First Visit
AT WEST SIDE CHIROPRACTIC
What Should You Expect On Your First Visit With Us?
At West Side Chiropractic, our examination procedures focus on identifying and addressing “Vertebral Subluxation” issues. These procedures are carefully chosen to promote the health of your spine and nervous system. When you visit us for the first time, there are a few things you can expect:
Our examination involves a comprehensive assessment of your spine and nervous system, including a technique known as “Palpation.” This technique involves hands-on evaluation of your spine, allowing Dr. Jessica to pinpoint areas potentially linked to subluxation problems. Additionally, the examination assesses spinal alignment, curvatures, and muscle tension in relation to possible spinal subluxations. Alongside manual assessment, specialized equipment might be used for a more precise evaluation of your spine and nervous system. This examination comprises various components, each contributing to a thorough assessment.
- The FIRST part of this examination includes measuring temperature variations along different spinal levels and sides. Heat is linked to circulation, regulated by the autonomic nervous system. This helps identify how subluxations might impact your nervous system’s functions.
- In the SECOND part of this assessment, scans may be conducted on the surface of your spinal region. These scans assess surface electrical impulses and their distribution along your spine. This aids in quantifying the impact of subluxations on your motor nerve system and their influence on your muscles.
The importance of each of these tests will be explained to you at your second appointment, known as the Report of Findings. The Initial examination helps to scientifically understand the subluxation processes occurring in your spine and establishes a baseline for future test. This allows precise monitoring of your progress in spine correction and nervous system function, offering a more accurate assessment than relying solely on day-to-day feelings.
X-Ray At Your First Visit
Spinal X-rays are considered based on age and circumstances. Certain situations, like pregnancy, most children, recent usable spinal X-rays, and others, might preclude their use. Except for these instances, X-rays are routinely employed in the examination for vertebral subluxations. They provide crucial details about spinal bone positioning, quality, safety for adjustments, and the duration of subluxation involvement. Typically, three spinal X-rays are taken at the start of care for most patients.
From the information gathered in your First Visit, Dr. Jessica is able to accurately determination the correct type of spinal adjustments required and establish the frequency of your ongoing care that best suits you. A comprehensive explanation of your X-rays will be provided during your Report of Findings appointment, which will be scheduled a few days after your initial visit. This appointment, lasting up to an hour, is paramount and entails sharing your care plan and specific instructions for optimal and expedited results. To ensure minimal disruption to regular patient care hours, we have dedicated time slots for these appointments. Our team will coordinate your Report of Findings session following your initial visit.
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Call us at (812) 425-5686 to schedule your new patient appointment!