Unless you’ve been to a chiropractor before, you might wonder, “What does a visit to a chiropractor look like?”
First, you can expect a thorough examination. This includes openly communicating with you to understand your symptoms and what might have caused them. A good chiropractor values your time and takes a holistic approach to treatment. Dr. Burford is widely respected for taking all the time necessary to learn about his patients’ lifestyle, work, hobbies, pain and what has brought them to his Collierville chiropractic clinic. Dr. Burford listens to his patients carefully and welcomes questions. Dr. Burford’s chiropractic office is not a place where you will be rushed in and rushed out, as patient satisfaction is of utmost importance.
Second, your first visit will include x-rays to identify the potential sources of your pain. Dr. Burford may also feel your spine, move your joints and watch the way you walk to determine how he can design a treatment plan to address your pain not only in that moment but also to keep it from recurring later in life.
Third, depending on your x-rays, your first visit could include a spinal adjustment or other treatments to begin alleviating your pain immediately as it often takes multiple treatment modalities to alleviate musculoskeletal pain.
Ongoing Progress Monitoring
To ensure that the treatment plan is working, Dr. Burford will continue to use x-rays as a guide, taking them at appropriate intervals. Dr. Burford wants to make sure you and he are both seeing progress. And, if medication is needed, a primary health care physician is right on site at the clinic to assist. The primary care doctor will even assist with sick visits, medication management, sport physicals, lab work and referrals to specialists as needed.
Holistic Care
At Dr. Burford’s Collierville chiropractic clinic, you can expect holistic care. You will be listened to thoroughly, discuss how your life is being impacted by pain, undergo a series of x-rays and other diagnostic testing to pinpoint the source of your pain, and receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs that could involve a combination of in-clinic and at-home treatments.
Your Initial Assessment Visit Will Include:
Personal visit with Dr. Burford to assess your pain and determine the source
A thorough examination of your spine and other areas where you are experiencing pain
A discussion about things you can do at home to alleviate your pain
A conversation about what to expect during the follow-up visits
A conversation about treatments as an alternative to surgery and medication
A Typical Treatment Plan Could Include:
Follow-up visits to treat joint and muscle pain
Initial and follow-up x-rays of your upper, middle and lower spine
Traction
Counseling on dietary management and exercise
Massage therapy
Spinal cord stimulation therapy
Electrical muscle stimulation
Cold laser therapy
Infrared radiation
Physical therapy