NEW PATIENT NEW PATIENT ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

THE FARABAUGH

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE

Est. 1982

New Patient OrientationNew Patient Orientation

Purpose: to give you information about…..* Chiropractic Health Care

* Our office

Answer any of your questionsAnswer any of your questions

Four questions every patient asks:Four questions every patient asks:

What’s wrong?Can chiropractic care help?How long will it take?How much will it cost?

Does my insurance pay for any of it?

WHAT’S WRONGWHAT’S WRONG

Abnormal NERVOUS SYSTEMNERVOUS SYSTEM function

Damage to: LIGAMENTS, LIGAMENTS, MUSCLES, MUSCLES, TENDONS, & TENDONS, & DISCS DISCS

Abnormal MUSCLEMUSCLE function

DISEASE and ARTHRITIS

Abnormal position or motion of BONESBONES

What’s causing my problem?What’s causing my problem?

Spinal trauma, stress, injury ...Hospital birthFallsSports/recreational injuriesAutomobile accidentsWork/ Lifting / Bending/ chores, ect.Posture

Perfect Posture …Perfect Posture …

When standing forward…

Shoulders should be even …

Hips should be even …

Feet pointed forward …

Perfect Posture …Perfect Posture …

When standing …

Shoulders should be even …

Hips should be even …

Feet pointed forward …

Draw a line from the ear-shoulder-hip-knee-ankle

What’s Wrong …What’s Wrong …

What’s

Wrong With

This Picture?

(Kids and Bookbags)(Kids and Bookbags)

Is This Sleeping Position Is This Sleeping Position Correct?Correct?

Do you watch TV or read in bed?Do you watch TV or read in bed?

Proper sleeping position …Proper sleeping position …

Proper sleeping position …Proper sleeping position …

How are you sitting?How are you sitting?

Proper sitting …Proper sitting …

When sitting…

Push buttocks all the way back …

Back should be supported …

Legs straight forward …

Don’t cross legs …

Hips and Knees should be at 90 degrees …

Is This Your Workstation?Is This Your Workstation?

Is This You?Is This You?

““Now, That’s Better”Now, That’s Better”

How to get up properly …How to get up properly …

What’s Wrong With This Picture …What’s Wrong With This Picture …

Correct Lifting …Correct Lifting …

Trauma, stress and injury Trauma, stress and injury result in:result in:

Damage to the spinal joints:Damage to spinal

ligamentsligaments.Damage to spinal discsdiscs.Damage to the facet

jointsjoints.Damage to the supporting

musclesmuscles.

Damage to the spinal joints Damage to the spinal joints results in:results in:

“Stuck bones”Our words for Vertebral Subluxation

Complex.

““Stuck bones” result in:Stuck bones” result in:Nerve InterferenceNerve Interference (the cause of your symptoms)

“The nervous system

controls every functioncontrols every function of the Body.”All tissues in the body except the Brain &

Heart are constantly regenerating.The stomach lining replaces itself entirely every 5 daysThe skin every 30 daysThe skeleton every 3 months3 Billion cells in the body are replaced every minute

Nerve Interference results in:Nerve Interference results in:

Headaches; TMJ problems; Allergies; Sinus problems; Asthma; Neck pain

Nerve Interference results in:Nerve Interference results in:

Shoulder pain; Arm/Hand numbness and/or pain (carpal tunnel syndrome)

Nerve Interference also results in:Nerve Interference also results in:* Stomach/ digestive problem

IndigestionHeartburn

* Organ dysfunctionUpper G.I. Tract

dysfunctionLiver dysfunctionKidney dysfunctionPancreas/ spleen

dysfunctionThyroid problems; heart

problems; lung problems

Nerve Interference also Nerve Interference also results in:results in:

* Low back pain

* Hip pain

* Sciatic/ Leg pain

* Constipation/ diarrhea

* Reproductive problems

* Many other problems related to the nervous system.

Spinal decay…Spinal decay…

““Stuck bones”Stuck bones” also result in degeneration (breakdown) of the spinal bones, discs, ligaments and muscles.

This “breakdown” of the spine is also known as ArthritisArthritis.

Can Chiropractic help?Can Chiropractic help?

Rubber band…If you don’t remove the rubber band,

your finger will die.

Can taking drugs save your finger?Can exercise save your finger?The only thing that helps is…

Chiropractic care has three Chiropractic care has three objectives…objectives…

1. “Unstick” the bones…

2. Remove / relieve nerve interference…

3. Keep the spinal joints moving while the

body heals the damage done by the

arthritis.

……and ONE GOALand ONE GOAL

The goal of chiropractic care is to help restore the body to normal / optimal function.

You experience optimum function as “health”.“health”.

How long does it takeHow long does it take(to return to normal?)(to return to normal?)

Returning to normal depends upon how much damage (arthritis) has occurred to the spine and supportive tissue.

Phase one…Phase one…The vertebra gets “stuck” due to joint damage.Nerve interference which causes symptoms.Arthritis begins in the spine.

To return to normal in phase one …To return to normal in phase one …

The bones are “unstuck” and nerve interference is removed and symptoms are relieved in the first 4-12 weeks.

The body heals and returns to normal 6-18 months later with corrective or rehabilitative chiropractic care.

Phase two…Phase two…All of the problems of

phase one, plus:Breakdown

(degeneration) of the spinal discs and joints.

Arthritic changes to the bodies, discs, joints and ligaments of the affected vertebrae.

To return to normal in phase two…To return to normal in phase two…

The bones are “unstuck” and nerve interference is removed in the first 90 (or more) days.

The body heals and returns to normal/optimum function 18-36 months later with corrective or rehabilitative chiropractic care.

Phase Three…Phase Three…All of the problems of

phases one and two plus:The affected vertebrae

often fuse together permanently.

