your First Visit

Upon entering our facility, you will be asked to fill out several forms which will include general data - name, address, date of birth, etc.- and both a description of your symptoms and a history as to how the symptoms began. If you need any assistance we will be glad to help you.
TIME: Dependent on how long it takes you to fill out the forms

A doctor or a staff member will do a consultation with you, specifically asking you detailed questions regarding your condition and its origin as well as asking questions about your past medical history.
TIME: 5 - 15 minutes

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A doctor will conduct a physical examination to determine in his opinion whether chiropractic care will help your symptoms. The physical examination may include vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration) as well as a urinalysis and blood workup if warranted. Muscle testing, range of motion testing, orthopedic testing, as well as nerve testing may all be done. Spinal palpation will be performed to locate areas of muscle spasm, tenderness, pain and/or swelling. Another purpose of the physical examination is to determine whether x-rays are warranted.
TIME: 10 - 20 minutes

If x-rays are recommended, a staff member will review those charges with you. X-rays are taken at our facility. If x-rays are not recommended, a staff member will review your charges with you and answer any questions regarding your insurance and our payment policy. Patients are not x-rayed if their condition does not warrant radiographs, or if they have current films which can be reviewed by the doctor. Should current films exist of the area or areas you are seeing us for YOU NEED TO OBTAIN those films and bring them with you on your first visit. If you have any medical records related to your symptoms please bring those with you as well. There is no charge to review previously taken x-rays or records.

After your exam and x-rays if taken the doctor will review his diagnosis with you as well as his proposed treatment and any risk factors so you can may an informed decision regarding your care.

A review of your employment responsibilities will be performed with appropriate recommendations. Should recreational pursuits (ex., golf, tennis, bowling, etc.) be applicable, additional comments and suggestions will be covered.

Often as your condition improves, a home exercise program will be given to facilitate your recovery. You are actually stronger the looser you are, that is the reason a drunk driver seldom gets injured or the reason why a child can fall and not break something while an adult often suffers an injury when taking the same type/kind of fall. All other activities including: weight lifting / jogging / running / cycling / jazzercise / aerobics / swimming / stair stepping, etc. are great in improving ones cardio-vascular tone and performance but do nothing in improving ones flexibility and structural strength.  Yoga and properly performed stretching exercises will help us accomplish our goal of strengthening you thru increased flexibility and range of motion.
Time: 15 – 20 minutes