Patients who are new to our practice often have questions. Below are some of the more common ones, if you have more please feel free to call us.
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective form of treatment for many neuromusculoskeletal conditions (nerve, muscle, soft tissue, and joint problems). Some of the common ones we see include back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc herniations, headaches, and degenerative arthritis. Treatment in this practice is most often a carefully selected combination of skilled manual therapy, spinal adjustment, soft tissue treatment (therapeutic massage), therapeutic exercise, and self-care advice.
The initial visit typically lasts between 30-45 minutes. This visit varies, based on the nature of your condition, concerns, health history, and your current goals. In short, your initial visit, as well as all future care, will be individualized to address your specific needs.
We will take your case history, perform a thorough exam and functional assessment, and will then explain your diagnosis and treatment options.
When conservative care is appropriate for your condition your care will be explained to you so you remain comfortable and informed. Should chiropractic care not be appropriate for your condition you will be referred to another health care professional to get the care you need. In some situations, it is appropriate to co-manage your condition with your other health care providers, we are happy to be part of a care team as well.
So we can best understand your condition, goals, and health history, intake forms will need to be filled out prior to your evaluation. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill them out in the office or download and complete the documents prior to your visit.
For those who want to better understand what a first visit to the chiropractor is like, check out this video created by the American Chiropractic Association.