Chiropractic Exam
Information on our chiropractic exams
Welcome to Foundation Chiropractic: Your Path to Optimal Health Begins with a Comprehensive Chiropractic Exam
At Foundation Chiropractic, we believe that your journey to better health starts with a thorough chiropractic exam. Our experienced doctors in Orem and Lehi, Utah, are committed to providing you with the highest quality chiropractic care, beginning with a detailed chiropractic exam designed to uncover the root causes of your discomfort and health concerns.
The Importance of a Chiropractic Exam
A chiropractic exam is the cornerstone of effective chiropractic care. This comprehensive assessment allows our skilled chiropractors to gain a deep understanding of your unique health situation. During your chiropractic exam, we’ll explore various aspects of your health to create a holistic picture of your well-being.
What to Expect During Your Chiropractic Exam
When you visit Foundation Chiropractic for your initial consultation, our doctors will perform a thorough chiropractic exam. This chiropractic exam is not just a routine check-up; it’s a detailed analysis based on your specific complaints and overall health status. Here’s what you can expect during your chiropractic exam:
- Health History Review: Your chiropractic exam begins with a comprehensive review of your health history. We’ll discuss:
- Duration and frequency of symptoms
- Descriptions of your symptoms
- Areas of pain or discomfort
- Factors that increase or decrease your pain
- Your medical history and family medical history
- Dietary habits
- Prior chiropractic or other medical treatments
- Occupational history
- Psychological history
- Physical Examination: A crucial part of your chiropractic exam is the physical examination. This may include:
- Orthopedic tests to diagnose specific musculoskeletal problems
- Neurological tests to assess nerve function
- Range of motion tests
- Postural analysis
- Palpation of the spine and surrounding tissues
- Diagnostic Imaging: If necessary, your chiropractic exam may include X-rays or other imaging studies to get a clearer picture of your spine’s condition.
- Functional Assessments: Your chiropractic exam might also involve functional assessments to evaluate how well your body is performing certain tasks.
The Orthopedic Component of Your Chiropractic Exam
An essential part of your chiropractic exam is the orthopedic evaluation. This aspect of the chiropractic exam helps our chiropractors diagnose specific musculoskeletal problems, conditions, or injuries. During the orthopedic portion of your chiropractic exam, you can expect:
- Physical tests for flexibility, range of motion, and reflexes
- Specific tests for joint function, pathology, and muscle damage
- An examination of affected areas for visible symptoms like swelling or bruising
- Potential imaging tests, such as X-rays
The Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) Approach in Your Chiropractic Exam
At Foundation Chiropractic, we utilize the Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) approach in our chiropractic exams and treatments. This scientifically-based technique allows us to not only address your immediate pain but also focus on structural abnormalities, disease, and organ dysfunction. Our chiropractic exam, guided by CBP principles, aims to provide a long-lasting solution to your underlying health issues, not just temporary symptom relief.
Customized Treatment Plans Based on Your Chiropractic Exam
Following your comprehensive chiropractic exam, our doctors will design an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This plan, based on the findings of your chiropractic exam, may include one or more of the following chiropractic services:
- Manual chiropractic adjustments
- Instrument-assisted chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal structural rehabilitation
- Massage therapy
- Specific stretches and exercises to help your condition
The Ongoing Role of Chiropractic Exams in Your Care
At Foundation Chiropractic, we believe in the importance of regular chiropractic exams to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. These follow-up chiropractic exams allow us to:
- Track improvements in your condition
- Identify any new issues that may have arisen
- Modify your treatment plan for optimal results
- Ensure you’re on the right path to achieving your health goals
Schedule Your Chiropractic Exam Today
Don’t let pain or discomfort hold you back from living your best life. Take the first step towards optimal health by scheduling your comprehensive chiropractic exam with Foundation Chiropractic. Our experienced chiropractors in Orem and Lehi, Utah, are ready to provide you with a thorough chiropractic exam and develop a personalized treatment plan to address your unique health needs.
Remember, your journey to better health begins with a chiropractic exam at Foundation Chiropractic. Contact us today to schedule your chiropractic exam and start your path to improved well-being. Let our team of skilled chiropractors guide you towards a healthier, pain-free life through the power of chiropractic care, starting with your comprehensive chiropractic exam.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Designed to manipulate vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns, or which fail to function properly.
Instrument-Assisted Chiropractic
Uses advanced technology to adjust your vertebrae and produce the relief that increases your comfort and wellbeing.
Chiropractic Exam
Analysis based on your specific complaints, and is designed to determine the issues causing you pain or discomfort.
Pregnancy Care
During pregnancy, the body undergoes several physiological and endocrinological changes that result in spinal and pelvic misalignment.
X-rays
Our practice uses advanced digital imaging to capture highly detailed images of your musculoskeletal system, which allow us to provide you with a more accurate diagnosis, and a much more precise and effective treatment.
Car Accident
The neck and back are some of the most vulnerable parts of the body during a car accident. Our chiropractors our expert in car accident chiropractic services.
Decompression Therapy
Our chiropractors may offer decompression, also known as spinal decompression, to help relieve back, neck, or leg pain.
Neurological Exam
Our chiropractic team provides neurological exams to determine when nerves are involved with your problem, and which nerves are the source of your pain and discomfort.
Postural Analysis
Our team will often perform a postural analysis as part of your chiropractic exam to determine if your posture is contributing to, or causing your pain; and what your correct posture should be.
Electrical Stimulation
Our chiropractors may offer Electrical Stimulation, also called a TENS unit.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure that uses low-power ultrasound waves to create vibrations and/or raise the temperature of body tissue in a targeted area, providing pain relief and loosening tight muscles.
PRP/Ozone injections
Site-specific intramuscular injections can help pain and wound healing.