First Visit

What to expect on your first visit

The first appointment is typically one hour during which you can address your concerns in detail by discussing your history and the problems you are currently experiencing.  After the history has been taken, the doctor will perform a thorough physical exam and outline treatment options including rehabilitation, exercises, soft tissue work, and chiropractic adjustments.  Because we book plenty of time for our patients, you will never feel rushed.  Most consecutive visits will be about 30 minutes and typically include exercises, soft tissue treatment (Graston and A.R.T.), and chiropractic adjustments.

With most insurance companies, you do not need a referral from a medical doctor to be seen by a chiropractic doctor.

PDF version of our Patient Intake Forms.

 Insurance and cost of treatment

• We are contracted with most major health insurance companies. We will gladly check your benefits.
• For patients without insurance, we have a special discounted (all inclusive) cash rate of $175 for the first visit and $75 for most consecutive treatment visits.  Please call the office for details.
• Payment is collected at the time of services.  We accept cash, check, Visa, and Master Card.
• Liens will be considered on Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury (PI) cases on an individual basis.

Common conditions we treat

Chiropractic treatment has been proven to be effective for many musculoskeletal conditions.  Most people know that chiropractic is the treatment of choice for neck and back pain, but we have had tremendous success with a variety of conditions ranging from head aches, strain/sprain injuries of almost any joint, TMJ pain, Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain with inflammation), and treatment of both the upper and lower extremities.

Apart from the normal conditions treated by chiropractors, some patients report benefits for non-musculoskeletal complaints.

If you are unsure if you need chiropractic care or if chiropractic is right for your situation, call the office to set up a complimentary 10 minute consultation.  You will be glad that you did.

Below is a partial list of common conditions that are treated at Financial District Chiropractic.

• Neck and shoulder pain and strains/sprains:
    Whiplash injury
    TMJ and jaw pain
    Rotator cuff injury
  
  
• Low back pain and strains/sprains:
     Sciatica
     Facet syndrome and related
     Degenerated disc disease and disc herniation/bulges
     Spondylolisthesis
  
  
• Headaches (tension type):
  
  
• Extremity injuries to the wrist/elbow/knee/ankles:
     Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
     Ganglion cysts
     Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis and golfers elbow)
     Frozen shoulder
     Knee and ankle sprains
     Plantar fasciitis
     Ilio-tibial band syndrome (ITB)
     Piriformis syndromePlantar fasciitis
     Achilles tendonitis
  
  
• Myofascial pain syndromes including fibromyalgia
  
  
• Pregnancy and Menstrual related back pain
  
  
• Overweight and obesity

Many conditions have related soft tissue problems which are treated with Graston or Active Release Technique ® (ART).

Treatment protocol

At Financial District Chiropractic, we have a three-prong approach to treatment.

1. Physical rehabilitation exercises.  Studies have shown that patients who participate in an active rehabilitation program in association with conservative chiropractic care tend to respond quicker to care, require less treatment, and have better long term outcomes.
2. Soft tissue treatment:  At FDC we use both Graston Technique and Active Release Technique to work on the affected and surrounding tissue.  Again, when incorporating soft tissue treatment with chiropractic adjustments, we have found that patients respond quicker, with better long term outcomes.
3. Chiropractic adjustments:  There is no substitute for the chiropractic adjustment.  Apart from providing proper biomechanics to the joints being adjusted, chiropractic adjustments have a direct effect on the sympathetic branch of the central nervous system by means of stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in joint capsules.  Besides, it feels great to be adjusted.  Just ask any chiropractic patient.

The Graston Technique and ART are highly effective soft tissue treatments used to detect and break up scar tissue or adhesions that cause pain and restrict motion. Graston and ART can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions and decrease the overall treatment time for many injuries. 

Treatment Frequency and Duration

Patients often report significant relief after the first few visits, but treatment plans vary depending on the severity and complexity of the complaint(s).  Generally, patients are treated 1-3 times a week (depending on severity) for 2-3 weeks and then re-evaluated.

After the main complaint is resolved patients are released from care.  However, a growing number of patients are requesting regular chiropractic care to help maintain their improved health status.  Regular chiropractic care is a lifestyle choice, much like healthy eating, regular exercise, and regular dental care.  Think of it as dental care for your back--spinal hygiene.  You no longer need to have a tooth ache to see the dentist, and you don’t need a spinal complaint to get beneficial chiropractic adjustments.  Ultimately, our main concern is patient satisfaction. Whether you are seeking pain relief or looking for a more proactive approach to healthy living, Financial District Chiropractic is your right choice.