Essential Family Chiropractic Center in Naperville, IL.
Dr Richard Hagmeyer D.C.
Your First Chiropractic Visit: What You Need to Know.
When you arrive for your first appointment you will be asked to fill out a health history. The purpose for taking your health history is to accumulate as much information about you and your condition as possible before you consult with the doctor. This information is vital to helping us better serve you. Taking a few minutes to complete this health history now will save you time when you come into our chiropractic clinic.
Consultation
The purpose of the initial consultation is to create an environment for communication between you and your chiropractic doctor. The doctor will take this time to get to know you, familiarize himself with your condition and explain thoroughly what he proposes to do today. It is also when we will go over our fees, so that there are no surprises down the road.
Chiropractic Examination
During the examination, the chiropractic doctor will assess the condition of your spine and nervous system, looking specifically for vertebral subluxation. This will include a thorough neurological assessment utilizing reflex, muscle and skin sensation testing as well as very sophisticated, computerized electromyography (EMG). This technology allows us to quantify the level of electrical activity in the soft tissues surrounding your spine, know if it is normal or not and determine which areas of your spine are interfering with the function of your nervous system.
In addition, the doctor will perform a "hands on" palpatory assessment of the spine and it's motion and observe any postural abnormalities. As a result, the doctor will be able to specifically identify the level of subluxation.
X-ray
Essential Chiropractic is equipped with a state-of-the-art x-ray facility. We use Digital high speed x-rays. While it is true that some chiropractors do not utilize x-ray, it is our opinion that this practice is not in your best interest. X-ray examination is vital to achieving optimal chiropractic correction.
Report of Findings
The following day, the doctor will report to you what he has found only after thoroughly reviewing your history, examination, Surface EMG and x-ray results. This will begin with a short video which will help you better understand what the doctor will be explaining. The doctor will then review his findings with you and outline the different care options available. If for some reason the doctor feels he will not be able to help you, you will be referred to someone who will. Otherwise, you are ready for your first adjustment!
First Chiropractic Adjustment
The adjustment is the method by which we remove interference to the nervous system by restoring normal motion and alignment to the spine. Once an adjustment is performed, healing begins immediately. It is truly a life changing experience.
When you're ready to take the first step to total body wellness, contact our chiropractic clinic to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Richard Hagmeyer
River Run Center | 1020 104th Street | Unit 100 |
Naperville, Ill 60564 | 630-718-0554
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