New Patients at Long Island Spine & Sports Injury Center
After an accident of injury, there are 3 basic stages of care you will receive.
Stage 1: Relief Care
If you are in pain when you come to Long Island Spine & Sports Injury Center, located in Commack, NY, our first goal is to help you reduce your pain and start feeling better as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the underlying cause of your pain, it is typical for a patient to need treatment and adjustments 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.
Stage 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective stage of your care, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, which helps prevent further injury or pain. The goal of corrective or restorative care is to help restore your body back to its normal function. It is typical to need treatments and adjustments about 4-8 times per month for 6-24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your injuries.
Stage 3: Wellness Care
Once your body has fully healed and you are no longer experiencing back pain or other pain symptoms, it is important to come in for periodic chiropractic adjustments to avoid further problems in the future. Usually, this stage of chiropractic care only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.
Patient Forms
Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We will request that you complete our patient forms. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition. Here is the ink to our patient forms.
Consultation
Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Gary Olson to discuss your health-related problems, injuries, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Dr. Gary Olson to learn more about you, your injuries, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
Chiropractic Examination
After your consultation, Dr. Gary Olson will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.
X-Ray Studies
Depending on your specific injury, 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. Gary Olson will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
- How can you help me?
- How often do I need to come in?
- What will my treatment cost?
After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, Dr. Gary Olson will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires care with other providers. Dr. Gary Olson will provide the best treatment and wellness program for your needs.
Treatment Protocal
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
Chiropractic Wellness Program
Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest a wellness program to incorporate outside of 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. If you desire, our wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a customized wellness plan. 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.
