New Patients
Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Consultation
Once the paperwork portion is finished, your consultation with the Doctor of Chiropractic will begin. At this meeting, we will discuss your health issues and related concerns. Treatment options will be presented and explained.
The consultation process is vital to help our staff learn more about you and your overall health. Once we understand and determine your condition, we can discuss what your expectations are for treatment. Afterwards, we can talk to you about how chiropractic treatment can help you regain optimum levels of health.
Examination
The physical exam will take place following your consultation. This is where the doctor tests your reflexes and your flexibility. Additional tests will be performed including: postural tests, physical tests, standard neurological tests and orthopedic tests. Please understand that no testing will occur without your consent. Our staff will explain everything as the test proceeds.
Xray Studies
Depending on what condition you present with, we may recommend taking X-rays. These tests provide us with a clear picture and can help us implement an effective treatment plan. This process can showcase any potential spinal issues. Many patients are completely shocked to see their X-ray results first hand. At times, patients are able to see their misalignments and degeneration by themselves.
Report Of Findings
Once all of your personal information has been taken into consideration and exams are finished, the chiropractor will offer you a detailed report of all the medical findings. Any questions or concerns you may have at this time will additionally be discussed. For example, you will know:
A) How often do I need treatment?
B) Can chiropractic care help me and my situation?
C) What is the cost of treatment?
The chiropractic doctor will be able to make specific recommendations after thoroughly examining your spine and inspecting your X-rays. Your treatment goals will be discussed alongside your health history. If your condition would benefit from other health care providers including Massage Therapy, you will be notified. The caring professionals at Arctic Chiropractic will clearly define a health and wellness schedule to suit your individual health requirements.
Treatment
The physical exam will take place following your consultation. T avhis is where the doctor tests your reflexes and your flexibility. Additional tests will be performed including: postural tests, physical tests, standard neurological tests and orthopedic tests. Please understand that no testing will occur without your consent. Our staff will explain everything as the test proceeds.
Wellness Program
Once you are preparing to leave the clinic, the doctor will discuss a wellness program that you can implement at home or possibly at work. This may include applying ice or heat during certain times of the day, activities and certain positions to avoid while the healing process is occurring and exercises or stretches to do.
If you prefer a bit more guidance, our wellness team will be happy to work closely beside you to help you facilitate healthy habits and new lifestyle routines. No two people are the same; therefore, everyone requires a unique wellness plan. We want to ensure that you are able to attain and maintain a positive mental state while being active and healthy in terms of diet and exercise while you are on your way to attaining great spinal alignment.
New Patient Forms
Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy offers our patient form(s) online so you can be completed in the comfort of your home or office. These forms gives us the history and current state of your health. What questions, concerns, or goals regarding wellness can we help you with? Let us know!
Instructions:
1. Download the necessary form, print it out and fill in the required information.
2. Fax us your printed and completed form(s) or bring it with you to your appointment.
To find forms visit your location’s page for that respective clinics forms.
Many people finally book an appointment with their chiropractor after living with pain. The first part of treatment is to alleviate symptoms. Depending on how severe the issue is, this may require numerous visits. It is common for some patients to have to have up to 2 or 3 visits per week for a certain amount of time.
Lots of individuals associate pain as being a decent indicator regarding their overall health. They assume that there is nothing wrong since they are not experiencing any pain. As much sense as this analogy can seem to make, it is not an accurate indicator of one’s health. Often, symptoms such as pain only appear after an illness or disease has become significantly advanced.
Most chiropractors view eliminating the patient’s pain and symptoms as one of the easiest components to their care. However, it is integral for the patient to continue strengthening their system and maintaining follow up appointments even after symptoms disappear. This is important in order to lessen the chance of another injury occurring. Even when your symptoms have vanished and you are feeling better, it necessary to finish the treatment protocol to ensure your bones, muscles and tendons stay in their correct position.
Treatment adjustments will not be as frequent during the corrective and restorative phase in comparison to the initial phase. You may be give a set of strengthening exercises to complete at home or equipment recommendations to use on-site in order to help facilitate your healing processes.
Do not be discouraged if you experience the odd flare-up during your healing. This happens on occasion as your body goes through the various motions of healing. Depending on how severe your condition or injury is healing times will vary. Note that some patients range from a few months up to a couple of years. Each person is unique and responds differently to treatment. This is an individual process and you need to be patient with yourself.
Routine chiropractic care is a vital component to helping ensure that you maintain optimum physical health. Treatments can help keep your body functioning at its best. Regular chiropractic care is an important part of keeping your musculoskeletal system functioning at its best. Promoting the health and longevity of your spine and muscles will keep you agile and enjoying a full range of motion.
Common aches and pains can be eliminated when you are incorporating chiropractic care into your healthy lifestyle. Many people suffer chronic, unnecessary pain. Keeping your joints more supple and can help you enjoy your favorite activities for years to come.
Our office works closely with most insurance plans. Health insurance plans including worker’s compensation and Medicare are accepted, as well as auto accident and personal injury claims. It is common for plans and coverage to vary greatly from person to person. Please feel free to call our office ahead of time to discuss what your plan covers. Our staff will be happy to take the time to decipher the details on your behalf. They will be able to discuss your plan benefits prior to treatment with no additional cost.
Flexible payment programs options can be arranged for patients who have little to no coverage for chiropractic care. Some plans do not offer chiropractic benefits and some people have no insurance at all. We believe that when care is necessary, it should be provided. Thankfully, chiropractic care is cost-effective and affordable; enabling many patients the ability to directly pay for each treatment at the end of their appointment.
Our focus at Arctic Chiropractic is to help you and your family actively take responsibility for feeling your very best. We want to help you on your journey to wellness; whether that means helping you manage a disease process or being proactive in your overall health. Our compassionate staff takes the time to create a customized health plan to benefit you and your family. Creating an attainable wellness lifestyle that you can afford to incorporate into your life is just one of our many specialties.
Our professional and experienced staff understands that investing a small portion of your money and time now to benefit your health will cost you less time and energy than trying to recover it after an illness sets in. If finances are inhibiting you from receiving the care you need, please contact our office ASAP! We would be glad to help if you feel like you don’t have enough time or resources to take adequate care of yourself. We believe in proactive healthcare approach. We would feel terrible if your first visit to us was one out of crisis.
We enjoy educating our patients about how important living a healthy life is. Sadly, if you do not have your health, you do not have anything. Many people do not connect these dots until much too late. Let us help you achieve your healthiest and most active lifestyle. Book your appointment with us today!
