If you have never been to a chiropractor before, you may be wondering what to expect. What will you see? How do the adjustments work? Here are a few things you can expect when visiting a chiropractor for the first time.
An Initial Chiropractic Evaluation
Your first session with a chiropractor will allow time to:
- Review x-rays
- Address specific needs
- Create an individualized care plan
- Perform an initial adjustment
Your chiropractor will answer any questions you have and walk you through the adjustment process to make sure you feel comfortable. Common questions include:
What should I wear to a chiropractic appointment?
Unlike a doctor’s office, you remain fully clothed during your entire visit. You will be lying down during your visit, and your chiropractor will be moving certain parts of your body. Comfortable, flexible clothing such as a shirt and shorts or pants is best.
How invasive is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care focuses on drug-free, non-invasive healing, so there will be no needles or medications at your appointment. Chiropractic adjustments are slight movements of the spine that should not hurt and are ultimately intended to provide relief. Don’t be alarmed when you hear faint popping sounds as air is released from the fluid surrounding your joints.
Chiropractic Adjustment Tables
While not all chiropractic offices will look the same, one thing you will always find is an adjustment table. These are unique tables designed to assist a chiropractor in adjusting the spine. These tables have sections that can lift up and drop down to allow for gentle body movements during a chiropractic adjustment. Similar to a massage table, there are spaces for your head to rest when facedown.
Physical Therapy Equipment
Many chiropractic offices will have special tools or equipment that are separate and apart from the adjustment table. Some of these tools are specifically designed for chiropractors. Other equipment may be more geared towards physical therapy. Combining physical therapy and chiropractic care allows chiropractors to create a treatment plan that maximizes your health and functionality.
Spaces for Specialized Techniques
Some chiropractic offices also specialize in other mediums of holistic healing—for example, tables for assisted stretch therapy or a room dedicated to spinal decompression. Some chiropractic offices may also offer massage.
Visiting a chiropractor for the first time does not need to be intimidating. If you have any questions leading up to your visit, call and speak with your local chiropractor. They should be happy to help answer any questions you have.
Chiropractors in Lake Mary, Fl
At Lake Mary Chiropractic Center, our dedicated team is passionate about providing ultimate healing. We address neck and back pain, headaches, auto accident injuries, whiplash, disc herniations, and sciatica without the use of drugs or surgery. Services include chiropractic, physical therapy, spinal decompression, and assisted stretching. Convenient to the Heathrow, Sanford, Longwood, and the Greater Orlando area, we would love to introduce you to the benefits of chiropractic care with our NEW PATIENT SPECIAL.
