Start with an assessment
Lauren begins with your history and an examination. The first task is to understand what you’re experiencing, what you want to return to doing, and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
She explains the findings and discusses the options before treatment. Sometimes the next step is further evaluation or coordination with another provider.
Tell Lauren what you’re comfortable with
A previous experience, a concern about an adjustment, or a preference for a technique is useful information. Lauren asks what you have tried, what you liked, and what you would prefer to avoid.
She discusses the proposed procedures, alternatives, risks, and your questions. You can agree, ask for more explanation, or choose not to proceed.
Methods and clinical experience
Lauren’s experience includes the following approaches. Which, if any, is suitable for you depends on your assessment and preferences.
- Manual adjustment
- Drop-table technique
- SOT pelvic blocking
- Activator instrument adjusting
- Manual therapy
- Ergonomic guidance
- Provider coordination
These are parts of an individual plan, rather than a list of treatments everyone receives. Ask Lauren to explain a method in plain language before deciding.
Review how things are going
Recommendations for follow-up depend on your symptoms, examination, and response to care. Tell Lauren when something changes, when an approach isn’t working for you, or when your goals change.
A plan can be reconsidered. The website cannot predict how many visits you will need or promise a particular result.
Understand benefits and risks
Different techniques have different considerations. Discuss the proposed approach and alternatives with Lauren, including any health conditions, medications, or prior injuries that could affect the decision.
For independent background, see the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’s overview of spinal manipulation . General research information does not determine whether a treatment is right for an individual.
Before you decide
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