What to Expect on Your First Visit
Your initial office visit will take a little over an hour. The first part will include an in-depth discussion about:
- The history of your condition
- Your work habits
- Eating and exercise habits
- Hobbies
- Stress levels
All of these contribute to the state of your health. In many cases, small details about your lifestyle are important clues on how we can help you get better.
Comprehensive Examination
Following your history, we’ll perform a thorough examination of your:
- Spine
- Nerves
- Muscles
- Joints
- “Fascia” (the thin connective tissues that surrounds all of your muscles)
We’ll also do a series of tests to evaluate:
- Muscle balance
- Motor control
- Movement patterns
Subtle muscle imbalance, joint instability, and mobility issues are frequently the underlying cause of a painful condition.
Whole-Body Assessment
While we focus on the area of pain, we always assess the entire body. It is very common for contributory dysfunction in muscles, joints, or fascia to be found in areas other than where you are experiencing your pain.
Without assessing and treating these, it is often impossible to recover fully.
Treatment & Next Steps
Your initial visit will usually also include:
- Some treatment
- Advice on how not to injure yourself further
We’ll also start the process of developing a prescribed series of rehab exercises customized specifically for you and your condition.