New Patient Forms & Information All members of our staff are available for a complete and thorough discussion. It is imperative that we get complete and accurate information from each of our patients in order for us to give the best care possible. Please fill out all forms in their entirety. We have provided new patient forms online so you can print them out ahead of time to be able to fill them out in the comfort of your home. Bring them to your first visit along with any required identification and insurance, medicare, etc. cards. What To Expect Health History The first step for a Nordonia Hills Chiropractic patient is filling out a complete health history form. Old injuries, chronic problems, and the patient's present symptoms are recorded on the form for study. Consultation After reviewing the health history, the Doctor meets with the patient to discuss their problems and to determine how they can be best treated through Chiropractic care. New Patients are questioned by the Doctor about how the physical strains have affected their health by precipitating spinal misalignments and subsequent impingement of the nervous system. Examination Checking the spinal range of motion is a regular part of the physical exam. Other Chriopractic tests such as reflexes are done. X-rays A Chiropractic physical includes full-length X-rays of the spine, an important innovation of Chiropractic. These X-rays show the spine in its natural weight-bearing state. Subluxations are determined by careful analysis of the X-rays, palpation of the soft tissue of the spine, the range of motion studies, and the results of tests with instruments. Information Panel After studying the health history, examination tests, and X-rays, the Doctor meets again with the patient to explain the results of the exam and the recommended course of Chiropractic care. A complete information panel is available along with other aids so that any and all questions the patient has can be answered. Also, the Doctor will explain the spine and subluxations. Each nerve root serves a certain portion of the body and its organs. Impairment of nerve functions can cause or complicate many disease processes. |