Your Chiropractic Experience

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office, our receptionist will  welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request that you complete our confidential patient forms. If you wish to fill these out in advanced, all the required forms are located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition. Your first visit in the office will consist of an exam, orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination, as well as a thorough consultation with one of our Doctors. You can except your first visit to last from forty-five minutes to an hour.

Consultation

Next, you will have a consultation with one of our Doctors to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for the first doctor who meets you to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, one of our Doctors, assisted by our Chiropractic Technician will perform a complete chiropractic neurological, and orthopedic examination.  Other standard range of motion, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests may be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

Diagnostic X-Rays

Diagnostic X-rays are performed to help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of  any serious spinal conditions. You will be advised if there is a need for any additional procedures such as MRI's, CAT Scans, or any other diagnostic testing.

Upon completion of your first visit, you will be scheduled for a "Report of Findings", so that the Doctor will inform you as to your examination results and whether or not your case has been accepted. At that time, you will be informed of specific recommendations in regards to your condition. If appropriate, your treatment plan will begin following your "Report of Findings".

Report of Findings

Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, our Doctors will present you with a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:

1. How can you help me?
2. How often do I need to come in?
3. What  will  my treatment  cost?

After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, our Doctors will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires care with other providers.   With the diversity of their training and certifications, our Doctors will be able provide the best  treatment and wellness programs for your needs.

When your case is accepted it is with the condition that you will follow our recommended Health Treatment Schedule. We prepare each patient's schedule with the utmost care and will be of most value when followed exactly.

The doctors at Bristol Chiropractic Centre, P.C. consider your Report of Health Findings to be your most importatn visit to our office. This visit is crucial to understanding your condition and the decisions you will need to make regarding the direction of your health care.

Our Goals for You Are:

Treatment

 At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to  experience your first treatment. Treatment will include spinal adjustments, and may be performed in conjunction with spinal rehabilitation, diagnostic tests to determine further range of motion and muscle strength, mechanical traction, and/or soft tissue massage.  Because we believe you must be pro-active about your health care, treatment is interactive, and we welcome your questions and concerns about the treatments you receive at any time.

Wellness Program

Throughout your care, our Doctors may suggest a series of options for you to maintain a wellness program to incorporate outside of treatment.  If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include: ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to avoid, and at home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire, our wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle.  Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a customized wellness plan.  The purpose of our wellness program is for you  to achieve good spinal alignment, have a  healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.