New Chiropractic Patient Center
YOUR FIRST VISIT
On your first visit to this office you will be greeted warmly by staff and you will then be asked
to fill out our required paperwork, which will help us gain some information about yourself and
your condition. Dr. Audia will then talk with you and take a detailed history of your complaint and general
health concerns in order to get a better understanding of your case.
EXAMINATION
After a thorough consultation with the Dr. Audia, you will have a complete chiropractic
examination. This may include testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend, as well as
other standard orthopedic, neurological, postural, and physical examinations. The doctor will
gain valuable information regarding your condition to gain a better understanding of how
chiropractic can help you.
X-RAY
The need for X-ray is considered on a case-by-case basis and is sometimes required to get
a full evaluation of a patient. If needed Dr. Audia will refer you to a local imaging center.
CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT
Dr. Audia uses a variety of low force chiropractic techniques including upper cervical toggle
recoil, thompson drop table work, and lumbar distraction. Most patients experience positive results from the very first adjustment. Individual results
may vary depending on the severity and length of your condition. Dr. Audia's special gentle,
yet very effective chiropractic treatment is interactive with the patient, gentle enough for kids,
yet able to restore function and movement for the athlete and senior.
Chiropractic Techniques
Chiropractic Adjustment - An adjustment is a specifically applied force to a joint that exhibits a decrease in normal motion. An adjustment is used to restore normal motion, decrease pain and decrease muscle tightness. The adjustment is applied wth the Doctor’s hands. Chiropractic Techniques used are Upper Cervical, Flexion/Distraction, Palmer Package, and other low force techniques.
Cryotherapy- Ice is used typcially when you have a new injury. When it is new, it is in its most inflammed state. It's sensitive to the touch and very painful. Ice reduces the pain, decreases blood flow to the area and reduces inflammation, providing you with relief.
Myofascial Therapy- Myofascial therapy refers to therapy to your tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, other tissues). We have onsite therapeutic massage therapists who induce structural and functional changes in your tissues to promote healing at Body and Balance.
Electrical Stimulation- Utilizes a mild electrical current into the tissues of your body. This electrical current causes your nerves to activate and your muscles to contract in a safe and controlled manner. We may use electrical stim to control pain, swelling, and muscle spasm.
Ultrasound- We may use ultrasound to heat your muscles and the surrounding tissues to reduce muscle spasm, reduce pain, increase blood flow, increasing metabolism and healing, decrease joint stiffness, and to increase the flexibility of scar tissue that may be present in injured tissues.