FIRST VISIT - (What To Expect)

As a general guide, the following activities take place on a New Patient's First Visit:

Examination
Following a thorough history and consultation, a physical examination is required for all new patients. The level of detail of our examination will vary according to reporting requirements and severity of trauma.

SEMG
When taut and tender muscles around the spine are identified during physical examination, a Surface Electromyography Exam (SEMG) will be conducted. This computerized spinal scan provides a baseline of data and demonstrates spinal imbalances.

X-Rays (only if clinically warranted) We have full X-Ray and processing capability on site.

Concerns Regarding X-Rays
X-Rays are only taken when deemed necessary. X-Rays, when taken properly, have the same radiation exposure a person would receive while flying in an airplane on a round trip flight from San Diego to New York! That's about it! There are clinical concerns regarding taking X-Rays for certain patient categories. For these patients, all concerns and risks are explained prior to conducting any required radiological study. As a general rule, new patients do not routinely receive X-Rays, and only in the event of severe trauma would young patients ever be subject to X-Ray studies.

Adjustment?
Typically, a new patient will not receive a chiropractic adjustment on their first visit. Following the examination, a review of exam findings is conducted and a treatment plan is created for the new patient. This plan may incorporate one or more techniques and will have specific goals and intermediate re-examination intervals identified. As you can imagine, many factors affect this decision.

Therapy Care
For new patients in acute pain, there are therapies which are provided on the first visit which may or may not include a chiropractic adjustment. They include:
          • Myofascial Release (MFR) 
          • Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR) 
          • Cryo (cold) Therapy
          • Massage
          • Stretching

Our Goal is to make your 1st visit comfortable, informative, and effective to reduce your discomfort.

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