Total Health Systems

First Step? We'll Walk With You.

Learn about what to expect during your first visit to Total Health Systems and how we provide comprehensive chiropractic care tailored to your specific needs.

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What Your First Chiropractic Visit Consists of:

1. Consultation

Your visit begins with a warm welcome and a quick introduction to the clinic. A Health Care Assistant will review your paperwork and learn more about your health history, including your symptoms, past injuries, lifestyle, and medications. This helps our chiropractors tailor your care and ensures you know if chiropractic treatment is the right path for you.

2. Examination

If you choose to move forward with the examination, a Health Care Assistant will take your vitals and guide you through a simple range of motion assessment to see how your body is moving. After that, you'll meet with a chiropractor for a full physical exam. This may include posture analysis, orthopedic and neurological tests, and a gentle check of your spine.

3. X-Ray

Following your initial exam, your chiropractor may recommend spinal X-rays. These images act like a blueprint, showing the structure and alignment of your spine in detail. This helps our doctors rule out hidden issues and create a care plan that's right for you.

4. Post-Examination Discussion

Your chiropractor will walk you through their findings, talk with you about your health goals, and create a personalized treatment plan to help you reach them. Depending on your needs, your plan may include adjustments along with support from other providers such as physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, or primary care.

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New Patient Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about your first visit to Total Health Systems

We recommend downloading the forms needed for your visit from our website and filling them out prior to your appointment. This will reduce your wait time.

Ensure you bring your ID and insurance card on the day of your appointment so we can verify your information. Be prepared to discuss your health history, including any prescription medications you have or are currently taking.
Your care is unique and tailored to you, so this will be dependent on your situation. The goal of the first visit is to establish whether our co-management approach is right for you and develop a treatment plan.

Depending on the level of pain you're experiencing and other factors, your chiropractor may perform the first adjustment on the same day.
After your first adjustment, you'll start to experience reduced pain and improved mobility, but it's also not uncommon to experience temporary side effects like mild soreness, similar to how you might feel after beginning a new exercise routine. This soreness should fade within a day or two as your body adjusts to the new treatment.

Your Chiropractor will always let you know what to expect, provide tips to support your recovery at home, and help you feel confident as you move forward with your care plan.
Yes, services offered by Total Health Systems are covered by insurance and most local HMOs. Injuries resulting from auto accidents are 100% covered by auto insurance, and many in-home injuries are covered by homeowners' policies.

Our insurance department will be happy to review your insurance plan and fill out any of the paperwork required by your insurance carrier. Our patients are not billed for any service without prior explanation and their approval first.

Please call our insurance office at (586) 228-0270 to obtain more information on chiropractic coverage by your insurance company.
If you don't have insurance, you will still receive an estimate for our services. Please see our Good Faith Estimate page for more information.
During first examinations, we typically focus on X-rays, range of motion assessments, and standard physical exams. However, we may incorporate additional testing, including body fat analysis, spirometry, and electrocardiograms, based on your existing condition(s).

Your Chiropractor will let you know which tests are recommended.