Your First Visit

To begin your first visit, you will fill out a health questionnaire for the doctor to review. To save time, you may print out this form and fill it out prior to your visit by clicking here. Next, your chiropractor will conduct an exhaustive consultation and take a complete patient history to find out everything possible about your symptoms. If this investigation indicates you have a problem amenable to chiropractic care, you will continue on to a physical examination.

Dependent on the outcome of the examination, x-rays may be necessary. Further diagnostic procedures may be needed to insure a complete and accurate diagnosis. If this sounds pretty typical of what you might expect in any doctor's office, you're right!

Following review of the information collected, your chiropractor will provide you with a complete report of findings. The case history, examination and x-ray findings will be fully explained along with the diagnosis (what's wrong), prognosis (will you get better and how long will it take) and specific recommendations for care. If your condition requires additional or alternate care, referral may be necessary as no one can care for everything.

If chiropractic care will help your condition, you will be asked to sign a consent form indicating you have been informed about the proposed treatment and have given your consent to be treated. Then treatment will begin. Spinal manipulation, known as a chiropractic adjustment, is the primary form of treatment. Using various adjustive techniques, these adjustments correct vertebral subluxations and restore proper function

to the spine and all related structures. Other treatments may also be given, including physical therapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.

Additional measures may be recommended including exercises, rehabilitation services, and advice concerning changes in employment, activities and lifestyle. Treatment options for your condition will also be discussed during this time. Finally, you will be given a convenient appointment time for your follow-up visit. Generally speaking, patients are seen again within 1-2 days and are provided with a complete report of findings. If you are married, your spouse is always welcome to attend and ask questions.