What to Expect at Your Examination
Your first examination is designed to help us understand your symptoms, assess how your body is functioning, and create a clear path forward for your care.
History
We start your examination with a focused history. You describe what’s bothering you, when it started, and how it affects your day-to-day life.
Our doctors will ask about past injuries, relevant medical history, and what you’d like to be able to do again. The goal is a clear picture of your main complaints and goals.
Functional and Neurological Testing
Most of the examination is dedicated to testing how your body and nervous system are working.
Posture and Movement
How you stand, bend, turn, walk, and move through basic patterns, including areas that are restricted, weak, or compensating.
Spinal and Joint Assessment
How well the spine and other joints are moving, including areas that are stiff, overloaded, or not doing their share.
Neurological Checks
Reflexes, strength, balance, and coordination to better understand how your nervous system is functioning.
If imaging, such as X-rays, is indicated, we’ll discuss that with you and arrange it as appropriate.
Setting the Right Path Forward
Before you leave your examination, we make sure you know what happens next.
We book your Doctor’s Report visit, where we can discuss your diagnosis in detail with a clear explanation of your results, and make sure you have a clear plan of action.
Techniques Utilized
Because every body is different and many factors can contribute to your condition, we use a range of techniques to get the best possible results for you.
We’ll work with you to choose an approach that fits your needs, stays within your comfort level, and provides clear, effective care.
Diversified
Diversified is one of the most widely used chiropractic adjusting techniques. It involves a quick, precise thrust delivered by hand to a specific joint that isn’t moving properly.
The goal is to restore normal motion in that joint and reduce irritation to the surrounding nerves and tissues.
Diversified adjustments are tailored to the area and the person being treated, allowing us to apply a controlled, high-speed but low-amplitude force as we attempt to improve function without excessive force.
Arthrostim
The ArthroStim is our lowest-impact adjusting technique. It uses a handheld instrument that delivers a series of rapid, gentle impulses into a specific area of the spine or joints.
These small, targeted adjustments help improve joint motion and reduce tension in the surrounding tissues without the twisting or “cracking” often associated with manual adjustments.
Because the force is controlled and spread out over many quick impulses, ArthroStim is especially well-suited for people who prefer a very gentle approach, those who are sensitive to traditional adjustments, and situations where we want precise, low-force input.
A.R.T. (Active Release Technique)
A.R.T. (Active Release Techniques) is primarily used for conditions involving muscles, tendons, fascia, and nerves.
It is a modern, targeted approach to soft-tissue care that can help break up adhesions, reduce irritation, and restore more normal joint movement.
The technique is less invasive than many other manual methods, and practitioners must complete extensive additional training beyond their standard healthcare education to be certified in A.R.T.