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Preparing to See Your Chiropractor

By Rachel Shouse

You've heard your doctor ask you if you had any questions or concerns. Same goes for chiropractors. They're there to help you and are more than capable of answering whatever questions you may have. Beyond that, it's helpful to know what you may want to bring or prepare in order to have a successful visit with your chiropractor. There's research that's worth doing, paperwork or cards you need to bring, and it's important to write down any questions you may have. All of these help ensure you have a productive appointment. 

Research You Should Do

Doing some research ahead of your visit could really help provide some clarity and answer some much needed questions. While some may wonder what their insurance covers, others may want to know exactly how different chiropractic procedures are performed. Everyone has questions and chiropractors have heard it all, so don't be shy.

That being said, the more honest you are about the problems you're having, regardless of the cause, the more help your chiropractor will be able to offer. If you know how you injured yourself, it's best to be honest. Even if it's a bit embarrassing. 

What to Bring to Your Appointment

It can be frustrating when you get to an appointment to find out that you don't have the necessary paperwork in order to even sign in. If you're a patient, it's best if you go ahead and prepare these few items ahead of time. 

Any time you visit a doctor, you should take your identification and insurance cards, thought The Joint Chiropractic doesn't take insurance. An accurate medical history and medication list never goes amiss either. Lastly, make sure to bring a list of questions you have. If you're able, try to prepare these items either the night before your appointment, or allot a chunk of time that day to gather everything up.

Common Questions and Concerns

Meeting new people alone -- nonetheless a new doctor -- can be intimidating. The last thing your chiropractor wants you to be feeling is nervous. Understand that they've seen it all and they really do care. Also, remember that they go through a rigorous amount of classroom hours, lab time, clinicals, etc. Chiropractors are very qualified and more than ready to help.

When you go to the office for the first time, you may not know what to expect. That's OK. All of the verbiage and tools may feel overwhelming. The chiropractor will surely explain anything they're going to do during your appointment. 

It's extremely normal to feel nervous before meeting a new doctor. If you're completely new to chiropractic care, anyone would anticipate a multitude of questions. So ask away. Beyond that, make sure you're as prepared as you can be. That will surely help some of the anxiety you may feel. 

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Gainesville, Ga.

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