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Hours:
M-F 7:30 AM - 6PM
Address:
4990 SW 21st Topeka, KS 66604
Phone:
(785) 272-2090
Appointments Available Daily For New Patients.
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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause of and prevention of disease."
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| What to expect on your first visit |
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You might wonder what to expect if this is your first visit to Bolz & Lucas Chiropractic. It's not uncommon to have some anxiety if you've never been treated by a chiropractor. But not to worry, it will be a pleasant experience.
On your first visit to the office, we will have some initial paperwork for you to fill out. These forms will usually include a questionnaire of your medical history. This will give the Doctors a brief overview of your background, including surgeries, diagnostic tests, and medications.
The Doctors will use this information to evaluate you before the exam. More detailed questions may be asked during the actual examination. You will have a physical examination similar to a general medical doctor. The Doctor may perform some orthopedic and neurological tests concentrating on your current complaint. Both Doctors understand that the entire body is a fully integrated system and one part is not independent from the other. He would not simply examine only the area of complaint but would also look at other areas that may be contributing to your complaint. Under most circumstances, the Doctors will take X-rays prior to giving you an adjustment.
Once the exam is completed, your Doctor will explain his findings to you and lay out a course of treatment. He will then adjust the area of your current complaint (look below for a definition of adjustment). The Doctor may prescribe some physical modalities similar to those used in a physical therapy office in order to speed the recovery and healing process. These may include ultrasound, interferential current (electrical therapy), or rehabilitation exercises.
Visit Time
On your first visit, plan on spending some time filling out paperwork. Most first office visits last between 45-60 minutes. Successive visits may last anywhere between 10-30 minutes.
The Adjustment/Manipulation
Although the back is the primary focus of chiropractic, the manipulations can be applied to any muscle or joint in the body. After proper positioning, the chiropractor creates tension around the offending joint, then applies pressure to return it to its proper position. A popping sound is often heard and sometimes felt, following this maneuver. The noise is similar to the one you hear when cracking your knuckles. It results from the release of nitrogen gas built up, and is generally painless. After the adjustment, pain is relieved due to the proper function being restored to the joint. |
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