Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request that you fill out our new patient forms. These forms can be printed and completed at home before you arrive at our office if you prefer.The new patient forms are located in the New Patient Center on this website. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr. Edward Bickmeyer to discuss your health-related problems and concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for the doctor to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, the doctor will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

The doctor may recommend x-rays to better evaluate the condition of your spine. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions, give us a glimps of how your spine is aging and assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  On your second visit, the doctor will review your x-rays with you and show you how your spine compares to the normal spinal model. 

Report of Findings

Once all your health history & examination are completed the doctor will put together a personalized treatment plan for your specific condition. On your second visit the doctor will give you his report of finding to answer these questions: 

1. What's my problem?
2. Can you help me?
3. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
4. How long will it take?
5. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests, Dr. Edward Bickmeyer will give you his recommendations and present to you the treatment options. If you have a condition that is best treated by another provider, the doctor will tell you. If  the doctorer believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

New patients who present with pain will recieve some form of physical therapy for pain control on their initial visit. The doctor will want to look at your x-rays, review your medical history and exam findings before get your first spinal adjustment. On the second visit and after the report of findings the doctor will give you your first adjustment. Treatment in our office is interactive. The doctor or staff will explain the purpose of each procedure to you. We encourage your feedback. We are here to serve you and to make your treatment both effective & comfortable.

Wellness Programs

If you're not having symptoms...

and you want to improve your health and you're ready to get started, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support a wellness lifestyle.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, adequate hydration, exercise, keeping your weight under control and stress relief. We specialize in family wellness care.