How to Prepare for Your Visit

You may have mixed emotions about your first chiropractic visit to Premier Chiropractic Center in Bessemer, AL. For instance, you may feel nervous. On the other hand, you might be excited to finally alleviate your pain and discomfort. No matter how you feel, we strive to make your visit as non-stressful as possible. If you want to further simplify the process, you could adequately prepare for your visit while you’re still at home. 

Get All Your Doctor’s Information 

You’ll need to fill out a medical history report, just like you would when you go to any other doctor. Make sure you have your doctor’s information. It helps to look it up when you’re still at home. That way, you can do it at a time that’s convenient for you. Plus, when you prepare at home, you’ll know for sure that you have all the information you need. 

Talk to Your Insurance Provider

Before you arrive at your appointment, you should know if your insurance provider will cover chiropractic care and how much they’ll cover.

When you speak with your insurer beforehand, you won’t have any surprises from the billing department. 

Know your financial responsibility and be prepared with it at the time of your appointment. 

Have Your Insurance Card Handy 

Grab your insurance card before you leave the house. Our billing department will need the information to process your claim.

Write Down Any Questions

If you have any questions, make sure you write them down before you come to the office. If you’re nervous or become preoccupied with what’s going on at the appointment, you could forget to ask all your questions. By writing them down, you’ll have a reference. 

Write Down Your Prescriptions 

Make a list of all the medications you take as well as their dosages. Include any vitamins or other supplements you take. 

Check for Online Forms 

What’s more inconvenient than going to a new practitioner and filling out all the forms before you may see the physician? Check online and have all the paperwork you need available before the appointment.

Take the time to fill out the paperwork before you get there. For one, you’ll be able to access all the information you need easily and quickly. For two, you could do it at your convenience and even in your pajamas. 

Dress in Comfy Clothing 

You may receive treatment during your first appointment, so wear comfortable clothing. You want something that’s loose fitting and won’t restrict you if you need to move during the treatment. 

Plus, you want to relax during the treatment, so you get the most from the visit. 

Eat Before You Go 

Your chiropractor won’t provide any treatment that won’t sit well with food in your stomach. Therefore, you should take time to eat before you go to your appointment. That way, you’re not hungry during the visit, and you can relax and focus. 

Be Prepared for Your Visit to Last a Little Longer 

While the average visit lasts about 30 minutes, your first visit may take a bit longer. Be sure to take this into account when you’re scheduling around your appointment. 

Relax

Chiropractic care is non-invasive and requires little downtime. Few side effects are known. Go into the appointment with an open mind and stay calm. You’ll get the most out of your appointment this way. 

Make the most out of your first visit by preparing in advance. Fortunately, when you have all the paperwork available and take steps to make the appointment pleasant, your first visit will be a breeze. 

Contact Premier Chiropractic Center to schedule your first visit with Dr. Glover by calling 205-519-4024. You may also use our online booking tool.