Visiting a Gonstead Chiropractor Step 1
CONSULTATION
In the pre-examination consultation, the doctor probes the patient’s health history and presents physical condition, as his ethical standard requires that he treat only those patients he sincerely believes he can help. Step 2
EXAMINATION
During the first visit, a thorough examination is administered so that the doctor might learn all he can about the patient’s present health. Doctors of Chiropractic are trained in the important aspects of examination and treatment. They must complete over 4,000 hours of classroom study prior to receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Step 3
X-RAY
X-ray is a keystone of the diagnostic procedure and Doctors of Chiropractic use the “Big Picture” to reveal misalignments of vertebrae and other hidden ailments, which might not otherwise be apparent. Step 4
COMPLETION OF WORKUP
Carefully evaluating the positive examination findings and the x-ray films the Doctor correlates this data with the patient’s history and current complaints. The responsibility of revealing the full extent of the problem and determining the care necessary to correct the problem is an unseen activity of your Doctor. Step 5
REPORT OF FINDINGS
The patient is thoroughly briefed on “the findings” -the extent of the problem, the probable cause, the potentiality of regaining health and the care required. In that Chiropractic care is unfamiliar to many new patients, communication skills are vital to insure the patient receives the greatest value of the care to be administered. Step 6
TREATMENT
The adjustment or correction of a misalignment is the means of care provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic. There are many different techniques for realigning vertebra depending on the nature and location of the misalignment. Step 7
COMPASSION
The adjustment or correction of a misalignment is the means of care provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic. There are many different techniques for realigning vertebra depending on the nature and location of the misalignment.
Step 8
Enjoying Optimum Health
The Doctor of Chiropractor can be called upon to provide care for patients of all ages from a newborn infant to senior citizens. Many patients that come along with long-standing problems that other healing avenues have not been able to help regain a “zest for life” under chiropractic care and renew their interest in athletics or other participant activities.