Your first visit at Southeast Family Chiropractic in Gastonia, NC

If you’ve been dealing with aches and pains in the neck, lower back, joints, shoulders, and more, you’ve come to the right place. Of course, while we’re here to help, we understand that your first visit can be a bit nerve-wracking. That’s why our team at Southeast Family Chiropractic in Gastonia has provided this overview of what you should expect.

The Initial Consultation

First, there’s your initial consultation. Our team won’t perform any treatments during this time. Instead, we are focused on learning what brings you into our office. Perhaps you have a new injury that’s healing more slowly than expected. Perhaps you’ve recently been diagnosed with a painful medical condition or you could be dealing with old, nagging injuries or chronic pain. Whatever the reason, our chiropractors will ask questions to better understand the intensity of your pain, how it affects your quality of life, and what tends to make it feel better or worse.

The Exam 

Next, there’s the exam. We will assess your posture and range of motion to see how your pain affects you. We may also perform tests to check muscle strength and muscle tone. In some cases, our chiropractor might recommend additional diagnostic tests like X-rays. However, for most patients dealing with non-complex spinal misalignments, torn or damaged muscles, or soft tissue injuries, these deeper tests aren’t necessary.

Tailoring Treatment to You

Once our chiropractors have a clear understanding of where your pain originates and what influences it, we will personalize a treatment plan designed to holistically reduce your pain. We will recommend one or more chiropractic treatments, along with the appropriate frequency, to help you achieve a better quality of life. If you agree with the proposed plan, we can begin treatment right away. Your first treatment will likely involve spinal manipulation or alignment to see how you respond. Since your feedback is important, we will want to know how you feel both during and after your appointment.

Schedule Your Chiropractic Appointment Today in Gastonia, NC

At Southeast Family Chiropractic, we have the premier chiropractors near you in Gastonia, NC. We offer a wide range of services, including chiropractic spinal adjustments and manipulations, strengthening and stretching exercises, scoliosis care, nutritional and lifestyle advice, and the Summus medical laser. We also provide prenatal, pediatric, and postpartum chiropractic care. Schedule an appointment today through our website or by phone at (704) 810-0448.