Second Visit
On your second visit we will answer the following questions:
- What's causing my problem?
- Can chiropractic care help me?
- How long will it take for me to be well?
- How much will it cost and does my insurance cover chiropractic care?
On the second visit, Dr. Spurlock will explain his findings to you and lay out a course of treatment. The doctor may prescribe some physical modalities similar to those used in a physical therapy office in order to speed the recovery and healing process. These may include ultrasound, interferential current (electrical therapy), ice, heat, traction or rehabilitation exercises.
The Adjustment/Manipulation
Although the back is the primary focus of chiropractic, the manipulations can be applied to any muscle or joint in the body. After proper positioning, the chiropractor creates tension around the offending joint, then applies pressure to return normal movement to the joint. A "popping" sound is often heard and sometimes felt, following this maneuver. The noise is similar to the one you hear when cracking your knuckles. There is fluid inside all joints, and within this fluid are bubbles. When the adjustment/manipulation is performed, the bubbles pop, producing an audible sound. Although this is not necessary for the treatment to be effective, it is simply the sound of the joint suddenly moving or releasing from it's restricted state. After the adjustment, pain is relieved due to the proper function being restored to the joint.
Visit Time
On your first visit, plan on some time filling out paperwork unless you printed it off this website and brought it in. Plan on spending about 90 minutes in the office on your first visit. Successive visits may last anywhere between 10-30 minutes.