First Visit

What can I expect on my first visit to James Chiropractic?

By consulting our office, you're taking an exciting first step toward better health. Chiropractic care is different, and it is that difference that offers new ways to get well and stay well. We have helped a wide variety of people. So the first thing we offer is hope. You'll receive plenty of that here!

The Four Step, First Visit:

First, you'll meet the doctor after filling out some brief paperwork describing you, your health history, and your health goals. You can get started early on this process by filling out the new patient form online. Also, we offer initial consultation so that we can both get to know one another.

Second, if you are a good candidate for chiropractic care and we think we can help, we will then give you an examination. During this examination we'll study the way you move and bend. We may test your reflexes. These and other physical, orthopedic and chiropractic tests help us locate areas of your spine that could be the cause of your problems.

Third, we'll study the results of your examination and give you a complete report of our findings. We'll show you what we found and the conclusion that we have reached. If we found that you'd benefit from consulting a different practioner, we'll make the proper referral. Otherwise, we will recommend a program of specific chiropractic adjustments.

Fourth and finally, with a plan in place to fulfill your health goals, future visits will take just minutes. The purpose of these visits will be to locate and #708090;uce your vertebral subluxations and monitor the healing process.

Frequently asked questions about the first visit?

Q. Will I have to have X-rays?

A. X-rays and other types of images can be helpful. Pictures of you spine, especially after trauma, can confirm our other findings and make your care more precise. We can tell if we need them after completing our other examinations.

Q. How long until I feel better?

A. Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover that the healing process can take months, sometimes years. Every patient recovers at their own pace. Factors that can affect the healing process include your age, your overall health condition, muscle tone, diet and even your attitude.

Q. When will I get my first adjustment?

A. It depends upon you complaint and how long it may take to study your examination findings. This is a clinical decision and varies from patient to patient.

Q. Will I receive any medication for my pain?

A. No. Chiropractic doctors don't dispense drugs. Because we rely on natural methods, ask for directions on how to use ice to control any painful symptoms. Ice, when properly applied, can have an analgesic effect without the side effects associated with pain medications.