When a patient seeks chiropractic health care and we accept a patient for such care, it is essential for both to be working for the same objective. Chiropractic has only one goal. It is important that each patient understands both the objective and the method that will be used to attain it. This will prevent any confusion or disappointment.
Adjustment: The adjustment is the specific application of forces to facilitate the body's correction of vertebral subluxation. Our chiropractic method of correction is by specific adjustments of the spine. Health: The state of optimal physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or symptoms. Vertebral subluxation: A misalignment of one or more of the 24 vertebra in the spinal column which causes alteration of nerve function and interference to the transmission of mental impulses, resulting in a lessening of the body's ability to express its maximum health potential.
We do not offer diagnosis or treat any disease. We only offer to diagnosis either vertebral subluxations or neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. However, if during the course of a chiropractic spinal examination we encounter non chiropractic or unusual findings, we will advise you. If you desire advice, diagnosis or treatment for those findings, we will recommend that you seek the services of another health care provider.
Regardless of what the disease is called, we do not offer to treat it. Nor do we offer advice regarding treatment prescribed by others. OUR ONLY PRACTICE OBJECTIVE is to eliminate major interference to the expression of the body's by others. healing wisdom. Our only method is specific adjusting to correct vertebral subluxations. However, we may use other procedures to help your body hold the adjustments.
Today's appointment will consist of the consultation, examination, possible x-rays. The doctors will then review all findings and schedule a special appointment time in which they will explain in detail the results of your examination and go over your personal care plan. That appointment is called your Report of Findings. We prefer that you schedule this appointment within one week of today's appointment. There is no fee for your Report of Findings.