The first visit and appointment begins with you filling out your personal information and a detailed symptom survey form. After this is done, spinal X-rays will be taken. The X-ray helps the chiropractor understand the structure and integrity of your bone anatomy and will help him find any misalignments to the nearest one hundredth of a degree. Next, a physical exam will take place where he will pay especially close attention to the neck and spine areas, which is the core of chiropractic care. Once you have been evaluated by the doctor, you will receive your first adjustment. Your first adjustment will take place on a comfortable padded table made specifically for chiropractic care. Adjustments may be performed while you are face down, on your side, sitting upright, or lying on your back. Many patients feel immediate relief of their symptoms while others will require multiple sessions of adjustment. Once you have been adjusted, the doctor will create a treatment plan designed specifically for you. It is not uncommon for your chiropractor to recommend multiple sessions. If you have chronic pain, a high level of discomfort, or bear multiple issues at once, you will likely need ongoing care. This can mean regular weekly sessions, reduced to monthly, with the ultimate goal of ongoing care only as needed. Your chiropractor will take into consideration your overall health, physical condition, and goals to create a treatment plan. Please ask all the questions you want as your journey to great health begins now.