Your First Visit to a Chiropractor
We know the first time going somewhere new can be stressful. So here at Adjusted Life, we want to take the mystery out of it and show you what we’re all about. And while every chiropractor has a slightly different first-visit procedure, here’s what you can expect at Adjusted Life!
A Warm Welcome
When you arrive you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile by the ladies at the front desk. The first thing you’ll notice is the comfortable, stress-free environment. You’ll also hear the fun music and children playing as well as smell the relaxing aroma of essential oils. You’ll start feeling better and you haven’t even met the chiropractor yet!
First the Essentials
Naturally, there will be some brief paperwork to inform the office of your contact details, your health history and current health concern. We want to get to the root of your concerns to help you thrive. You may encounter questions about your diet, sleep habits and stress levels that may seem unrelated to your symptoms.
Relax. Our interest is in you first, and your symptoms second. After turning in your paperwork, you will be given a quick tour of the office so you can get to know us and make yourself at home whenever you are here.
Meet the Chiropractor
After the tour, you’ll be invited back to meet the chiropractor for an initial consultation. Based on your case history, you’ll be asked to elaborate. When did your problem begin? What makes it worse? What makes it better? What other approaches have you tried? The purpose is to get to know you better in order to properly evaluate you as a whole.
A Thorough Examination
The examination will include a series of physical and neurological tests. These are designed to reveal the presence of nerve interference from spinal misalignments. We employ diagnostic X-rays, surface electromyography, and thermography to reveal the function of your spine and nervous system. You’ll get to see these at your report of findings.
Your Report of Findings
After correlating your exam findings, Dr. Spencer will report his findings. Your report will explain what was found, what it means and what can be done to help you. As we value educating every person that walks through our door, the report of findings will start in a small group with a orientation of the office flow, chiropractic care, and Dr. Spencer’s preferred technique of the Torque Release using the Integrator tool.
You’ll then be invited back to a room where we will go over his individualized care plan to jump start your health journey and answer any questions. Chiropractic care is a partnership. Your results will be based on what we do on each visit, and what you do between visits.
Your First Adjustment
Dr. Spencer will give you a scientific, specific adjustment, using the Integrator, and a precise amount of energy will be added to your spine at just the right time and place. Adjustments help restore healthier spinal patterns and reduce nerve interference along your spine. There is wonderful power in the adjustment, and we recommend drinking water to help the body heal. Relax. Adjustments feel great. If they didn’t,
chiropractors wouldn’t get patients to return for the follow-up adjustments needed to make lasting spinal changes.
Hope and Healing Begin
Set aside about an hour for your first visit. Future visits will be shorter as we get to know you and how your body responds to your adjustments. Be sure to ask questions and get involved. Those who do seem to get better results.
Chiropractic care is different from medical treatment. It’s a difference that has helped millions. For over a century. Naturally. Without drugs or surgery.