Hinterland Chiropractic, Nerang - Ph: (07) 5527 3133 | Beaudesert Chiropractic, Browns Plains - Ph: (07) 3806 8686

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What to expect on your first visit

What to Expect from your First Visit

Whether you first seek chiropractic for wellness care or for swift relief of pain symptoms, a visit to one of our clinics will open your eyes to a novel way of achieving optimal health. But what exactly takes place during new patient’s visits? Read on to find out.


Education... Go Team!

First you'll learn about your doctor's background and training. You'll also be introduced to our unique team approach, one that encourages patients to take charge of their health. Doctors of chiropractic serve as wellness coaches, inspiring patients to be active team members who play a vital role in their own well being. An understanding of spinal anatomy and the chiropractic philosophy empowers patients to work with their doctors to achieve a lifetime of wellness. That's why your first visit will incorporate an overview of these two areas.

Spinal Anatomy 101

The Doctors will provide a brief, easy to understand outline of spinal anatomy. You'll learn how the spine works, its function and how to keep it healthy.

Philosophy at a Doctors Office?

Many first time chiropractic patients are surprised to hear their doctors discuss philosophy. However philosophy is an integral aspect of the chiropractic experience! It is one of the many things that distinguish chiropractors from other healthcare professionals. Doctors of chiropractic base their practices on a holistic wellness oriented philosophy of health. Chiropractors focus on prevention rather than masking the pain with medication. This revolutionary approach is the secret behind the success of chiropractic. By addressing the whole person, not just the symptoms, chiropractors provide rapid lasting results.

Health History

At your first chiropractic visit, you'll complete a health history questionnaire. You'll also be asked about lifestyle factors, such as exercise, stress, and nutrition and work environment. Additional questions will be asked to determine the unique features influencing your well being.

Physical Examination

An initial chiropractic evaluation includes a thorough physical examination consisting of orthopaedic and neurological testing. In addition, the doctor will assess your posture and conduct a comprehensive spinal evaluation. The spinal evaluation requires the doctor to detect alterations in alignment or related muscle tension by focusing on the skin surface above the bones of the spine (vertebrae). The doctor will also note how the vertebrae move during bending and sitting. Specifically, the doctor is looking for signs of a common condition called vertebral subluxation, which occurs when vertebrae are slightly out of alignment or spinal movement is restricted. This condition is linked with a host of disorders such as migraines, back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, ear infections, infantile colic and sleep disturbances.

Will I require X-rays?

X-rays (also called radiographs) can provide doctors of chiropractic with crucial information about a patient's spine not evident during a physical examination.

Even if you had x-rays taken in an emergency room setting you may require new x-rays.

For more information on X-rays, please read the X-ray section of this site.

Report of Findings

Here's when you can learn if chiropractic can help you. After analysing the results of your health history, physical examination and X rays (if taken), the doctor will tell you if you can benefit from chiropractic care. This assessment is based on scientific research and clinical experience. If you're not a good candidate for chiropractic, you'll be referred to an appropriate healthcare professional. In addition the doctor will explain any abnormal or suspicious results explaining how they may impact your health. You'll also be encouraged to ask questions (remember, you are part of the team).

What's the Plan Doc?

Next, you'll be presented with a recommended care or treatment plan, custom tailored to fit your individual needs. This strategy usually combines adjustments with recommendations for exercise, stress reduction and ergonomic alterations. In some cases, the doctor may choose to co-manage your care with another healthcare professional. You may be offered different levels of care plans and asked to choose the right one for you. Specifically care plan options fall into the three categories.

  • Level One: Pain Relief. This phase of care involves intensive intervention aimed at halting symptoms (This phase is bypassed for those painfree individuals seeking chiropractic for wellness care.)
  • Level Two: Corrective Care. This phase of care is aimed at correcting the underlying spared dysfunctions that triggered your pain episode. It also involves identifying any discrepancies that may cause future problems and correcting those before the onset of symptoms.
  • Level Three Prevention and Wellness Care. This phase of care involves less frequent visits aimed at creating Optimal wellness.

Let's get started! After you have established a care plan, it's time to get on the fast track to optimal health. If the doctor detected any vertebral subluxations during your evaluation, you will receive your first chiropractic adjustment. This highly effective manoeuvre involves strategically placing gentle pressure on the spine in order to restore movement to restricted areas. This procedure also reestablishes proper alignment to misaligned vertebrae. Research reveals that chiropractic adjustments are extremely safe, much more so than common painkillers... and chiropractic adjustments are painless. In fact, most patients report that they feel fantastic!

Payment options

We understand that new patients have questions about the cost of their care. That's why we are upfront about payment options and explain any out-of-pocket expenses when applicable. We work with patients to create payment plans designed to make wellness affordable. Thinking of giving chiropractic a try? Bring your gift voucher to our office during the next 14 days and you'll receive an initial consultation, exam and X-ray for a fee of $45 (Valued at $210.00). This is exclusively for new patients. Don't put off taking charge of your health, discover the all natural power of chiropractic today!

Hinterland Chiropractic, Nerang - Ph: (07) 5527 3133
Beaudesert Chiropractic, Browns Plains - Ph: (07) 3806 8686