An initial chiropractic consultation is very similar to that of a standard medical intake. You will likely complete a health questionnaire and answer questions about your health history. The physical exam typically includes a variety of assessments, such as range of motion tests, palpation, reflex testing, muscle strength comparisons, and neurological and orthopedic tests focused on the main complaint.
"Adjustments" are usually the central part of chiropractic treatment. The chiropractic adjustment is a therapeutic rearrangement of the spine and other joints, such as the ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, or shoulder that uses controlled force, leverage, direction, amplitude, and velocity. In other words, an adjustment involves a lot more than simply opening up a joint.
Low-Level Light therapy (also known as phototherapy) involves the application of low power coherent light on injuries and lesions to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It is used to increase the speed, quality and strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation and give pain relief.