A guide to your first Chiropractic appointment
Your first visit to the chiropractor will involve a patient history and thorough physical evaluation to diagnose any issues with your spine, muscles, or other areas of your body that may affect your overall health.
1) Patient History
In preparation for the chiropractic consultation, the patient will be asked to complete the New Patient health history, which provides background information about your medical history, current symptoms, and lifestyle.
The Chiropractor will then go through the form and discuss the details of your case, the issues you are experiencing,
Typical questions include:
The Chiropractor will then go through the form and discuss the details of your case, the issues you are experiencing,
Typical questions include:
- Where is the pain located?
- When and how did the pain start?
- Describe the pain - is it sharp, dull, burning etc?
- What activities make it better or worse?
2) Chiropractic Exam
Once the details have been discussed and we have a clear picture and history. We move onto the Chiropractic exam, which involves a thorough physical evaluation to diagnose any issues with your spine, muscles, and other areas of your body that may affect your overall health.
A thorough Chiropractic exam includes general tests, such as blood pressure
A thorough chiropractic exam includes general tests, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and reflexes. Specific orthopedic and neurological tests may also be used to assess the:
After the initial evaluation, the chiropractor may order x-rays or other diagnostic tests to assess the severity of any problems.
A thorough Chiropractic exam includes general tests, such as blood pressure
- Range of motion
A thorough chiropractic exam includes general tests, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and reflexes. Specific orthopedic and neurological tests may also be used to assess the:
- Range of motion of the affected body part(s)
- Muscle tone
- Muscle strength
- Neurological integrity
After the initial evaluation, the chiropractor may order x-rays or other diagnostic tests to assess the severity of any problems.
3) Adjustment
Once your issues are identified, the chiropractor will explain any treatment options and what to expect with each one. This includes manual manipulations with their hands, as well as gentle stretching and exercises. Depending on how severe the spinal misalignments and other issues are, other forms of treatment, such as massage, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation may also be used
It is important to remember that your first visit to the chiropractor is the most important. The chiropractor wants to get a complete picture of your health and discuss any past issues or treatments that may have been unsuccessful. This allows the chiropractor to create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
At the end of the visit, it is important to ask any questions you may have and make sure you understand the treatment plan before beginning. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to discuss these with the chiropractor. It is their job to make sure you are comfortable and confident with the treatment plan before beginning.
Before the visit, it is helpful to make a list of any issues or symptoms you have been experiencing. This will help the chiropractor in understanding the cause of your discomfort and designing a treatment plan that works best for you. Ultimately, the chiropractor’s goal is to help get your body functioning optimally and to reduce or remove any pain or discomfort you have been experiencing.
It is important to remember that your first visit to the chiropractor is the most important. The chiropractor wants to get a complete picture of your health and discuss any past issues or treatments that may have been unsuccessful. This allows the chiropractor to create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
At the end of the visit, it is important to ask any questions you may have and make sure you understand the treatment plan before beginning. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to discuss these with the chiropractor. It is their job to make sure you are comfortable and confident with the treatment plan before beginning.
Before the visit, it is helpful to make a list of any issues or symptoms you have been experiencing. This will help the chiropractor in understanding the cause of your discomfort and designing a treatment plan that works best for you. Ultimately, the chiropractor’s goal is to help get your body functioning optimally and to reduce or remove any pain or discomfort you have been experiencing.