• 440 Laurel St Suite A Waukee, IA 50263

1st Chiropractic Visit

On your first visit to our office

You can expect to spend approximately 45 min. to 1 hour during your first visit. Prior to this visit, Waukee, IA chiropractors  ask that you fill out our “initial visit forms” online with details regarding your health history. This saves valuable time when you have these forms filled out in advance. 

first waukee chiropractic visit

COURSE OF CARE

We will discuss all your health concerns with you to help determine the best course of care. Next, your doctor will perform a skin temperature test using an instrument called a “Temp-o-scope/Nervo-scope”. This instrument records temperature readings on both sides of the spine. We're is looking for asymmetries that show up as specific patterns along the spine demonstrating nerve irritation. The scope pinpoints the particular area/areas that likely indicate where the nerve is being irritated. The instrument is non-invasive and glides gently down the length of your back like two fingers sliding down each side of your spine.

BEGINNING CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN Waukee

Next, Gonstead chiropractors will feel for the presence of swelling, tenderness, and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back (static palpation). We're also feeling for motion in the spine while moving and bending you (motion palpation) to determine how easily/difficult each segment in your spine is moving in different directions. The doctor is also visually looking for subtle changes in your posture or gait that may indicate a problem as well.

NEXT STEPS

We’ll take an x-ray (if appropriate). The X-rays will help the team at Adapt Family Chiropractic complete a thorough analysis of your spine.

THE X-RAYS IN THE “GONSTEAD SYSTEM”

Aside from pathology, x-rays are used to determine the best way to adjust a segment SPECIFICALLY e.g., which side of the joint to contact and thrust on and which side to stabilize, the best line-of-drive and thrust mechanism to make a specific correction. The goal is to restore FUNCTION, not necessarily straighten misalignments that may be normal for that individual.

Lastly, we will schedule your second visit to discuss our findings regarding your condition and determine a course of care.

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What Patients Say About Adapt Family Chiropractic
Dr. Jen took me from a place of being unable to function to feeling the best that I've ever felt in a matter of 2 weeks!!! She's a great Dr. and super kind & compassion.
Eric T.
Dr. Morecraft is an amazing doctor! She really listens to your needs and is compassionate about making you well! I highly recommend her.
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Dr. Jen is an amazing Chiropractor. She is thorough in her evaluation and specific in her adjustments. She is the best of the best!
Mikayla V.
Dr. Jen is great! I have come to love the Gonstead Method of chiropractic. Our whole family goes to Adapt Family Chiropractic and we couldn’t be more thankful.
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