What To Expect
American Family Chiropractic — here's exactly what happens at your visit.
Your visit, step by step
Brief Paperwork
We have some brief paperwork for you to fill out. It provides us with general information about yourself and your health. Please fill out new patient paperwork to the best of your ability.
Consultation and Examination
Dr. Zelony will go over your health concerns with you. He will ask you various questions related to your condition. The doctor will perform a number of specialized tests to determine which areas are affected and to what extent.
X-Rays
Your specific condition may require us to take X-rays to either rule out more serious conditions or assist us in the most effective treatment plan for you. X-rays are done in office to reduce the amount of time lapse between diagnosis and treatment.
Same Day Treatment
Once finished with the examination and all appropriate studies, patients generally will be provided with their first treatment during the visit. Treatments include spinal adjustments, physical therapy and muscle testing. Since each patient has their own custom treatment plan, this may or may not include all forms of therapy.
Home Instructions
Prior to leaving, the patient will be given instructions on what activities to avoid or what activities to do at home. This may include application of heat, ice or what activities to avoid, as well as home exercise.
Scheduling Your Next Appointment
Payment is due at time of service. We accept most insurance and will handle the paperwork from there. We also have very reasonable payment options for those patients that do not have insurance or do not have chiropractic benefits with their insurance.
The first visit usually takes about an hour.
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