Greeting
You will be greeted by a friendly, courteous staff that will take your important medical information and will guide you through our office. Consultation The first step toward good health is face-to-face communication between the doctor and the patient. One-on-one meetings are the best way to establish the challenges, goals and possibilities involved in a comprehensive care plan. Your doctor will speak with you about your specific complaint and will take thorough notes on your medical history. Please bring any pertinent information such as MRI reports or X-rays.
Examination
You will be given a thorough orthopedic and neurological exam, which will allow us to diagnose your condition. We will assess your range of motion, flexibility, strength and overall stability in order to recommend the personalized treatment plan needed to restore your health, comfort and well-being. X-rays will be taken to aid in diagnosing your medical condition. When needed, outside imaging modalities and lab work may be ordered.
Report of Findings
The doctor will review your exam and X-ray findings with you. If Dr. Tigges feels chiropractic will help you, then a treatment plan will be given. Most conditions respond in 6-8 visits.
Treatment
Now our entire staff becomes involved in your overall treatment plan. This interactive process will likely include regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments, possibly combined with other therapies. Our experts will also help you make the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve and maintain your good health. Treatment will be given in an individualized manner. This will consist of specific chiropractic adjusting to get you moving pain-free again. Complimenting your adjustment, any number of physiotherapeutic modalities, massage techniques, or home care recommendations will be given. Your first visit usually takes anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours.Arriving thirty minutes early for paperwork will help to ensure a low wait time to meet the doctor.
Results
Finally, the doctor will monitor your progress, re-evaluate your treatment plan and update your program on a regular basis. Our goal is to return you to a normal level of function and lifestyle.