Find the cause

The doctor will meet with you initially and perform a complimentary brief chiropractic evaluation to determine if you are a chiropractic canidate before any diagnostic test are performed.  If after the doctors initial evaluation he/she believes you have a subluxation limiting your health he/she will then determine which diagnostic test should be run.  The cost and explanation of the necessary test will be outlined before anything will be done.  There will be no surprises.

The test that may be recommend are:

1. Computerized spinal exam

2. X-rays

3. Structural and postural evaluation

4. Orthopedic and Neurological Test

5. Range of motion evaluation

Once the testing is complete your first visit will be finished.  You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings and during this time the doctor will be discussing with you if he/she believes chiropractic is right for you, exactly what is wrong, the length of time it is estimated to heal/stabilize your condition and the cost of the care. 

Laying the foundation

Chiropractic care is like building a house – certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and work correctly. When building a house, if you tried to put up your walls before you had a solid foundation, your walls would be weak and eventually collapse. If you tried to put on your roof before the walls were ready, you would run into the same problem. The same is true for your body. Your body has to go through a particular plan of care in order to repair itself correctly and fully. There are three general phases of chiropractic care . . .

Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our office, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care 4-8 times per month for 6-24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.