Your 1st Visit

The 1st visit consists of three critical steps. These include:
• History and Examination
• Postural Analysis
• Spinal X-rays

In our office we always begin with a thorough History and examination of all new patient’s. Some people come to us expecting to just walk in, lay down and get “cracked”. That absolutely does not happen in our office. The purpose of the examination is to determine if Chiropractic care will benefit your case and ultimately if it will be safe for you to undergo Chiropractic care. In our initial exam we will evaluate your range of motion, palpate muscles and joints, evaluate muscle strength and reflexes, and perform orthopedic tests to determine what tissues are involved. Following that we will evaluate your posture thoroughly.

The postural analysis evaluates the relationship of the skull, shoulders, ribcage, pelvis, knees, and feet. We will determine what your precise posture is and how to correct it. Abnormal posture is always associated with an abnormal spine, and creates damaging forces on muscles, ligaments, bones, and nerves. Returning your posture to normal prevents early joint decay, and can help to maximize healing.

Many patients wonder why we take spinal x-rays. Spinal x-rays allow us to evaluate the condition of your spine. X-rays allow us to see things that would otherwise be hidden, such as bone spurs or degenerating discs. This powerful tool enables us to make a specific diagnosis of your condition, and helps us determine the exact treatment that is best for you.

After your 1st visit, the doctor will need time to evaluate the results of your history and examination, your postural analysis, and your spinal x-rays. So you will be scheduled for 2 subsequent visits following your first day. The 2nd visit will be a report of findings and initial adjustment, followed by a third visit to see how your first adjustment went and to give you our best recommendations for your care and the specifics that go along with these recommendations.
This process ultimately allows everyone to get all the necessary information to determine the best course of care.