4 Things to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Appointment

Whether you've been dealing with persistent aches and pains or have recently experienced a car accident or sports injury, chiropractic care can be an excellent solution to help your body heal. It offers a non-invasive and holistic whole-body approach that can promote faster healing and a greater increase in function for your immune system.

However, for those who have yet to experience the benefits of chiropractic services, it can be difficult to know what to expect when you walk into your first appointment. The team at Restore Chiropractic wants you to feel prepared, so here's an outline of four things you can expect to experience during your initial chiropractic appointment!

1. Your Arrival

First-time visits typically take around an hour, and be sure to come prepared to fill out paperwork, unless the office has provided that via email or text prior to the appointment. You’ll also need to bring important information like medications, allergies, and previous medical history for your chiropractor’s records.

2. Your Consultation

Your chiropractor will meet with you to review your medical history, including any symptoms, diagnosis, prescriptions, or questions and concerns you have. Your chiropractor will also talk about goals you may have and discuss any particulars about the type of pain or symptoms you are experiencing.

Typical questions include:

• The location of your pain or symptoms.

• If your symptoms are chronic or acute.

• How long you've been experiencing these symptoms.

• If you've been involved in an event like a sports injury, a car accident, or a fall.

Additionally, some instances may also require an X-ray which is used as a diagnostic tool to help the chiropractor have a clearer visual of your spine health and give you a more accurate diagnosis.

3. Your Evaluation and Report

Once these steps have been completed, your chiropractor will go over what they have found and give you recommendations, including how many visits will be needed, care options, and ways that you can help support healing.

It's also important to remember that if you are confused or need clarification, just ask the question. Your chiropractor will be happy to help you understand each step of the process, and they may also give you additional instructions to help better guide you.

4. Your First Adjustment

Depending on the care plan and why you are visiting the office, you will likely receive your first adjustment on your second visit. At Restore Chiropractic you will receive a very gentle and specific chiropractic adjustment from one of the Restore doctors, using an instrument called the Integrator. The adjustment is low force, and does not involve any twisting, cracking or popping of the spine. This adjustment is considered a tonal adjustment, focused on improving the tension (or tone) of the nervous system. As the nervous system heals and functions better, the muscles and the spine will begin to reorganize and calm down in tone as well, allowing for more optimal range of motion and movement. While the focus may be on one specific area like the back, neck or pelvis, each type of adjustment can vary depending on your situation and the doctor’s recommendation to get you feeling and functioning your best!

Expert Chiropractic Services in Maple Grove

Dealing with back or neck pain can be a frustrating and exhausting experience! When you choose to work with the experts at Restore Chiropractic, we offer innovative and proven techniques streamlined to help you feel your best. When you need an expert family, pediatric, or sports injury chiropractor with five-star results, we have you covered!

Let's get you back to feeling your best; call us at 612-516-3090 or click here to make an appointment today!