What To Expect
Austin Spine Doctor & Chiropractor

CONSULTATION
On your first visit to our office, the doctor will sit down with you to discuss your health concerns or problems. This information will help in determining what course of examinations to take with
your case.

CHIROPRACTIC EXAM
The doctor will perform the appropriate orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic testing. Because your posture is the window to your spine, a thorough postural analysis will be done as well as range of motion testing. The doctor will check your spine for proper function and show you areas of displacements or subluxations. The purpose of an examination is to determine if a subluxation is present with your spine and if chiropractic care would be beneficial to you.

X-RAY EVALUATION
If necessary, X-rays can be taken and developed in our office. X-rays allow us to fully understand, see your problem, and enable us to explain the problem to you more easily. These films help determine the health of your spine, alignment, and degeneration. With this information the doctor will be able to determine more exactly what is causing your problem and what it will take to correct it.  

The Nervous System and Your Body
Establishing nerve flow to the body isthe key to optimal health. The brain sends messages to the body through the spine.  Here is a before and after x-ray of a misaligned spine. In the misaligned spine, nerve flow will be interrupted. Noticable symptoms may not be present at this time, In the corrected spine, the brain can send and receive uninterrupted messages to the entire body through the nerves, allowing the individual to obtain optimal health.

REPORT OF FINDINGS
During the report the Doctor will go over the
findings from your examination and testing and let you know if your case can be Accepted for care. He will thoroughly explain any x-rays and findings and answer any questions or concerns. The doctor will let
you know how long it will take to correct the problem, how often he will need to see you and how much money it may cost. The
doctor will go over his best recommendations for you.

• Relief Care- the first phase of care focused on getting rid of pain.
• Corrective Care- phase where we continue care to further correct your problem. During this phase, you are pain free, but continuing to work towards permanent correction and improve your body’s function.
• Maintenance Care- is when the problem has been corrected and focus becomes maintaining results and further prevention. Maintenance is different for everyone.

The type of care you decide is up to you. The doctor’s goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for your own personal health care.