What to expect
Upon arrival at your appointment time, you will
always be welcomed with a smile and a tour of
our facility. This will get you acquainted with the restrooms, complimentary spring water and other amenities. Your tour will end in the cozy New Patient Room. A room specifically dedicated for you on your first visit. If you’ve already completed your admitting paperwork, great! If not, after doing so, your doctor will greet you to discuss your current health status and your health goals. If your chiropractic appointment is for your child, no worries. We cater to families and have activities to occupy children of all ages. This will give you the opportunity to speak to the doctor regarding the health status of your family. After it has been determined that your are indeed a candidate for care in our office, your chiropractic exam will begin.
Full spine X-rays
As Gonstead Chiropractors, Dr. Denise and Dr. Brian know how important a full spine x-ray is to your care. Many people comment on how “surprised” they were, when the doctor went over the x-rays with them, explaining in detail what they had found. Full spine x-rays, are a blue print to your spine and help the doctor determine two things.
- How long your problem has been there.
- How best to adjust your spine.
If you currently have x-rays, MRIs or other imaging, you are welcome to bring them with you or the reports from those images in on your first visit.
The Adjustment
An adjustment is the procedure your doctor of chiropractic uses to remove the nerve pressure in your spine. The Gonstead chiropractic adjustment is safe, effective and specific to your spinal health. There is no twisting, or pulling in a Gonstead adjustment. Just specific pressure, in a specific direction, to help reposition your misaligned spinal bone(s). Your doctor realizes you have likely waited long enough to correct your spinal problems and with few exceptions, you will receive an adjustment on the first visit to start you on the road to recovery.