Your First Visit
Let us help make your first visit a positive one
Visiting a chiropractor for the first time can be intimidating. You may be wondering what type of procedure you will undergo, if you will experience any pain, or if the doctor and staff are sincerely concerned about your well-being.
At Family Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, we are so excited to help families live healthier, happier lives through lifestyle choices and chiropractic care. Our chiropractors, Dr. Duane and Dr. Stephanie Olson, are a caring team that make you feel at home in our clinic. Our entire staff is welcoming and will make you feel at ease through the entire chiropractic treatment process. We also offer sports rehabilitation, pediatric, and pregnancy chiropractic care for clients in Ave Maria, Florida.
To find out more about how we can treat your pain while adjusting your spinal column or joints, call us today and schedule a session.
Understanding your pain and suffering
When you first arrive at our chiropractic center, we begin your visit with a comprehensive physical and neurological examination. The medical exam may include the following:
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We will go over your medical history including any treatments or surgical procedures you have undergone or medication you have been taking.
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We will also explore your current health status and discuss what physical or health conditions you are suffering from.
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Once we get an overview of your health, we address your pain. When did the pain start? What caused it? Where is it located?
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We may need to schedule an MRI, X-Ray, or other tests if we need to understand your pain further and what is causing it.
Learn Why You Have a Problem and How We Can Fix It
We aim to help you understand the cause of your pain. Once we can begin to diagnose your condition and what led to your suffering, we can build a foundation for improving your condition.
When you understand what is going on in your body, you can take proactive measures to counter it and seek the right treatment. We can help you discover what type of chiropractic care will target your joint and muscle issues, and improve your condition.
How Our Services Make a Difference in Your Health
The services we offer at Family Chiropractic and Sports Rehab are designed to address your health issues and apply the right treatment. We offer three main types of therapy.
Chiropractic adjustments
We offer diverse chiropractic treatments to give you options for getting the right care for your spinal or joint pain.Sports Rehabilitation
If you have recently been injured or suffer from repetitive stress injuries, we offer sports therapy rehabilitation to assist in your recovery. We can help your joints and muscles heal while improving your mobility and function.
Proven Chiropractic Methods We Utilize
Dr. Duane and Dr. Stephanie Olson received excellent training and education from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. They studied some of the most advanced chiropractic techniques in medicine. Some of the most popular and effective techniques our clinic practices include:
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Originating at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, the Gonstead method focuses on spine and nervous system analysis. How much pain you are experiencing will determine if this technique is right for you.
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Otherwise known as the high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) technique, the procedure restores normal range of motion in the joints through short, quick hand thrusts, which restricts the joints one at a time.
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Our chiropractors, Drs. Duane and Steph, were trained and certified at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, where most of the techniques we utilize were taught. The Palmer Package integrates various techniques that allow us to pinpoint your condition and apply the right treatment.
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A mechanical force manual assisted (MFMA) device manipulates the spine or extremity joints, but with a softer touch than manual manipulation. It’s ideal for patients who suffer from severe pain, osteoporosis, or anxiety from manipulations.
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The Thompson-Drop uses gravitational pull and table drops to lessen the force we may otherwise apply to your spinal area. You won’t hear the pop noises nor experience significant pain during the procedure.
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This method reduces the likelihood of a breached birth, lower back pain, sleeping pain, and other common side effects of pregnancy. This technique is useful for mothers in their 36th week of pregnancy and beyond.
What to expect
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You will undergo a thorough examination and treatment process, as well an in-depth consultation so that you feel comfortable with the treatment you receive. The first visit plays an integral role in the resolution of your symptoms and allows the doctors to determine the complete picture of what is happening with your body.
Our doctors will evaluate the muscles, ligaments, fascia, tendons, and joints related to your specific problem. We will perform an in-depth neurological examination using state of the art surface EMG and infrared thermography to determine the role that the nervous system is playing in your specific condition. We may also recommend lab testing to discover other causes of your current symptoms.
We will diagnose the cause of your condition and follow with treatment including pain-relief and a comprehensive wellness plan to improve your lifestyle. Additional therapy may involve soft tissue treatments and neurological rehabilitation.
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Our clinic’s mission is to help families live healthier, happier lives through education and chiropractic care. We believe in your body’s ability to heal and self regulate. Whether you are suffering from a sports injury, chronic pain, headaches, or stressful work conditions, our chiropractic services can improve your mobility, ease your pain, and enhance your overall sense of well-being. We believe the power that made the body, heals the body!
However, the insurance company's goal does not support your journey towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle through chiropractic care. It is true, they may cover a portion of your initial visits. However, providers who are in network have to follow the treatment rules set by the insurance, which essentially limits the gifts and tools the provider was given, and forces them to see you more often for shorter periods of time.
This is exactly why people seek our clinic, because we believe care should be directed by the chiropractic physician and the patient. The family is also a huge support system, and we encourage immediate family members to come learn about their loved one’s journey to living a healthier life.
To be completely transparent, we love what we do! We love to share our passion for living a healthy lifestyle with our patients. We love to use every therapy we (the provider and the patient) believe is necessary.
In an effort to offer the highest quality of care without the constraints caused by insurance, our team does not participate in any health insurance programs, except when required by Medicare. As non-participating Medicare providers, we are required to collect payment for for allowed services at the time of service, and Medicare will reimburse the patient.
Our patients often say "Wow, I’ve never had my elbow adjusted" or "What was that therapy? I liked that!". We tell them we have an amazing array of therapies and adjusting skills, and we intend to use them all to help you feel better faster!
Chiropractic Care Services in Ave Maria, Florida
If you are suffering from chronic back, neck or joint page, contact Family Chiropractic and Sports Rehab. We offer chiropractic adjustments, sports therapy, therapeutic exercises, and nutritional counseling for patients in Ave Maria, Florida.
Schedule An Appointment Online
If you would like to schedule an appointment online to see a Family Chiropractic and Sports Rehab treatment specialist, please click the button below. We will contact you to confirm the appointment you chose through our online scheduling and payment system.
You can also call us at (239) 990-7068, or you can message us at info@chiropracticswfl.com.