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Description of a Session
The one-hour initial visit involves a comprehensive case history including a complete chiropractic, orthopedic and neurological examination. You may receive a chiropractic adjustment on this first visit. If indicated, additional tests such as x-rays may be recommended. The second office visit is approximately one half-hour and consists of a report of findings and a chiropractic adjustment. Home care, therapeutic exercise, and other issues may be addressed. Regular office visits are fifteen minutes long. Most of the session is spent with hands-on chiropractic adjustments, muscle work and craniosacral work, plus discussion of new or recurrent problems, stress factors, nutrition and home care.
Course of Treatment
Course of treatment will vary from a few sessions to weeks or months of care, depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition.
Side Effects
Side effects from chiropractic care are rare. Occasionally patients may report muscle soreness if adjustments and muscle work released lactic acid from tight muscles. This is usually mild and short-lived.
Safety issues
Your chiropractor will choose adjusting techniques that are appropriate for your condition and medical history. While adverse effects have been reported, these are extremely rare occurrences. Please discuss any specific concerns you have with your chiropractor.
Other Modalities That Work Well With Chiropractic
Chiropractors often work in concert with other health care providers. Depending on the condition, chiropractic works well with acupuncture, massage therapy, homeopathy, exercise and physical therapy, Alexander technique and other bodywork approaches, and biofeedback and relaxation.
Your chiropractor will be helpful in referring you to other appropriate healthcare providers if necessary.
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Content last modified on Mar 19, 2003
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