What Can I Expect During My First Visit At Desert Hills Chiropractic?

Although each patient's process will vary, you can expect to complete a full medical history questionnaire included with the "new patient" paperwork. You will then be given a tour of the office before sitting down for your consult with the doctor. This consultation is your opportunity to express your health concerns, goals, and expectations, and to ask any questions you may have pertaining to your health and healing. It is also for Dr. Wells to express his role in your health care and explore your current state of health. A physical exam will be performed which may include orthopedic testing, postural assessments, range of motion testing, and a spinal evaluation. In most cases x-rays are necessary to determine what types of pathological changes are occuring within your spine. The Doctor rarely adjusts patients on the first visit because he wants to go over the results of the exam and x-rays to detemine the precise needs of caring for you. The goal of this visit is to gather information about you and determine how we can best help you.

On your next visit, the Dr. Wells will go over the findings with you, discuss the choices you have for taking care of your health conditions, and begin care only after you decide together that is the best course of action. Beginning care means receiving your first adjustment and possibly therapy as well.

Adjustments are not painful, although you may feel some discomfort as the pressure in the spine is relieved. Depending on your condition, you will likely choose to schedule a series of visits for care. Remember the goal of care is to help you remove stress on your nervous system, allow for maximum expression of your health, and maintain that function into the future.