Austin Chiropractic New Patient Process 

Step One: Schedule Your First Visit!

Step Two: Fill out New Patient Paperwork.

Step Three: Initial Examination

On your first visit you will have a short consultation with Dr. Daniel to discuss any health issues and goals that may be causing symptoms such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, etc.

A comprehensive chiropractic examination and evaluation including any test's necessary will be performed to further help determine the precise cause of your problem.

WHAT to expect at the exam: 
The first order of business is checking your vital signs, reflexes, and blood pressure. Sometimes, measurements will be taken to determine arm and leg length. Next, you will be asked to do a series of simple and easy activities or exercises. These exercises will provide information about your motor skills, balance, and gait, among others. These tests also help determine your range of motion, muscle tone and strength, and integrity of your nervous system. Any abnormalities could provide clues about a condition. You may be asked to:

• Bend forward, sideways, or backwards - Misaligned spinal vertebrae can sometimes be detected during this exercise.
• Flex and extend your leg - This is a test for signs of sprain and helps determine the integrity of your joints (also called the "Yeoman's Test").
• Grip something such as a rubber ball - Your grip strength is vital for showing signs of muscular or nerve damage.
• Lie down and raise one leg - This is often referred to as the "Thomas Test," in which the chiropractor gently pushes on your raised leg to check for hip joint mobility.
• Stand and raise one leg - This test can sometimes show whether you have sciatica, a nerve disorder in your lower back. Another test may involve pushing on your raised leg to determine whether you have pain, inflammation, or imbalance in the joints between your spinal vertebrae. (This is also called the "Psoas Muscle Test.")
• Stand or sit - Posture can sometimes show whether you have misalignments in your spine.
• Walk a straight line - This test measures your gait, and helps to determine if you have a normal walking pattern.
• Walk in place - Abnormalities in the way your pelvis and spine coordinate can be seen during this test.
• Bilateral Weight Scales will tell us how evenly distributed you are carrying the forces put upon our body.
• Postural Evaluation

Next, a short physical exam by the chiropractor will involve palpation, or use of the hands, to explore the alignment of your spine and other structures, as well as provide information on any stimuli that may cause pain.  X-rays may also be taken if necessary.

Step Five: Go Over Your Xray Examination!

After reviewing your xrays, the doctor will decide how he can best help you and offer you a thorough explanation of care recommendations and the action steps you need to take to obtain the results you desire.

Step Six: Start Maximizing Health!

Initiate care and start on your path to reaching your God-given health potential!

Congratulations on taking the first steps to creating true wellness from within.

Remember your health outcomes are based on your health choices!