What to Expect During Your First Chiropractic Visit

Chiropractic care is the best way to stay healthy and free of discomfort in a natural way. Chiropractic methods use nutrition, posture, physical manipulation, and support to improve your mental and physical wellness. When you are looking for a chiropractor, you will want to find a doctor who has the experience and takes the time to properly tailor the healing approach to your individual needs. There are a lot of chiropractors and varying practices out there, so it is important to find the right one.

Being Evaluated for Chiropractic Care

When visiting Back to Mind, your first visit with Dr. Gady will start with an evaluation to get to know you. It is important to know your medical history, your current issues, possible injuries and any medicines or supplements you might be taking. Dr. Gady gets to know his patients in order to put together a treatment plan best for them.

Your doctor should always start with a physical assessment and understanding of your medical history before starting any treatment. In most cases, an X-ray should be done to make sure the spine isn’t hiding any surprises. A chiropractor that wants to jump straight into “back cracking” is likely just performing surface adjustments for a quick buck (or worse, maybe a hack job that could cause real harm with a lack of care), and isn’t going to help you with true healing.

Check online for reviews to see what patients are saying about the practice and doctors involved. A good professional is going to use a variety of services to help create a treatment plan designed to heal and strengthen your body.

Creating the Right Chiropractic Plan for You

Chiropractic care is for everyone. Whether you’ve hurt your neck in a car accident or have lower back spasms from sitting in an office chair at work all day—chiropractic care can help heal your body. While many patients come to us in pain or discomfort from a specific problem, we highly encourage healthy patients to see us and improve their already good health. Chiropractic care often relieves stress and tension most people don’t realize they are carrying—boosting energy levels, improving moods and supporting the strength of the body.

Chiropractors do a lot more than “crack backs.” You want to find a chiropractor that offers a wide range of services to support your mental and physical health in whatever ways would be best for you. At our Pompano Beach location, you may be offered a combination of therapies and services, including:

Massage Therapy – gentle manipulation of the muscles to help ease stress and tension, allowing the body to get back into correct alignment.

Physiotherapy – specific care and a therapeutic strategy to help with recovery from an injury, disability or illness.

Stretching and Exercise Regimen – strengthening and lengthening activities designed to improve muscles around problematic areas and prevent further injury.

Spinal Manipulation – adjusting the alignment of the spine to correct subluxations and reduce strain on the surrounding muscles.

Nutritional Counseling – supportive dieting practices that focus in increasing foods that support the health and strength of the body.

X-Rays – a deeper look into your physical structure and problem areas for a clearer diagnosis and point of reference.

Spinal Decompression – a non-invasive and non-surgical traction therapy that reverses the daily strain placed on the back.

Hydrotherapy – a gentle alternative to spinal adjustments and massage that relaxes the muscles.

Ultrasound Therapy – gentle waves of healing through modern equipment that can treat pain and illness in a non-invasive way.

Custom Orthotic Insoles – supporting the spine, knees, hips and proper posture with custom orthotic fittings for insoles that distribute weight properly.

A combination of these services is often best for helping each patient find the health and wellness they need. Whether you are in pain or just want to find a way to reduce stress in your life, we can help!

We have several convenient locations throughout Florida, including Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Hollywood, and Tamarac. Make your appointment today by calling Back to Mind Chiropractic at 954-986-4559.