Virtual Visit

Health History - Consultation - Examination - Teamwork - Explanation -

Treatment - All Ages

Health History

The first step for a new Chiropractic patient is filling out a complete health history form. Old injuries, chronic problems, and the patient's present symptoms are recorded on the form for study.

All members of the staff are always available for a complete and thorough discussion with the patient.

Consultation

After reviewing the health history, the doctor meets with the patient to discuss their problem and determine how they can best be treated through Chiropractic care. Prospective patients are questioned by the Doctor about how the physical strains have affected health by precipitating spinal misalignments called subluxations, and subsequent impingement of the central nervous system.

Examination

The Examination: Tests
Checking the spinal range of motion is a regular part of the physical exam. Reflexes are tested and other tests are made.

The Examination: X-Rays
A Chiropractic physical includes full length X-rays of the spine, an important innovation of Chiropractic. These standing X-rays show the spine in its natural weight-bearing state. Subluxations are determined by careful analysis of the X-rays, palpation of the soft tissue of the spine, range of motion studies, and tests with instruments.

Teamwork

All members of the staff are competently trained and well versed in their responsibilities.

"Ours is a teamwork approach. We believe the patient deserves individual attention to his or her particular need. We work together to achieve this goal," says Dr.Michals

Explanation

After the Doctor has studied the health history and X-rays, he meets again with the patient to explain the results of the exam and the recommended course of Chiropractic care. A complete information panel is available along with other instructional aids so that any and all questions the patient may have can be answered.

The Doctor will also explain the spine and subluxations. Each nerve root in the spine serves a certain portion of the body and its organs. Impairment of its functions can cause disease.

Treatment and Adjustment

The adjustment or correction of a subluxation is the means of care provided by the Chiropractor. Here, an adjustment of the Atlas vertebra is shown. The atlas vertebra is the uppermost in the spine and is the most important of the vertebrae because of the portion of the nervous system it can influence.

In the next photo, the doctor is shown adjusting the vertebrae in the mid back. Padded tables of several types are used for adjusting, including a mechanized version which accommodates a wide variety of postures


The first adjustment begins to restore the vertebra to its natural position. The soft tissues, the muscles and ligaments, are stretched when the vertebra is in an unnatural position, so these tissues must have time to "rehabilitate." Normally, proper muscle tone, ligament position, and the shape of the vertebrae will keep the vertebrae in place.

Most patients will have a treatment period ranging over a couple of months and will continue Chiropractic care on a regular basis so they will benefit from the kind of health preservation that Chiropractic provides.

All Ages

The modern Chiropractor can be called on to provide care for patients of all ages. Children are the easiest to help, for their spinal problems are not of long standing, and they respond quickly. There is no age limit on those who might benefit from Chiropractic care, and many patients come with long standing problems that other healing avenues have not been able to help. In many cases like these where patients at last find relief, it is due to Chiropractic treatment of the cause of the problem rather than its effect.

Medicare
By an act of Congress, Chiropractic care is included in the Medicare coverage provided our Senior Americans.

Our Family Policy
Ours is a "family practice" and we are always honored to be chosen the "family doctor."

If another member of your family requires care, please feel free to bring this to our attention and to discuss it with us.

We do ask that the spouse of a new patient be present during the initial "Report of Findings." This often saves time as questions about care and procedures can be answered to everyone's satisfaction.

Our policy is to examine all members of your family.