What to Expect

Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We request that you complete our patient forms online prior to coming in, or while waiting in the lobby.

---

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 us to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.

---

Examination

After your consultation, the doctor will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

---

X-Ray Studies

Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays as well. X-rays help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

---

Report of Findings

Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, the doctor will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:

• How can you help me?
• How often do I need to come in?
• What will my treatment cost?

---

Treatment

At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.

---

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest 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.

---

Looking for more health, wellness, disease and condition information?

We know that many of our patients like to research their condition and treatment and look for useful resources on the internet. However, many find this a frustrating experience.

Markson Chiropractic is pleased to offer you a unique health and wellness search service for internet information that:

• Allows you to be an intelligent efficient user of the internet for health information
• Allows you to find resources for top health and wellness sites in one place that are relevant to your questions
• Allows you to find resources in formats that you can "digest" and use to learn