What To Expect
Booking Your Appointmentt
The quickest and easiest way to schedule an appointment with the doctor is call our office. One of our assistants will schedule you an appointment at your convenience to see the doctor. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the clinic. We look forward to hearing from you.
First Appointment
Consultation
Dr. Olthuizen will review your medical history and discuss and relevant questions
Be prepared to answer specific questions about your condition, so we may determine the best course of treatment
First Examination
The first examination will include range of motion, orthopaedic testing, and palpitation testing for your specific complaint(s)
After examination, Dr. Olthuizen will review his findings with you, discuss your options for treatment, and answer your questions
If X-Rays are required, you will be referred to a specialist. X-Rays are covered under Alberta’s health care
Modalities Used with Treatments
Modalities used include
A tens unit to relieve pain
Heat
Massager unit to relax tight muscles
Preparation for your Second Visit
Dr. Olthuizen will discuss your treatment plan and what you may expect.
Each patient’s needs are different and you can expect the number of required treatments to vary, based on initial assessment and your response to treatments
Every patient receives a stretching and strengthening plan, along with their preventative information
What To Bring
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Your Alberta Healthcare card
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Your third-party insurance information
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A filled-out New Patient form, which can be downloaded below
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an adjustment hurt?
Most patient have no soreness after a treatment. The odd time some patients may complaining of soreness similar to working out in the gym and having muscle soreness the next day.
How long will it take?
Every patient is different. Patients that have had a condition longer it will take longer to treat, due to muscle memory and muscle adaption. Others will respond very quickly. The sooner you receive chiropractic treatment the faster you will respond.
Why choose Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a science of health the focuses on the spine it is a natural form of healing most chosen by those seeking complimentary/alternative health care for acute and chronic conditions.
Can Chiropractic Help me?
Chiropractors treat a wide range of muscle and joint injuries from low back pain,sciatica headaches ,carpal tunnel, hip,knee and shoulder pain. We treat all age groups from new borns to the elderly. Most patients come in with a main complaint others just want us to check there spine to prevent injuries. Chiropractic can help most injuries and complaints. A proper assessment will be done to determine if chiropractic can help you.