We do a thorough initial exam because the better we understand you, the better recommendations we can make.

When a patient comes into Chandler Chiropractic with pain or another symptom, we don’t want to know only where it hurts today. We want to understand the history that may have led to where they are now.

Many patients tell us: “It just started out of nowhere.” And sometimes symptoms really do begin suddenly.

But other times, what feels like a sudden problem may actually be the point when the body can no longer compensate for stresses that have been accumulating for months, years, or even decades.

Previous car accidents. Sports injuries. Falls. Years behind a computer. Physical demands at work. Poor posture. Emotional stress. Lifestyle and nutritional factors.

Sometimes there’s one obvious event. Other times, there are multiple factors that have accumulated over time.

That’s why we don’t want to simply ask, “Where does it hurt?”

We want to ask, “How did you get here?”

Your History Helps Us Understand the Bigger Picture

During your initial visit, your doctor and our Chiropractic Assistants take time to understand your current symptoms, previous injuries, lifestyle, health history, and the physical, emotional, and chemical stresses that may be relevant to your situation.

We then combine that information with a thorough physical examination and, when clinically appropriate, digital X-rays. Each part gives us another piece of information.

Together, they help your doctor determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and, if it is, what type of individualized recommendation makes the most sense for you.

Your history and examination can also help us identify factors that may influence your progress and give us a more informed basis for discussing what you might realistically expect from care.

We Don’t Want You Riding the Pain Roller Coaster. Many patients have experienced the same frustrating cycle for years: They hurt. They feel better. The problem returns. They feel better again. Then it comes back. The pain roller coaster.

Our goal is to look beyond today’s symptoms and better understand the factors that may be contributing to that cycle. Because if we’re looking for lasting results rather than another quick fix, a good recommendation has to start with a good examination. That’s why we’re thorough.