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| What To Expect As A New Patient of Dr. Bagwell's |
| On the first visit, new patients complete the usual information about their medical history and details about the current pain that brought them to see Dr. Bagwell. |
| All new patients receive an appropriate general medical examination focused on their main complaint, as well as, a chiropractic examination of the spine or joint having problems. |
Next, our patients are sent to their choice of three medical imaging facilities to
get x-rays or other diagnostic tests performed. This allows the patients get their
x-rays done with the most modern up to date equipment, AND a radiologist's
evaluation of the films from a medical perspective. The films are then sent to Dr.
Bagwell to be evaluated from a chiropractic perspective to see if there are any
vertebral problems with the spine that need chiropractic treatment.
get x-rays or other diagnostic tests performed. This allows the patients get their
x-rays done with the most modern up to date equipment, AND a radiologist's
evaluation of the films from a medical perspective. The films are then sent to Dr.
Bagwell to be evaluated from a chiropractic perspective to see if there are any
vertebral problems with the spine that need chiropractic treatment.
On the patient's second visit, Dr. Bagwell personally reviews the x-ray report
and the films themselves with the patient. Based on the physical examination
findings and the findings on the x-rays, Dr. Bagwell recommends an
appropriate treatment plan. Some patients just need one or two treatments,
while other patients have more significant problems that require more
treatment over a period of time to facilitate healing. Each patient is different
and we base our treatment plan on each person's individual situation.
and the films themselves with the patient. Based on the physical examination
findings and the findings on the x-rays, Dr. Bagwell recommends an
appropriate treatment plan. Some patients just need one or two treatments,
while other patients have more significant problems that require more
treatment over a period of time to facilitate healing. Each patient is different
and we base our treatment plan on each person's individual situation.
New Patients
Dr. Bagwell then goes over the patient's current problem as well as any
pertinent questions about their over all medical history. As a chiropractic
physician, Dr. Bagwell feels it is very important to determine whether or not the
patient's condition is a
manifestation of a medical
problem or a chiropractic
condition. If it is determined
the problem is a manifestation
of a medical problem, a medical
specialist may be needed instead
of a chiropractor. For example,
kidney stones and other serious
problems can often appear at first to
be back pain.
pertinent questions about their over all medical history. As a chiropractic
physician, Dr. Bagwell feels it is very important to determine whether or not the
patient's condition is a
manifestation of a medical
problem or a chiropractic
condition. If it is determined
the problem is a manifestation
of a medical problem, a medical
specialist may be needed instead
of a chiropractor. For example,
kidney stones and other serious
problems can often appear at first to
be back pain.