The first visit to Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor is important. But how does this first visit take place?

Upon your arrival, Dr. Sylvain Desforges, your chiropractor, will open your file and you will be invited to answer a questionnaire. In order to determine if he is able to help you, the chiropractor must first establish his chiropractic diagnosis, which involves identifying the nature of your condition. To do this, he will have to ask you questions about your condition and the reasons that led you to consult, but also about your past and current health in general.

Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor will then establish the examinations to be made to make his diagnosis. The typical exam includes an assessment of your postureand gait, the range of motion of your joints and finally the functions of your nerves and your muscles and joints.

He will also perform a chiropractic assessment of the mobility of your spine to identify if these areas are problematic, which will detect areas where the movement of your vertebrae is not adequate.

It is also possible that Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor performs or prescribes X-rays of your spine or other joints to complete his analysis. To help you, the chiropractor will recommend the treatments that are best for you, depending on your condition, your age and your state of health.

Following the initial examination, Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor must explain the results of this examination and the diagnosis made and must explain the nature of the treatment that offers you and must obtain your consent before proceeding to treatment.

Depending on your condition, he may also refer you to another health professional. Informed consent to chiropractic care is mandatory and must be signed by the patient. As with any other health intervention, this consent states that you had the opportunity to discuss with the professional about your diagnosis, proposed treatments, possible benefits and complications and that you authorize him to begin his care. This consent does not constitute a commitment to continuing long-term care and may be revoked at any time.

Do not hesitate to ask Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor during the exam and when he will recommend a treatment. Remember that Dr. Sylvain Desforges, chiropractor is a partner of your health, so it is important to establish a relationship of trust between you and him.

For more details about chiropractors, visit the website of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec www.ordredeschiropraticiens.ca

Your first visit to a doctor of chiropractic will be similar in many ways to visiting a medical doctor you will be asked to complete an intake form and answer questions about your health history so the chiropractor can understand your overall health picture.

When you’ll meet your chiropractor you’ll be asked about the reason for your visit and a physical examination will be undertaken a variety of physical tests will be conducted to evaluate your problem and assist the chiropractor in making a diagnosis.

These tests may vary depending on the nature of your complaint physical tests usually include evaluating your range of motion, your posture, joint mobility and reflexes, as well as examining the areas of your body where you’re feeling pain or restricted movement.

Your chiropractor will then explain the findings of the examination and provide a diagnosis. In some cases additional tests such as x-rays may be required you may be referred for medical care if it is appropriate.

Your chiropractor will recommend a treatment plan and treatment may start on the first visit. Your informed consent to treatment will be obtained before care begins. Your chiropractic experience may vary from the example demonstrated in this video, based on the protocols of individual clinics and your presenting complaint.