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About your first visit... At Back to Health Chiropractic our examinations procedures are geared toward detection and correction of the "Vertebral Subluxation" (click on this link for more information on subluxations). The procedures our Doctors use are therefore specifically selected for your spine and nervous system health. There are a couple of things that you should expect when you have a first visit at our office. Our examination consists of a thorough spinal and nervous system exam which includes: 1. Palpation – Palpation essentially is checking your spine by hand. With this exam the doctor can feel areas of your spine that may be involved with subluxations problems. Spinal position, curvatures and muscle tone can also be examined as it relates to possible spinal subluxations. 2. Postural Examination – Abnormal posture can mean an abnormal spine and the presence of Vertebral Subluxation. Your posture is the window to the spine and careful examination of posture can reveal exactly how to correct the Subluxations present in your spine. 3. X-ray – In certain cases, X-ray is necessary to determine the severity of the damage that has been caused by Subluxation. The longer a spine has had Subluxation and abnormal posture, the more serious the degenerative changes and decay will be to the individual spinal vertebra (bones). 4. Orthopedic, Neurologic and Chiropractic Tests – When necessary, you will receive the most appropriate clinical tests required to properly diagnose your condition and determine if Subluxation is present. If necessary, referral to another healthcare physician may be necessary. We have set aside specific times for the visits that review your Report of Findings and Report of Doctor's Recommendations so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours. You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings following your initial visit. Our patients are pleased that we can review their findings and recommendations for treatment immediately following their first visit. Explanation of Terms: Report of Findings: Your Report of Findings is your most important visit and may take 30 to 60 minutes. It is at your Report of Findings that we cover every detail regarding the findings from your exam and x-ray/postural assessment. You will be informed as to whether we can accept your case and welcome you as a patient. If we cannot accept your case, you will be referred to the most appropriate healthcare provider. We have set aside specific times for these visits so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours. Our staff schedules your Report of Findings with you after your first visit. [ Return to Top ] Report of Doctor's Recommendations: The Report of Doctors Recommendations is where you find out exactly what it takes to first get relief then correct the problems and Subluxations we found in your spine. The Doctor will precisely explain the Protocol for Correction and describe the most cost effective way to receive treatment in our office. We have set aside specific times for these visits so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours. Our staff schedules your Report of Findings with you after your first visit. [ Return to Top ] |
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