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WHAT TO EXPECT
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CONSULTATION
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On your first visit to our office, the doctor will sit down with you to
discuss your health concerns or problems. This information will help in
determining what course of examinations to take with your case.
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CHIROPRACTIC EXAM
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The doctor will perform the appropriate orthopedic, neurological and
chiropractic testing. Because your posture is a window to your spine,
a thorough postural analysis will be done as well as range of motion
testing. The doctor will check your spine for proper function and show
you areas of displacements or subluxations. The purpose of the examination
is to determine if your case can be accepted and care can be beneficial to you.
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X-RAY EVALUATION
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If necessary, X-rays can be taken and developed in our office. X-rays allow
us to fully understand your problem and enable us to explain the problem to
you more easily. These films help determine the health of your spine, alignment,
and degeneration. With this information the doctor will be able to determine
more exactly what is causing your problem and what it will take to correct it.
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REPORT OF FINDINGS
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During the report the Doctor will go over the findings from your examination
and testing and let you know if your case can be accepted for care. He will
thoroughly explain any X-rays and findings and take as much time as you need
to answer any questions or concerns. The doctor will let you know how long it
will take to correct your problem, how often he will need to see you and the cost
of the choice of care you chose. At this time your doctor will go over his best
recommendations with you.
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- Relief Care - the first phase of care focused on getting rid of the pain.
- Restoration / Corrective Care - phase where we continue care to further
correct your problem. During this phase, you should be pain free, but continuing
to work toward maximum spinal restoration / correction and improve your
body's function.
- Maintenance Care - is when the problem has been corrected and the
focus becomes maintaining results and further prevention. Maintenance
is different for everyone.
The type of care you decide to receive is up to you. The doctor's goal is to
provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for your
own personal health care.
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