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Visit Information & Forms

First Visit Prep

 

On your first visit, we will ask you to complete a patient questionnaire and history. You may save yourself time and complete the paperwork before your first visit.You can download and print out our initial paperwork by clicking the link below, so you can fill them out prior to your visit to expedite your office visit.

 

All forms are in Adobe PDF format. You’ll need Adobe Reader, a free download, to view and print the forms.  You can print out our initial paperwork by clicking the links below and fill them out prior to your visit to expedite your office visit.

 

All new patients, please fill out the following forms:

New Patient Form (English)

New Patient Form (Spanish)

HIPPA Notice (English)

HIPPA Notice (Spanish)

Planning for Your First Visit

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Health History
New patients should plan on 45-60 minutes for the first visit. The first time we see you, we will make a thorough record of your health history. This helps us to pinpoint the actual problem instead of focusing on just the symptoms.
Examination
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Next, the doctor will perform an examination of your spine, posture and body alignment. A number of specialized orthopedic and neurological tests will be performed to determine which tissues are affected and to what extent. The doctor may examine other areas depending on your specific complaints; for example, shoulder, knee or feet pain.
3
X-Rays
Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to either rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.
Treatment
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Once finished with the examination and all appropriate studies, you may receive your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, and/or physical therapy procedures to make you feel more comfortable. The doctor will determine if treatment is necessary on the first visit depending on your condition.
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Self-Treatment Plan
Prior to leaving you will be given self-treatment advice which may include the application of ice or heat, any activities or positions to avoid, and home exercises and/or stretches to help relieve pain and speed healing.
Follow Up
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You will be given an appointment time for your follow-up visit. Patients are usually seen within 1-2 days, at which time they are provided with a complete report of findings. During the report of findings, the doctor will explain what is out of alignment, and what type of treatment will bring you back to health. Treatment options for your condition will also be discussed during this time.  Having significant others attend the report of findings is allowed and is recommended by the clinic; this helps with better understanding of the patient’s condition for all who maybe involved.

FAQs

Q. What is Chiropractic?

A. Chiropractic is a hands-on, drug free health care approach. Based on scientific fact, it stimulates your body’s own resources. These self regulating functions are controlled by your brain, spinal cord and nerves. When the nervous system is impaired through stress, injury or illness it can cause the tissues and organs to malfunction. This process results in a misalignment called a SUBLUXATION. This is what I do, help your body to eliminate subluxations.

Q. How can Chiropractic help me?

A. People seek chiropractic care for a variety of reasons. Stress, injury and chronic pain are common complaints. Treating the underlying cause of these problems, rather than just relieving the symptoms opens up your body’s natural healing process. By finding the cause and correcting the interference giving your body the symptoms is how I help patients recover to a degree of health sometimes greater than they enjoyed before their problem occurred.

Q. Who benefits from Chiropractic?

A. Great question. All ages can enjoy healthier living through Chiropractic. Because trauma can occur at birth and childhood activities also cause spinal problems, most parents have their children checked regularly. Just as regular dental check ups are important, your child’s spine being checked by a spine specialist like myself is of utmost importance. You only have one spine and it has nerves that go to every organ. For seniors, better endurance, mobility and spinal function can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life. Maintaining spinal and nervous system health is very important as we age. Our goal is to prevent disease. For all ages Chiropractic makes sense.

Q. How long will I need Chiropractic and how much will it cost?

A. Those are two of the most asked questions and I am going to answer them right up front. Long standing or neglected problems may require care to restore and maintain spinal health. One adjustment won’t cut it. Just like braces on your teeth need time to align, similarly we need to retrain your spine. Age, severity of pain, etc., all contribute to this answer. There is not one time frame for a problem. The good news is together we decide what is right for you. Cost. That’s easy. You decide what treatment plan and thus how much it will cost. I give discounts for commitment. You decide what discount you want. The “crisis” approach takes longer and costs more. Most patients find the best results come from a regular care program with periodic check ups. It’s up to you.

Q. What is an adjustment?

A. It is a precisely directed force to a joint that is not moving correctly. Restoring normal function to these joints can allow bones to gradually return to a proper position and cause your body to perform as it should. Each person requires different techniques and based on years of training and experience I will evaluate your unique spinal problem and recommend an individual program of care.

Q. What is an adjustment?

A. It is a precisely directed force to a joint that is not moving correctly. Restoring normal function to these joints can allow bones to gradually return to a proper position and cause your body to perform as it should. Each person requires different techniques and based on years of training and experience I will evaluate your unique spinal problem and recommend an individual program of care.

Payment Options

Spine and Sport Health is convinced that a small amount of your time and money to care for your most important asset – your health – will be far less time consuming and expensive than trying to recover it.  The last thing we want is for you to come to our wellness center in crisis.  So please, we would like to encourage you to take your health very seriously.  Unfortunately, too many people don’t discover how true that statement is until it is too late

Insurance

Most insurance plans are accepted at our office.

We accept auto accident, workers compensation, personal injury and Health Partners, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Since there are so many plans and coverage varies widely, please call us to find out if your plan covers care in our office. Our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge.

Health Partners
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield

No Insurance

For patients who have little or no chiropractic insurance coverage, flexible payment programs can be arranged!

If you have no insurance or do not have chiropractic benefits, there is still a way for you to receive the care you need. For example, many patients pay directly for care, as they discover chiropractic to be extremely cost-effective and affordable. If you’d like to learn more about flexible payment options we offer, please feel free to call us anytime.

Family Plans

Our focus is to actively help you and your family in taking responsibility for you health, wellness, and disease management!  

We assist and guide you in taking the time to care for the important people in your world: you and your family.

In an effort to make living the wellness lifestyle as easy and affordable as possible, we can create a customized family plan that is specific to you and your family.