What Can I expect from Synergy?

Many people are often overwhelmed, and maybe even nervous, when visiting a chiropractor for the first time.

Paperwork needs to be completed, an honest discussion needs to be had, and an action plan will follow. What you will find once visiting our office is a warm and inviting space built for families. When you arrive you will notice how different our office feels from other doctor’s offices. We will have a conversation on what your health concerns are and what your goals are. We have been working for many years in our community and after working with 1,000’s of people, we are confident that your experience in our office will be a very educational and informative one.

Our first visit is where we gather up all the information of what brings you to our office and how we can help. This first meeting will last about 60 minutes for both the consultation and the examination. This is foundational because it will offer our team an opportunity to help determine what we need to do to help you restore your health and be your best. In the second visit, we will spend between 30-45 minutes reviewing all the information gathered in the first visit in order to develop an individual plan of action based on what we found; how we found it and what we need to do about it. In addition, we will answer any questions like ‘how long will it take?’ ‘How much will it cost?’ etc.

With this being said, we want to make sure that you know EXACTLY what to expect so we have decided to go into greater detail below:

New Patient Forms

We encourage you to complete the NEW PATIENT FORMS prior to visiting the practice because this will save approximately 15-20 minutes and allow you to feel extremely comfortable in your own home. If for some reason you have any questions, one of our team members will support you once in the office.

Consultation

Our consultation is unlike any first office that you have experienced in the past because instead of addressing “what” brought you into our office, we look at “why” this is happening in the first place. This is also known as finding the CAUSE of the problem and then creating a proper action plan. We listen to our practice members so that we can understand what challenges you experience, how it is impacting your life, and then what we can do together in order to resolve them. Our intention is to help our practice members understand how nerve system interference can affect your health and how the chiropractic wellness lifestyle can help you live to the fullest.

Examination

Our assessment utilizes the most state of the art technology (neuro-spinal assessment) in order to objectively determine what the problem is. We will perform a number of other assessments including palpation, bio-structural postural assessment, digital computerized nerve system scans and any necessary x-rays. You are in control of your health and we are here to guide you to the best decisions by giving you our best options.

X-Rays

Your condition might require an x-ray analysis in order to truly assess where the challenges are in your spine and nervous system. If/when we decide to perform a series of xrays, this will allow us to clearly determine the next steps. X-rays provide us with an objective diagnostic tool, along with important information including the position of the spinal bones, and the health of of the spinal joints and the safety of adjusting it. We also use x-rays to determine how long the subluxation (structural misalignments) have been in your spine.

Report of Findings

You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings within a few days of your initial visit, which is where we will determine the best Corrective Plan. Our office is unique in that we utilize technology to the fullest to help us determine the problem and it also gives us objective feedback over the course of time so we can see how you are doing. In addition, we will instruct you and provide counsel on lifestyle changes that will help you get the best and fastest results possible. This will be catered to meet your needs, but could include nutritional advice, exercise tips, strategies for stress relief, etc.

We recognize that every body is extremely unique and different, which is why we consistently update and customize your care. The foundation for our overall health is based on proper spinal alignment, nutritious foods, regular exercise, high quality supplementation, and a variety of stress relief techniques.

We look forward to working with you so that YOU can live a life of complete health and vitality!

How do I choose a Chiropractor?

Before we get into our focus, we want to be clear on what the conventional chiropractor is attempting to accomplish with their care. Typically they try to:

• Increase range of motion
• Reduce muscular spasm
• Temporary relieve pain

In our opinion those are some EXCELLENT goals and most chiropractors are great at obtaining them, but we are unique…

At Synergy Chiropractic our objective and our focus is: Neuro-Structural Correction.

Most of the cases that we see in our office, which are commonly by referral from other local chiropractors and medical doctors, are for the correction of significant Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine. The presence of one or more Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine is typically the underlying cause of many “symptoms”— or what Neuro-Structural doctors refer to as Secondary Conditions. Neuro-Structural Correction focuses on the underlying cause- the Neuro-Structural Shift.

