What To Expect On Your
First Visit
Patient
Forms
Upon entering our
office, you will greeted by Cindy or Ann. You
will be asked to fill out our patient intake
forms, so make sure you
have insurance information with you if you will
be using it. The paperwork provides us with
general information about you and your
condition. If the paperwork is not filled out
ahead of time, please plan on arriving 10-15
minutes before your appointment to do
so.
Consultation
Next
you will have a consultation with
Dr. Shier to discuss your
health-related problems, concerns, and potential
treatment options. Your first visit is designed
for Dr. Shier to gather information about you,
your condition and your expectations. This will
help the doctor determine whether chiropractic
care is the right choice for you. Please be
prepared to answer detailed questions concerning
your current problem, as well as your past
health history.
Examination
After
your consultation, Dr. Shier will perform a
complete chiropractic examination, which includes
testing your reflexes, your ranges of motion, as
well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic,
postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will
be done in our office without your
consent.
X-Ray
Studies
Your specific
condition may require us to take x-rays to make a
complete evaluation. X-rays of your spine help us
rule out more serious conditions and also assist us
in developing the most effective treatment plan for
you. Most people are amazed once they see
their x-rays and can often immediately identify
their misalignments and degeneration
themselves.
Report
of Findings
Once all the
information and examinations have been performed,
Dr. Shier will give you a report of findings to
answer the three most popular
questions:
1.
Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I
do to get better?
3. How long will this
take?
After
discussing your health history, your healthcare
goals, examining your spine and reviewing any
x-rays or tests, Dr. Shier will discuss treatment
recommendations with you. If you have a condition
that requires care with other healthcare providers,
the doctor will discuss that with you. If Dr. Shier
believes that chiropractic can help you, he will
recommend a treatment and wellness
program.
Treatment
Patients
will generally be provided with their first
treatment at their second appointment. This may
include spinal adjustments, physical therapies,
and/or soft tissue therapies. Treatment is an
interactive process, so feel free to discuss
the style
of adjustment that you will be most
comfortable with.
Wellness
Program
Prior
to leaving, patients will be instructed on a
wellness program to be conducted at home. If you
are in pain when you first come into our office
this may include ice or heat application
instructions, avoidance of certain activities or
positions, as well as home exercises and/or
stretches. If you desire an overall wellness
lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to
create good habits and routines that support your
success. Everybody is different, therefore
everyone requires a unique and customized wellness
plan. The foundation of our overall wellness
lifestyle is maintaining a healthy posture and
good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet,
taking supplements, keeping your weight under
control and stress relief.