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What to Expect During Your Chiropractic Service

Chiropractic service is an alternative approach to health care. According to Unnus, three out of four people use a chiropractor for care, and nearly 80% report the treatment as very effective. If you have never been to a chiropractor, you may be concerned about what to expect at your first visit. Here are a few things you can expect.

 

A Health History Interview

When you arrive for your first chiropractic service, you’ll have a healthcare interview. Either the chiropractor or the assistant will take a health history from you. A health history is necessary to ensure that you get the personalized care that you deserve. A chiropractor is meant to help you achieve your wellness goals; they help you by evaluating your health history, lifestyle, and any issues you are currently trying to work through. A chiropractor treats the whole person, not just the symptoms or the area of concern.

 

Diagnostic Testing

During your first visit the chiropractor may decide that, to get a better understanding of your current health, diagnostic testing is necessary. For example, you may have to have x-rays or blood work completed. The diagnostic tools that a chiropractor uses will likely be familiar to you because they are the same diagnostic testing tools that other doctors use.

 

Examination

Your first chiropractic service appointment will also include a complete exam. Your weight, height, and vital signs will be recorded. The chiropractor will likely examine your spine, your gait, and more to get a full picture of what treatments will be best for you.

Chiropractors use a range of treatment modalities to help their patients reach total wellness. The exam is an important feature of your first appointment because the chiropractor will be able to detect any anomalies that need to be corrected. Many people don’t realize that their hip pain, head pain, and other aches and pains have nothing to do with that specific body part but are a symptom of another problem. A chiropractor is highly trained in recognizing the root causes of health problems.

 

Chiropractic care is focused on total wellness, not just treating symptoms. The chiropractor will work with you to find ways to help you reach your wellness goals, and it all starts with that first appointment. Give us a call at Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic to book your appointment today.