Your first visit involves collecting information. A thorough health and lifestyle history will be taken, along with details concerning any presenting complaints. Part of the history is used to determine possible factors that are preventing you from healing properly. Next, a physical examination focusing on postural alignment of the body, joint alignment and mobility, muscle balance, and nerve function is performed. 

Once the history and examination are complete, the chiropractor provides a brief explanation of his findings. If you had a presenting complaint, he gives you a diagnosis of the problem, and lets you know whether further testing is required e.g. x-ray, ultrasound, MRI. If you are in for a wellness visit, your chiropractor will let you know if there are any areas that are of concern that require attention in order to prevent future problems. If there are significant symptoms, treatment and home care recommendations are provided on the first visit.

This visit is your report of findings. During this visit, the doctor provides a more detailed report on your presenting problem. A plan of management to meet goals established by the patient and doctor are reviewed. At this time, the chiropractor will also let you know what to expect from treatment and in what time frame, as well as your responsibilities for your return to health. Chiropractic treatment begins at this appointment.

Treatment may consist of manual therapy, instrument adjusting, physical therapy modalities, and exercise and activity modification recommendations. Depending on the condition and needs of the patient, custom foot orthotics may also be prescribed. 

The treatment plan consists of a series of visits to meet goals established by the chiropractor and the patient. At the end of the series of visits, a re-evaluation is done including repeat testing of all initial assessments and tests to measure improvements in symptoms and function. Future treatment with new established goals may be started depending on the level of improvement and desired goals of the patient.