New Patient Information
Your Initial Visit:
The first visit is the most important visit, and it often begins
after the free consultation. Many times, this is the visit which
will determine if chiropractic can help you. Information such as
past medical history, family history, previous accidents falls or
surgeries, and current medical history are discussed.
The exam itself has three parts: orthopedic, neurologic, and
chiropractic.
The orthopedic part consists of various physical tests. Different
muscle tests might be performed, and some specific stretches for
the spine are performed.
The neurologic part of the first visit consists of checking the
deep tendon reflexes. For example, checking the knee reflexes
with a rubber-topped hammer, and skin sensitivity with what is
called a pinwheel.
The Chiropractic part of the first visit consists of specific leg
checks, which check the alignment of the hips or upper neck.
Static and motion palpation of the spine is done, instrumentation
of skin temperature is taken using a surface skin thermometer,
which measures heat differences bilaterally. Visualization of the
skin and how the spine moves is noted.
At the end of the first visit pictures of the spine may be
indicated, if so, we usually take 2 views initially.
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