What Can I Expect on My First Visit to Dr. Jones Chiropractic?

Most new patients have the same concerns; so I will address these questions below.  Please call our office at (619) 280-0554 with any questions you may have.

1)  Q:  Will the treatment be painful?  A:  Rarely is treatment uncomfortable - most patients experience tremendous relief with care.

2)  Q:  How long will it take before I feel better?  A:  Your recovery depends on a number of things such as how long you have had your condition, your age, your general fitness level, the speed with which you normally heal, your ability to follow the treatment plan and your ability to follow at home recommendations.  Please know that our goal is to get you pain free ASAP!

3)  Q:  How much will it cost?  A:  Currently our fee for first time patients is $79.00.  This fee includes your consultation, examination and initial treatment if required.  If you have health insurance you will be responsible for the portion that is indicated by your insurance company.

When you arrive at my office, you can expect a warm, friendly greeting from my staff and I. Initially, we will have you fill out and review your "Confidential Patient Health Information" form with you.  You can download the form here if you like: Confidential Patient Health Information form 

(Printing, completing and signing this form, prior to your first office visit will save you time during your appointment)  Remember that you can also fill out the necessary forms at the time of your appointment.

After Dr. Jones has reviewed your intake form, he will consult with you regarding your health complaints. He may also ask about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your work, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the best way to go about treating your problem.  Don't worry, we will always respect your privacy.

Following the consultation, a physical examination will be performed in order for Dr. Jones to gain a better understanding of the source of your problem. The examination will include a spinal analysis that will detect any spinal misalignments which may be causing your neck pain, back pain, headaches, etc.

Once Dr. Jones has the information he needs in order to address your spinal health concerns, treatment options will be discussed with you.

Chiropractors treat their patients with adjustments. An "Adjustment," is the manipulation of a specific vertebral joint which has become restricted in its normal range of motion. Doctors of Chiropractic spend years learning motion palpation (the art of examining the movements of the spine) and other forms of spinal examining procedures. With the information gathered from these chiropractic examination procedures, Dr. Jones will be able to deliver specific spinal adjustments to help resolve your condition.

Once Dr. Jones has identified the problem, he will begin care by way of adjustments and possibly other forms of therapy including hot packs, ultrasound and muscle stimulation. Particular attention will be paid to that area of your spine where subluxations have been found. The adjustment procedure will be explained in detail by Dr. Jones prior to the procedure actually beginning.

Most spinal problems take years to develop despite the fact that for most patients their pain began recently. For most patients, treatment to resolve neck pain and back pain will require a series of treatments as opposed to a one treatment solution. Conditions that involve restrictions in range of motion are often due to scar tissue accumulation and may take 6 to 8 weeks of consistent care – similar to the treatment schedules used in physical therapy.

Under normal circumstances, adjustments do not hurt. Most chiropractic patients look forward to the relief provided by a chiropractic adjustment.  Adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe but like all medical procedures do have some risks.  Dr. Jones will review potentially negative side effects with you at the time that you make your decision reagrding care.

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