What to Expect During Your First Visit to Our Chiropractic Office

If you have never been to a chiropractor before, you will benefit greatly when you come to Dr. Phillips Chiropractic, Nutrition and Wellness for the first time. We handle more than just the usual aches and pains. We see a number of patients suffering from back pain, neck pain, and fibromyalgia, in addition to a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you're feeling a lack of energy, muscle tightness, joint pains, or recurring headaches, Dr. Phillips is trained in natural methods to treat these problems.

When you first arrive at the office, Dr. Phillips will ask you what pain or discomfort you have been experiencing and what other treatments, if any, you have tried. Dr. Phillips also may perform a basic physical check-up, applying pressure to joints, bones, or muscles and asking what level of pain you feel. You can also take time to talk about your wellness goals, which may include a reduction of pain, weight loss, and increased activity levels. All of these pieces of information help Dr. Phillips design a personalized wellness plan for you.

Although Dr. Phillips may perform spinal adjustment, which is the main technique that comes to mind when people first think of a chiropractor, this is just one of the pain management techniques Dr. Phillips uses. Rest assured that he will walk you through what to expect at each stage of your visit so you won't be surprised by any of the treatments.

Besides spinal adjustment, Dr. Phillips may also recommend massage therapy, which can help with fibromyalgia pain, or a change in your diet, which can help with weight management and other problems. Dr. Phillips is also trained in many types of physiotherapy for pain management, including moist heat therapy, ultrasound, and cryotherapy. Each of these techniques is a potential method to treat back pain or neck pain that's holding you back from the life you want.

What do you hope to get out of your first appointment at our chiropractic office?