Family Chiropractic Center of Oakton, PC

What to Expect on Your First and Second Visits

 

 

FIRST VISIT

 

When you arrive for your appointment, you will be asked to fill out patient forms (this can be downloaded off this site- see payment and insurance page.) These forms give Dr. Tenshaw a better understanding of your health history and your health care needs. A thorough examination will provide a base line, and a review of any x-rays that were performed will give a detailed view of  the spine. You will be placed on modalities prior to your Chiropractic treatment. This allows for an easier, more effective Chiropractic treatment (adjustment) which gives a longer lasting effect and better results.

 

SECOND VISIT

 

Your second visit should be scheduled within 2-3 days after your first visit. This is known as the "Report of Findings" day. Dr. Tenshaw will discuss a specific treatment plan which will consist of:

 

  • How many treatments/therapy visits corrective care may take.
  • Home exercises/stretches which will assist in the healing process.
  • Nutritional advice which will help the body's overall health, aiding in the healing process.
  • Also to discuss if additional medical assistance is needed outside of Chiropractic Care.

 

 

 

Services and Techniques

 

Dr. Tenshaw takes great pride in providing the finest Chiropractic care to his patient. Below is a brief description of what he offers in his facility.


Trigger Point Therapy technique to help alleviate the source of pain through manual palpation and isolated cycles of pressure and release.  

Flexion/Distraction  technique to open the disc space between the Vertebrae to allow for decompression on the nerves running through the spine.

 

Mechanical/Manual Traction to lightly stretch tight muscles/connective tissue.

Electrical Stimulation machine transmitting electrical impulses that exercise small and large muscle groups and to stimulate nerve endings.

 

Moist Heat Packs (surface heat) helps loosen outer muscle fibers/release constriction off nerves.

 

Ultrasound (deep heat) machine generating heat which help to loosen inner muscle fibers, relax spasms, reduce joint pain, heal cartilage, break up scar tissue and nerve irritation.

 

Rehabilitation stretches/exercises routines designed to strengthen specific areas of the body.

 

Manual Modalities  manual approach to muscle stiffness/tightness. Also considered Massage Therapy.

 

Cryotherapy  organic topical solution to aid in muscle relaxation, pain and stiffness.


Infrared Light Infrared helps by increasing the energy production by cells, increasing collagen and elastin production, speeds up injury recovery, relaxes muscle tension, detox's the fat cells and boosts your metabolism. 
We alternate Mechanical Modalities and Manual Modalities while administering Chiropractic Treatments. By doing so, this forces the muscles to never get used to the same treatment, which will cause them to become non-responsive. Like with any exercise, your muscles become used to the same exercise and stop responding. We alternate the modalities so that your muscles continuously respond to treatments...This is known as "Muscle Confusion".