Frequently Asked Questions about Sound Chiropractic and Wellness clinic

Your first visit to a chiropractor at Sound Chiropractic can last up to 45 minutes, and will
consist of a thorough history, physical examination and a diagnosis of the chief
complaint (reason for the visit). During the history, the Doctor will be engaging you in a
conversation that provides information and will help lead towards a diagnosis.
The physical examination will consist of many tests geared toward delivering a proper
diagnosis to your area of concern. Components of the physical examination often
include procedures such as: range of motion testing, neurological, orthopaedic and
functional muscle tests.
After the examination, the Doctor will describe to you what they have found and will
provide you with a diagnosis and work with you to create an individualized treatment
plan that best suits your needs.
If you haven’t downloaded the initial consult forms, please arrive at the clinic up to 10
minutes early to fill out the paperwork.

Chiropractors are regulated primary healthcare professionals.
Chiropractors are highly educated and extensively trained to assess, diagnose, treat and
prevent conditions and disorders of the spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system.
There is a minimum of 7 years of post-secondary education required to become a
licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and hundreds of hours of clinical training and hand-on
experience.

An adjustment is also known as spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). This is when a doctor
provides a quick thrust to a specific joint in your body to restore normal function while
relieving pain and discomfort

No, however, extended healthcare providers (work benefits) do cover chiropractic care.
Please check with your extended health benefits plan to see if you have coverage. No
referral is necessary to see a chiropractor

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