FPC | First Visit

Your first step as a new Chiropractic patient is filling out a complete Health History form. Old injuries, chronic problems and any present symptoms are recorded on the form for study. All members of the staff are always available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

If you would like to make an appointment, we recommend that you fill out the proper forms ahead of time and bring it in with you as it will save you time and allow us to give you the care you need as soon as possible. To access and print your first visit forms please click here:

After reviewing your Health History, one of our doctors will meet with you to discuss any health issues and determine how they can best be treated through Chiropractic care. You will receive a thorough orthopedic, neurologic, physical and chiropractic examination. Checking the spinal range of motion is a regular part of the physical exam. Subluxations as well as many other ailments can be determined by careful analysis of X-rays taken (if necessary), palpation of the soft tissue of the spine, range of motion studies, and tests will be performed with non-invasive techniques.

A chiropractic examination typically includes full-length X-rays of the spine. These standing X-rays show the spine in its natural weight-bearing state. This will allow Dr. Minico, Dr. Filter, or Dr. Jacobs to determine if you haveany number of ailments such as: arthritis, disc degeneration pathologies, or other conditions that could be contradictory to chiropractic treatment.

After the Doctor has studied and reviewed the X-rays, he will meet again with you on your next appointment to explain the results of the exam and the findings of your X-Rays and discuss the recommended course of Chiropractic care.

The adjustment, or correction, of a subluxation is the means for care provided by a chiropractic doctor. Padded tables of several types are used for adjusting, including mechanized versions which accommodates a wide variety of postures.

The first adjustment begins to restore the vertebra to its natural position. The soft tissues, muscles, and ligaments are stretched when the vertebra is in an unnatural position, so these tissues must have time to rehabilitate and settle back into their natural positions after treatment begins. Normally, proper muscle tone, ligament position, and the shape of the vertebrae will keep the spinal column within proper alignment preserving normal nerve function.