Permanent fusion prevents return to normal mobility. This does not mean you

cannot benefit from chiropractic care, it only means you probably will not return to normal.

Chiropractic takes timeChiropractic takes time

Relief(4-12 weeks)

Phase 1(6-18 months to normal function)

Phase 2(18-36 months to normal function)

Phase 3(???)

The Benefits of Corrective The Benefits of Corrective Chiropractic CareChiropractic Care

* Restores normal function

* Optimizes health

* Extends your life

* Improve immunity …

-Perot Enzyme Study

Benefits…Benefits…* Slows the aging process

- Degeneration is the aging process.

* Makes you feel GREAT!GREAT!

* Corrects the causeCorrects the cause rather than treats symptoms

* Slows, stops and reverses spinal degeneration

Benefits…Benefits…* Restores normal nerve supply* Improves overall health* More energy* Natural* Painless* Safe

Tylenol, Advil etc., 100-400100-400 times times greater riskgreater risk of serious complications or death than Adjustment for same condition.

Benefits…Benefits…* Prevents surgery

* Fastest relief from pain

* No drugs

* No needles

* Relieves many symptoms

And More Benefits…And More Benefits…

* Prevents many health problems

* Affordable health care

* Adds years to life* Adds years to life

* Adds life to years* Adds life to years

How much does it cost?How much does it cost?

How much Chiropractic costs depends upon whether you choose short-term relief or corrective care

How much does it cost if you DON’T get Chiropractic care?

Short-term relief careShort-term relief care4-12 weeks, 3 visits per week until reliefYou pay as you goIf there’s no insurance involved, our

average office visit is $45

Corrective CareCorrective Care(beyond relief)(beyond relief)

* 3 visits per week for up to 12 weeks* 3 visits per week for up to 12 weeks “Unsticks” the bones Removes the nerve interference Relieves symptoms Begins corrective process

* Then 1-2 visits per week for the next 3-12 * Then 1-2 visits per week for the next 3-12 months.months. Keeps spinal joints moving while healing of the

arthritic damage takes place

How much does it cost?How much does it cost?

We are here to make care manageable through payment options and plans that allow everyone to receive the care they need.

Some options are our, Unlimited Care Unlimited Care Program (UCP) and Family Care Plan.Program (UCP) and Family Care Plan.

The “Unlimited Care Program”The “Unlimited Care Program”(UCP)(UCP)

You get unlimited chiropractic care for six months or one year at a fixed fee.

It includes all chiropractic adjustments, exams and x-rays to accomplish the goal.

You save up to 30%You save up to 30%

Why you should consider Why you should consider corrective care …corrective care …

* Benefits of chiropractic.* Relief of your symptoms.* Structural and postural changes.* Functional improvement.* Reversal of spinal degeneration.* Healing.* Improved quality of life.

A longer, healthier life is the result of corrective and wellness chiropractic care.

With Wellness Care …With Wellness Care …

We insure you receive proper information on how to achieve Optimal Health.

Optimal Health does begin with the nervous system as the control house but other important issues also need to be addressed such as proper exercise and nutrition.

Exercise Has Been Proven To …Exercise Has Been Proven To …

Nutrition, Nutrition, Things Have Gotten Worse … Things Have Gotten Worse …

We offer a family plan…We offer a family plan…

*To encourage you to bring in your spouse and minor children.

*They need chiropractic care too. (Were they born in a hospital?)

*Anyone who has ever suffered a spinal trauma could have “stuck bones”.

*Check your family’s health with a posture analysis and balance test.

A Simple Way to Detect A ProblemA Simple Way to Detect A ProblemBalance Test …Balance Test …

Rand Report States …Rand Report States …

Consumer Report ~ Infantile ColicConsumer Report ~ Infantile Colic

Cassie ReedCassie Reed

* 18 months

*4-7 Seizures/day,

Additional at night

*After 2 weeks

Daytime Seizures Stopped

*After 4 weeks

Nighttime Seizures Stopped

The First SubluxationThe First Subluxation

Average delivery Average delivery

70 to 140 lbs. pull70 to 140 lbs. pull

Jerry Mantonya:Jerry Mantonya:

* Rated their health Good to Excellent, 20% health Good to Excellent, 20% moremore than Non Chiropractic Geriatrics

* Reported Arthritis 20% lessArthritis 20% less

* 20% more active20% more active in the community

* Nursing home use 4X lessNursing home use 4X less in past 3 years

* HospitalizationHospitalization in the past 3 years was ½½ that of the Non Chiropractic Geriatrics

A study of Chiropractic Geriatric Patients found that they …

Case Study …Case Study …

12 year old female with primary complaint of Low Back Pain

History reveals she has severe menstrual cramps to point where she misses 1-2 days of school each month

Also severely allergic to iceberg lettuce where she gets diarrhea immediately after eating it.

Case Study of Whiplash …Case Study of Whiplash …

Female, age 17 involved in a accident where she was rear ended while at a full stop. Patient presented with some neck stiffness and tenderness and onset of Headaches. With Corrective Chiropractic Care a normal curve was restored.

BEFORE AUTO ACCIDENT AUTO ACCIDENT 1 YR POST ACCIDENT

Phase 2 to Phase 4Phase 2 to Phase 4A -First Picture

Age 50

Phase 2Phase 2B -Second Picture

Age 55

Phase 4Phase 4It has nothing It has nothing to do with ageto do with age

A

Case Study …Case Study …

A 75 year old male with no complaints.

He has been a lifetime Chiropractic Patient who has prevented Spinal Degeneration with regular chiropractic check-ups.

He presents with a normal cervical curve.

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Copyright © 2012 Dr. Ronald J. FarabaughCopyright © 2012 Dr. Ronald J. Farabaugh