First Visit

To ensure that your first visit with us is a pleasant one, here are the procedures you can expect during your initial encounter. In the interest of being thorough, please plan on spending approximately one hour with us.

  1. PAPERWORK: Complete the necessary questionnaire and forms to help us get to know you. The doctors will use this information to help formulate your care plan.
  2. TOUR OF THE CLINIC: Maureen the office manager will give you a tour of the clinic so that you feel comfortable and know where everything is.
  3. CONSULTATION: You will sit down with Dr. Alter and he will review your health history and determine if yours is a chiropractic case.
  4. EXAMINATION: Standard orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic tests will be performed to determine the cause(s) of your problem.
  5. DIAGNOSTICS: X-rays may be taken to visualize the location of any nerve, muscle, or spinal problems. This enables us to make your chiropractic care more precise.
  6. CORRELATION: Before proper care can be rendered, the doctor must first study your examination findings and your X-rays. On visit #2 Dr. Alter with review your examination findings with you and discuss specific care recommendations.
  7. ADJUNCTIVE PROCEDURES: Dr. Alter may suggest the application of ice, heat, or any other therapies to help reduce your symptoms and make you more comfortable.


Second Visit

  1. REPORT OF FINDINGS: Dr Alter will review  with you your examination results and your  X-rays and give you a thorough understanding  of any problems he has found. 
  2. TREATMENT PLAN: The doctor will outline a  treatment plan individually designed for your  unique spinal problems and health complaint.
  3. EXPECTATIONS: Based on clinical  experiences, the doctors will explain your  prospects for recovery and what you can do  to help speed the healing process.
  4. QUESTIONS: Make sure you fully understand the nature and severity of your condition and what our office will be doing to help you. Ask Questions! .
  5. ADJUSTMENT: Dr. Alter will give you your first spinal correction and begin you on your way to recovery.
  6. THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES: Depending on your specific case, the use of various forms of physical therapy in order to help make you more comfortable and assist in the healing process. If needed, these adjunctive procedures will be explained to you in detail.
  7. FUTURE VISITS: Your future visits will typically last approximately 20 minutes.

 

 

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