1st Chiropractic Visit

On your first visit to our office

You can expect to spend approximately 45 min. to 1 hour with the doctor. Prior to your first visit, we ask that you fill out our “initial visit forms” online with details regarding your health history. This saves valuable time when you have these forms filled out in advance. 

Course of care

We will discuss all your health concerns with you to help determine the best course of care. Next, our team will perform a skin temperature test using an instrument called a “Temp-o-scope/Nervo-scope”. This instrument records temperature readings on both sides of the spine. We're looking for asymmetries that show up as specific patterns along the spine demonstrating nerve irritation. The scope pinpoints the particular area/areas that likely indicate where the nerve is being irritated. The instrument is non-invasive and glides gently down the length of your back like two fingers sliding down each side of your spine.

Beginning chiropractic care in Mt. Horeb

Next, your chiropractor will feel for the presence of swelling, tenderness, and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back (static palpation). We're also feeling for motion in the spine while moving and bending you (motion palpation) to determine how easily/difficult each segment in your spine is moving in different directions. Our chiropractors are also visually looking for subtle changes in your posture or gait that may indicate a problem as well.

Next Steps

We’ll take an x-ray (if appropriate). The X-rays help Gonstead Chiropractors complete a thorough analysis of your spine.

The x-rays in the "Gonstead System"

Aside from pathology, x-rays are used to determine the best way to adjust a segment SPECIFICALLY e.g., which side of the joint to contact and thrust on and which side to stabilize, the best line-of-drive and thrust mechanism to make a specific correction. The goal is to restore FUNCTION, not necessarily straighten misalignments that may be normal for that individual.

Working with Insurance

If you have insurance you want to use, we understand that submitting claims can sometimes be confusing and complicated. Requirements can vary by provider, but Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic is familiar with many common insurance providers. We're here to help ensure everything is filed correctly so you can maximize your coverage.

Lastly, we will schedule your second visit to discuss our findings regarding your condition and determine a course of care.

TESTIMONIALS

What People Say About Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic

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Had my first visit with the new chiropractor, Dr. Steven Salinger. I was having headaches and elevated blood pressure. I hadn’t been in for an adjustment in a few months. One adjustment and I’m back to normal! Gonstead is the only kind of chiropractic that has helped me with my headaches. Definitely returning to the Gonstead clinic!
Stephanie Ware
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Excellent chiropractic care, as always. All of staff have always provided a personable yet professional experience and have demonstrated time and again that they work as a team to squeeze me in or work with my insurance to provide me with the care that I need. I originally started receiving care when I lived out of state many years ago and I am very grateful that I am now 45 minutes drive, allowing me to receive treatment on a regular basis when needed!
James Koomar
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Gonstead Clinic is an example of quality chiropractic care that I have come to appreciate over many years as a patient! I drive over 700 miles to come here for this quality care.

The Gonstead Clinic is also a landmark for Mid Century architecture.

The staff and doctors are welcoming, friendly and feel like family!
Elle Jewell
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Every time I make it up to the Gonstead Clinic it is an amazing experience! Thank you to everyone maintaining this monumental piece of history, the doctors who still to this day continue to deliver grade A Gonstead chiropractic care, and most importantly to the patients who continue to put their health in the doctors' hands at the clinic.
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Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic
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