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What Can I Expect During My First Visit to a Chiropractor?
While each visit will vary depending on the types of health issues the patient brings to their first day, generally you can expect to complete a full medical history questionnaire and "new patient" paperwork. It is requested that the patient arrives 15 minutes prior to the appointment time in order to ensure time required for filling out paper work and varyifing insurance doesn't interfere with time required for your exam.
You will then consult with the doctor. This consultation is your opportunity to express your health concerns and expectations, and to ask any questions you may have pertaining to the matter. It is also for the Chiropractor to express his role in your health care and discuss your health prognosis. In some instances additional time may be required to review any X-rays that are taken, and a diagnosis and prognosis will be delivered on the following day.
A physical exam will be performed which may include orthopedic testing, reflex assessments, muscle testing, and a specific Chiropractic evaluation. In some cases x-rays may be necessary to determine an exact diagnosis. X-rays will be done at our office. Your Chiropractor will go over the results of the exam and x-rays with you then on the following visit. Then, depending on your situation, the doctor may give you an adjustment and/or begin physical therapy, if needed. Adjustments shouldn't be painful, although you may feel some discomfort until the pressure in the joint is relieved. Depending on your condition, your Chiropractor may schedule a series of visits for care.
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