PREPARING FOR YOUR INITIAL VISIT

Please plan approximately 60 minutes for your initial visit to Shoreline Spine & Pain Associates, PC.   There are essentially 6 components to the visit.

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 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 health concerns 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 your medical provider

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

6.    Home Instructions - Helping you to restore your optimal health is our foremost objective.  This requires a partnership between our patients and us.