First Visit: What to Expect
1. Consultation
Next, you will speak about your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options with our chiropractor, Dr. P. He will get to know you better, and together, you will discuss how chiropractic care can help you reach optimal health.
2. Examination
Dr. P will then perform a full physical examination based on your pains and ailments discussed in your consultation.
This examination may include testing your reflexes and flexibility, testing functional movements, and strength testing. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests may be performed as well.
Dr. P will solicit your consent each step of the way.
3. treatment plan
Once the information and examination are complete, Dr. P will discuss his findings and recommendations with you as well as notify you if your condition requires care with other providers in order to determine the best source of treatment for you.
Dr. Ptacnik will also answer any questions you may have including:
How often should I come in for treatment?
What exercises & stretches should I do at home?
4. Treatment
Finally, after all information is discussed and understood, you can then decide to experience your first treatment. This may include- but is not limited to- full spine adjustments, extremity adjustments, myofascial techniques, therapeutic exercises, assisted stretches, manual techniques, and/or spinal decompression.
Treatment is always interactive, and questions are always welcome. Dr. P will continuously solicit feedback to ensure your comfort and well being.