Preparing For Your First Visit

  

Your initial visit to Shoreline Spine & Pain Associates will take approximately 45-60 mins and will include evaluation by one of the Doctors.  The examination process will consist of;

1.       Registration  - you may download all of our registration forms in order to save some time in the office.  Two options are available: (a) download, print and complete the forms on paper(b) complete the paper forms in our office.

2.       History - After you complete the initial registration process, we will begin to discuss your present complaint and past medical history.  Some of this information may be submitted before your initial consultation by completing the online neck and/or back pain forms.

3.       Physical examination will be completed, which has two primary components:  (1) neurological and orthopedic examinations to determine a clinical diagnosis and. (2) assessment of your posture, muscle function, flexibility and spinal joint function.  If diagnostic imaging is indicated, you will be referred to a local facility for the study.

4.       Treatment Planning - The details of your diagnosis will be presented and discussed.  Depending upon each patient's preference, we will communicate the details of the examination and treatment plan with you r primary care provider.

5.       Treatment - Treatments may include stretches, exercises, therapy modalities (electrical muscle stimulation, TENS, ultrasound), soft tissue relaxation techniques and spinal manipulation/adjustments (See "Techniques and Procedures").

6.    Home Instructions - We will discuss possible lifestyle changes, postural corrections or exercises you can perform to aid in your recovery.