Chiropractic Patient Education
Questions to ask on your first visit to a Chiropractor:
1. What do you believe is causing and the pain, and or what is the problem area?2. Are there other treatment options that I should consider at this time?
3. What is the anticipated length of time before I begin to notice an improvement?
4. If this form of treatment does not work as expected, what other steps should I take?
5. What other active care can I do myself to contribute to my overall recovery?
6. Will you speak to my family doctor about your treatments? Your chiropractor should ideally work in conjunction with your family physician to ensure your best recovery.
Precautions to warn your Chiropractor about:
Osteoporosis: If you suffer from loss of bone calcium, or osteoporosis, warn your Chiropractor about any results from the osteoporosis (past and present fractures, inflammation, etc.) even if it has not had anything to do with your spine.Fractures & Sprains: Whether you broke your arm skiing 10 years ago, or sprained your foot last month, it is best to inform your chiropractor of all fractures and sprains in your history. Even if you don't think it is relevant, injuries from the past can come back to haunt other parts of your body.
Signs of Infection: If you observed any signs of infection anywhere on your body, let your chiropractor know, he may or may not treat these infections, but will help in assisting a cure.
Circulatory Problems: Poor Circulation of blood through out your body is an important thing to tell your Chiropractor about. For example, if you are visiting a Chiropractor for low back pain, your circulatory problem might seem irrelevant, but your body is a system that reflects itself; therefore, many ailments are due to a group of problems which could include your circulation.
Medications & Hospitalizations: let your chiropractor know about any recent and prior hospitalizations! What the outcome of treatment for the hospitalization was. Medications taken for any condition, even if you are not taking the medication at this time. Side effects of some medications may mimic musculoskeletal complaints or may be a sign of a serious medical condition.