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
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, we will send you to a local facility to have
those taken. 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 ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN
those films and bring them with you on your first visit. If you can’t bring them we will request those
films. 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.
Properly performed stretching exercises will help us accomplish our goal of strengthening you
thru increased flexibility and range of motion.
Time: 15 – 20 minutes