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Tips to Prepare for Your First Chiropractic Appointment

Here, we will provide facts and helpful tips to help you prepare for your first chiropractic appointment.
Get Documents Ready: Before you head down for your first consultation, get ready your full medical history and any scans or past records which may be of help. It can also help to write things down to share with your doctor. Some insurance policies may also provide coverage for chiropractic services, so be sure to check with your insurance provider beforehand.
Arrive on Time: As with most medical visits, there will be some paperwork to complete. Factor in a little extra waiting time as some patients before you may take longer to end their session.
Dress Comfortably: During a chiropractic consultation, you may be made to move around in various positions. Some sessions may require you to remove your clothing to facilitate imaging scans, such as X-rays. This means you may be lying down, facing up, twisting around, resting on your side – you get the picture.
Articulate Your Pain: Be as honest and transparent as possible, as this will help you get an accurate diagnosis. Your chiropractor may ask you detailed questions about your lifestyle, and while that may feel intrusive at first, opening up will allow you to get the full range of benefits of the treatment.