First thing we want to address is that we will never schedule you for an examination before first having gone through one of our complimentary consultations. We do this as a courtesy to you so that we can learn about you and so that you can determine if we are the right solution for you. After a consultation, we will always be willing to go straight into a Neuro-Structural Correction Examination if you are ready, or schedule an examination for a later date if you so desire. It is your choice! A Neuro-Structural Correction Examination is a comprehensive exam that will take no less than 45 minutes to complete depending on the severity of your case.

What to expect from a NEURO-STRUCTURAL CORRECTION EXAMINATION

1. If indicated for your case, a full set of Neuro-Structural Correction Radiographs with a complete Neuro-Structural Analysis
2. Digital Thermography scans of your autonomic nerve system
3. Surface electromyography of your neuro-muscular system
4. Heart Rate Variability testing
5. Neuro-Structural Palpation Analysis

Our Neuro-Structural Correction Examination is designed not only to find Neuro-Structural Shifts of the spine, but also to show you how your spine compares to normal. We take the time to not only look at your structure from the outside with our Neuro-Structural Correction Assessment, but we also look from the inside with our Neuro-Structural Corrective Radiographs, and Computerized Neurological Scans. You should walk out of our examination knowing what normal looks like and with a general idea of the severity of your case. After your examination we will schedule you for a conference where we will review the results of your exam, explain how we can help you, and discuss how we will proceed if you decide to work with our office.

We recognize that every body is extremely unique and different, which is why we consistently update and customize your wellness programs. The foundation for our overall health is based on proper spinal alignment, nutritious foods, regular exercise, high quality supplementation, and a variety of stress relief techniques.

Do children need chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care for children offers your family a solid foundation for wellness. Throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood, the chiropractic lifestyle offers choices and benefits for your greater health and well-being.

More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called “natural” birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal and cranial misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections can often be traced to nerve system stress.

It is important to emphasize – chiropractic is NOT a treatment for any condition specifically. Chiropractic care enhances the inherent recuperative ability of the body to heal and function at its best. When the body is functioning and working properly, often times the body heals and the complaints resolve.

Chiropractic care for children is very gentle in our office. We use different techniques for children than we do for adults. Because children’s spine and nervous systems are so responsive, it often takes much less time to see significant changes in their health in less time. Commonly experienced changes are:

• Improved sleeping
• Improved behaviour and attitude
• Improved immune system function

We’ve produced numerous articles, webinars and workshops that explain how chiropractic helps with a number of health challenges in children.
Sensory Processing Disorder
ADHD

Autism
Colic
Ear Infections

Can I be under chiropractic care if I am pregnant?

Absolutely! We have helped hundreds of pregnant women have an easy, painless and smooth pregnancy and delivery. Pregnancy brings with it all sorts of changes to a woman’s body. The stress of carrying extra weight and the demands of work, family and appointments can be eased with gentle chiropractic care. We utilize the Webster Technique to aid in breech baby presentations. While not a breech turning method, the Webster technique focuses on restoring proper pelvic biomechanics and physiological state of the uterine ligaments. When the uterus and pelvis are in their proper aligned position, the baby often moves themselves into the most ideal position for delivery.

I have heard that once I start chiropractic care, I’ll have to continue with it for the rest of my life. Is this true?

You may have heard the notion that once you go to a chiropractor you have to keep going back. No, you don’t have to keep coming. However, most every patient of ours understands that after investing time and money to restore their health, it makes good sense to protect their investment.

At Synergy, we do have a wellness based practice that includes over 70% of our patients coming regularly for protection long after their symptoms have subsided and they are feeling great.

Since all live our lives through our nervous system, it’s important to keep it running optimally. Like eating well, exercising or meditating – how long you choose to benefit is always up to.

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring your body’s inborn ability to be healthy. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill health. Chiropractic care, in our office, approach to better health is to locate and remove interferences (subluxations, misaligned vertebrae) to your nervous system. With improved spinal function, there is improved nervous system function. The goal of the chiropractor is to remove interference that may be impairing normal health through specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing your body to heal itself. A healthy spine and a healthy lifestyle are your keys to optimal health!