In preparation for the chiropractic consultation, new patients will be asked to fill out forms that provide background information about his or her symptoms and condition. After a brief video viewing , a thorough chiropractic exam will be administered to include general tests such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and assessment of range of motion of the affected part, muscle tone, muscle strength and neurological integrity. Further chiropractic tests may be necessary to assess the affected area, such as having the patient move in a specific manner, posture analysis, or chiropractic manipulation of the affected body part.
Based upon the results of the patient's history and chiropractic exam, diagnostic studies (i.e X-ray exam) may be helpful to more accurately diagnose a condition and help guide the patient's treatment program.
Once the diagnosis is established, the chiropractor will determine if the condition will respond to chiropractic care. At the end of the patient's initial visit, the chiropractor will explain the patient's diagnosed condition, individualized chiropractic treatment plan (or other treatments) and anticipated length of chiropractic care.
