YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your First Visit

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you come to Cross Creek Chiropractic Care in Fayetteville, NC for chronic pain management, you’ll be greeted with a smile! We welcome all patients with varying degrees of pain and injury. Here’s what to expect for your first visit to the chiropractor.

PATIENT FORMS

We will request that you complete our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information about your condition. You can also complete this paperwork online here. 
CONSULTATION
Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Gary Thorne to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed to let Dr. Gary Thorne learn more about you, your condition, and your expectations.
X-RAY STUDIES
Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays as well. X-rays help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
REPORT OF FINDINGS
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, Dr. Thorne will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions you may have. He’ll be able to tell you how he can help you, how often the treatments should be, and the cost. Dr. Thorne will recommend specific treatment options and let you know if you require other providers.  
TREATMENT
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, soft tissue massage, and//or other chronic pain management techniques. Treatment is interactive, which means you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Before you leave, Dr. Thorne will suggest a wellness program to add to your treatment. If you are in pain when you first come into our office, this may include ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to avoid, and at-home exercises and/or stretches. Our wellness team can also work with you to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, which means a chronic pain management plan that is tailored to you. The purpose of our wellness program is for you to achieve good spinal alignment, have a healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.
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