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Professional chiropractors can treat and prevent a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), diseases, and adverse conditions. Because each and every client’s needs are unique, the initial visit will usually begin with a consultation during which the client explains his or her reason for visiting the chiropractor. If you are suffering from lower back pain, for instance, you can inform your chiropractor of your symptoms during the consultation. The chiropractor will further discuss your condition and concerns while answering any questions that you may have in the process.

Many chiropractors also require first-time patients to complete a form regarding their health. These forms may contain questions such as: where are you are experiencing pain? When did the pain start? On a scale of 1-10, how severe is the pain? Are you currently taking any medication to treat the pain? This otherwise simple form will go a long ways in assisting the chiropractor in diagnosing and treating your condition.

Following the consultation, your chiropractor will perform a physical examination. Again, the examination will vary depending on the client’s reason for seeking chiropractic services. A typical chiropractic examination, however, will consist of testing the client’s reflexes, range of motion, digital posture exam, subluxation check and sometimes even muscle strength Chiropractic examinations are critical

Next, the chiropractor will perform a diagnosis of your condition to determine from what exactly you are suffering. Chiropractors diagnose conditions based on the information within the client’s medical form, the consultation, and the chiropractic examination. In some cases, further tests may be performed to diagnose a client’s condition. X-rays, for instance, are often used to diagnose a client’s condition when the aforementioned techniques are inadequate.

Hopefully this will give you a better idea of what to expect during your first chiropractor visit. Initial sessions are usually short, centering around diagnosing the client’s problem rather than fixing it. In the follow-up sessions, the chiropractor will use various methods and tools to treat the problem.

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