Your First Visit
Got a few minutes? This
4-minute video supplies helpful answers to some of the most frequently asked new
practice member questions.
By knowing what’s
going to happen in advance, you can relax, participate and enjoy your first
visits with us. We often hear from our newest practice members that this brief
orientation virtually eliminated any trace of apprehension.
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Patient Forms
We will request that you
complete our patient forms located in the
New Patients page. This paperwork provides us with your health
history and information on your condition..
Consultation
Next, you will have
a consultation with the doctor to discuss your health-related problems,
concerns, and potential treatment
options.
This initial visit is designed for the doctor to learn more
about you, your condition, and expectations to
determine how chiropractic care
can meet your goals.
Examination
After your consultation, the
doctor will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your
reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic,
postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However,
nothing will be done without your consent.
X-Ray Studies
Depending on
your specific condition, the doctor may recommend an X-rays as well.
X-rays help us develop the most
effective treatment
plan for you, and alert us of any serious spinal
conditions. Most people are amazed once they
see their X-rays up close. In some cases,
they can even identify their
misalignments and degeneration
themselves.
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Report of Findings
Once the information is
collected and examinations are performed, the doctor will give you
a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
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How can you help me?
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How often do I need to come
in?
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What will my
treatment cost?
After reviewing your health
history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays (if
recommended), the doctor will discuss recommendations and notify you if
your condition requires care with other providers. Chiro 1 Express will provide the best treatment and wellness
program for your needs.
Treatment
At the
conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to
experience your first treatment. This may include spinal
adjustments,
physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage.
Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns
about the different styles of
treatment anytime.
Wellness Program
Prior to leaving, the doctor
will suggest a wellness program to incorporate outside of treatment.
If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include:
ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to
avoid, and at home exercises and/or stretches. If you desire, our
wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and
routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, therefore everyone
requires a customized wellness plan. The purpose of our wellness
program is for you to achieve good spinal alignment, have a healthy
diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.
