What to Expect

Before Your Visit

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card
• Extended health insurance card (if applicable)
• List of current medications
• Any relevant medical records or imaging (X-rays, MRI)
• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing

How to Prepare

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete intake forms
• Avoid eating a heavy meal right before your appointment
• Write down any questions you want to ask
• Note when your symptoms started and what makes them better or worse

Health History & Consultation

Your appointment begins with a thorough discussion of your health. We'll ask about:

• Your current symptoms and concerns
• When the problem started and how it has progressed
• Previous injuries, surgeries, or health conditions
• Your lifestyle, work environment, and daily activities
• Your health goals and expectations

This conversation helps us understand your unique situation and develop an effective treatment plan.

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Physical Examination

A comprehensive examination helps us identify the source of your problem. This may include:

• Posture Assessment - Evaluating your standing and sitting posture
• Range of Motion Tests - Checking how well your joints move
• Neurological Tests - Assessing reflexes, muscle strength, and sensation
• Orthopedic Tests - Specific tests to identify problem areas
• Palpation - Feeling the spine and muscles for tenderness or misalignment

If needed, we may recommend X-rays or other imaging, which can often be done on-site.

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Diagnosis & Treatment Plan

After the examination, your chiropractor will:

• Explain what they found during the examination
• Provide a diagnosis in clear, understandable terms
• Discuss your treatment options
• Recommend a treatment plan with expected timeline
• Answer any questions you have

We believe in informed consent - you'll understand exactly what we recommend and why before any treatment begins.

Your First Treatment

Many patients receive their first adjustment on the initial visit. Here's what to expect:

• Comfortable positioning - You'll lie on a specially designed chiropractic table
• Gentle adjustments - Quick, controlled movements to specific joints
• Popping sounds - You may hear a sound similar to cracking knuckles (this is normal and painless)
• Immediate relief - Many patients feel better right away
• Mild soreness - Some experience temporary soreness, like after exercise

We always work within your comfort level and can use gentler techniques if preferred.

After Your Visit

Before you leave, we'll provide:

• Post-treatment instructions and recommendations
• Any exercises or stretches to do at home
• Scheduling for follow-up appointments
• Insurance receipts for your records

Total first visit duration: 45-60 minutes

Follow-up visits: Typically 15-30 minutes