Your
first visit at Napoli Chiropractic Center
After you have made your appointment
with
us, please familarize yourself with where we are located. This
can
be done by visiting our Map & Directions
section
or by simply calling us at (763) 427-2400.
We ask that you arrive about 10-15
minutes
early to fill out the necessary paperwork.
Your first visit to Napoli Chiropractic
will take
about 45 minutes to an hour.
This is an outline of what your first
visit may likely include.
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Once you've arrived, please check in
with
the receptionist and sign-in.
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Please fill out all paperwork and
forms.
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You will then be called back to
consult and
talk to your doctor about your health concern. This will include
getting a complete history of your health, past and present complaints,
and injuries you may have encountered.
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Then a physical exam will be
performed, including; standard orthopedic testing, ranges of motion, and standard neurologic testing.
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Then, if necessary, x-rays will be
taken.
If the doctor deems that x-rays are necessary, they will be taken on
site.
Patients are always shown their own x-rays and are encouraged to ask
questions.
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You will then be started on
therapies.
Therapies help reduce any pain, inflammation, or muscle spasm that you
my be suffering from.
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Therapies that are used
at Napoli
Chiropractic
Center include: interferential muscle stim, ultrasound, deep muscle
massage, and traction. The clinic has four different types of traction
specfic for the patient and his/her condition. See our Services page for descriptions.
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Then your doctor will give you your
treatment.
The treatment will include adjustments
and specialized muscle work.
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This will also allow you to ask your
doctor
any further questions about your visit and your health.
Please keep in mind, only your first visit
takes this long. Any return visits are an average of 15-20
minutes,
because then you are only started on therapy and then adjusted.
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