Your First Visit to Our Arkansas City Practice

"Welcome to YOUR office" is the way we like to make you feel. Your first step will include meeting our staff members.  Staff members assist you to make your first visit as easy as possible.  If you have filled out the on line paperwork GREAT; if not we will assist you in making this one time event painless. The two things to bring with your are a picture ID, and if you are utilizing insurance, your insurance card.  If the insurance is in someone else's name (i.e. your spouse or other family member) please have their date of birth as it is required to process the insurance. If the patient is under the age of 18, a legal guardian must accompany the patient to sign the appropriate paper work.

Appropriate examinations will be conductedNext you will meet Dr. Wood.  He who will perform the appropriate examination, or examinations, depending on the complexity of your case. These include:  Range of Motion testing, Neurological testing, and Muscle Testing, as well as an orthopedic examination of the area of complaint.  X-rays will be taken if Dr. Wood determines they are needed.

Finally a brief 9-minute DVD will be shown to introduce you to the wonderful world of chiropractic and let you know what to expect on your next visit. An audio CD and "Frequently Asked Questions" brochure will be your homework for the evening.  These tools will help you to be familiar with some of the terminology as well as dispel some frequent misconceptions regarding Chiropractic Care. We will schedule a special appointment time to discuss your exam and X-ray findings with you.  We highly recommend bringing a loved one with you at this time because you do not want to miss anything that is pertinent to you getting your health back.

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 Dr. Jeff Asks some important questions of interest to Arkansas City residents - Chiropractor Arkansas City Dr. Jeff Asks...

What causes vertebral subluxations?
Chiropractors acknowledge three types of stress: physical, chemical and emotional. When the adaptive capacity of your body is compromised, weakened areas along the spine can become involved. Muscles tighten, spinal joints lock up and nearby nerves are affected. The purpose of chiropractic care is to find these areas and restore balance, alignment and motion.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.