What to Expect

First Visit: (30-45 minutes)

For most patients, chiropractic is a new experience.  We understand, we are patients as well.  It is our intent to make you feel comfortable and right at home, so we can concentrate on the real purpose you are here –TO GET WELL.

The intent of our first visit is to learn more about you by familiarizing ourselves with your case history.  It is our goal to identify the “true” cause of your problem.  We will provide you with a thorough case history form, and discuss the specifics of your case history findings during our initial consultation.

If we believe that chiropractic may be of some benefit to you, we will continue on with a detailed examination, which includes a complete orthopedic and neurological evaluation.  Based on you specific findings and case history, we may recommend x-rays to help us further identify areas of concern.  Because every neck and back is not the same, x-rays tend to be an effective blueprint to help us succeed. Rest assured; our main objective is obtaining accurate information and details to enhance our effectiveness in this office.

Second Visit: (30-45 minutes)

Your second visit consists of a Report of Findings (ROF), in which, we take the time to explain our findings derived from our exam and x-ray analysis.  Again, if we don’t believe we can help you, we will advise and recommend other treatment options. Rather than attending a lengthy class or lecture to introduce you to chiropractic, we provide you with a concise 4 minute video that will explain many of the details. The goal of this visit is to provide you with insight and understanding to the road ahead.  We will attempt to provide answers to frequently and commonly asked questions, and to remove any doubts or apprehension you may have regarding your care and treatment. 

In addition, we will lay out a specific care plan which has been known to be effective and has worked rather well for our patients. Each patient is truly unique and requires a customized care plan to achieve desired results. We believe that effective communication at this stage is essential to achieving lasting results and success in our office.

Regular Visits: (5-10 minutes/Adjustment Only) (20-25 minutes/Adjustment + Therapy)

A typical office visit is part of a detailed treatment plan designed to be as efficient as possible.  In the beginning, we must use frequency patterns and repetition to re-train proper and healthy spinal positions and bio-mechanics.  Once this learning is achieved, we can effectively reduce the frequency patterns while maintaining the benefits.  It’s that simple. Chiropractic is no different than following a successful diet or exercise routine.  Learning and re-training must be re-taught, anything less is a recipe for failure.

The goal of our adjustments is to stimulate and enhance the healing process within the body, in essence, reducing the stress levels in certain areas.  We may also use a myriad of techniques and therapies, such as heat/ice, electric muscle stimulation, and soft tissue techniques, to assist our adjustments and obtain the best results. 

We believe an informed and knowledgeable patient makes good choices, thereby increasing their probability of success.  The road to wellness lies within, choose wisely and start living a better life.