Patient History and Symptoms Before the Chiropractic Exam In
preparation for the chiropractic consultation, an individual
will be asked to fill out forms or bring in the forms that is
downloadable from our website that provide background
information about the symptoms and condition. Types of questions
the doctor of chiropractic might ask include: • When and how did
the pain start? • Where is it located? • Is it a result of an
injury? • What activities/circumstances makes it better? • What
activities/circumstances makes it worse? Patients are also
usually asked to provide information on family medical history,
any pre-existing medical conditions or prior injuries, and
previous and current health providers and treatments. The
Chiropractic Exam A thorough chiropractic exam includes general
tests such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and reflexes,
as well as specific orthopedic and neurological tests to assess:
• Range of motion of the affected part • Muscle tone • Muscle
strength • Neurological integrity F