1st Chiropractic Visit

On your first visit to our office

You can expect to spend approximately 45 min. to 1 hour during your first visit. Prior to this visit,  we  ask that you fill out our “initial visit forms” online with details regarding your health history. This saves valuable time when you have these forms filled out in advance allowing you more time with your Tustin chiropractor.

COURSE OF CARE

We will discuss all your health concerns with you to help determine the best course of care. Next, your doctor will perform a skin temperature test using an instrument called a “Temp-o-scope/Nervo-scope”. This instrument records temperature readings on both sides of the spine. We're is looking for asymmetries that show up as specific patterns along the spine demonstrating nerve irritation. The scope pinpoints the particular area/areas that likely indicate where the nerve is being irritated. The instrument is non-invasive and glides gently down the length of your back like two fingers sliding down each side of your spine.

BEGINNING CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN Tustin

Next, Dr. Mike will feel for the presence of swelling, tenderness, and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back (static palpation). We're also feeling for motion in the pelvis and spine while moving and bending you (motion palpation) to determine how easily/difficult each segment in your spine is moving in different directions. The doctor is also visually looking for subtle changes in your posture or gait that may indicate a problem as well.

NEXT STEPS

We’ll take an x-ray (if appropriate). The X-rays will help the team at Nervo Chiropractic complete a thorough analysis of your spine.

THE X-RAYS IN THE “GONSTEAD SYSTEM”

Aside from pathology, x-rays are used to determine the best way to adjust a segment SPECIFICALLY e.g., which side of the joint to contact and thrust on and which side to stabilize, the best line-of-drive and thrust mechanism to make a specific correction. The goal is to restore FUNCTION, not necessarily straighten misalignments that may be normal for that individual.

FIRST ADJUSTMENT

After taking the necessary time to analyze your X-rays, Dr. Mike is ready to deliver your first specific scientific adjustment. The Gonstead system was designed to be as specific and precise as possible! Great care is taken to adjust only that which is needed with the most accuracy and finesse possible.

Lastly, we will schedule your second visit to discuss our findings regarding your condition and determine a course of care.

Our testimonial

What Patients Say About Nervo Chiropractic

I highly recommend coming here if you have any body pain. After 15 years of shoulder pain, Dr. Mike has taken away the pain with just a few visits. I'm ecstatic!

Todd M.

First time seeing a chiropractor and came here since it was close to home. I had been dealing with some recent back and foot pain. I honeslty couldn't have asked for a better first visit and hope to see Dr. Mike more often.

Oscar R.

I was in my 20s walking with a cane due to an old injury. I was referred to Dr. Mike by a dear friend who brought me in for my first visit and I am so happy that it's been years since I've used that cane. If I could put more stars, I would! I've had the pleasure of having Dr. Mike work on my back for a few years now and if I could make it over weekly, I would! Thanks to you all for making a pleasant visit.

G. D.

I felt better almost immediately and now about 18 months in his care I am feeling pretty darn fantastic. I have been to other chiropractors and wow the Gonstead method is SO MUCH more of a body friendly, unique to YOU, approach. I will never use a non-Gonstead chiropractor again.

Lorah N.

I had a very sharp, horrible back pain. It was to the point that it was really hard to move or walk. I went to the doctors, but they couldn't do anything about it. It was December 31st and I didn't want to spend New Year's Eve not being able to move. I came to Dr. Mike and he was amazing. The chiropractor aligned my back and I was able to walk and move. It was truly amazing. I'm very thankful that I went here and I totally recommend.

Ligia C.

I've never looked back since Dr. Mike. He is a true healer. It took 2+ years to get back to my normal self but I'm a football player who has sustained so much trauma to my lower back and neck area. I'm a body builder so that didn't help either. It's 2022 and wow I feel much better. My digestive system has improved, my mental state has improved, and my all around being has improved. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. MIKE.

Oscar