Your First Visit to Our Lake Como Practice

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When you first enter the office you will be greeted by Louella and Jane, our chiropractic assistants. You will be asked to fill out some forms detailing your personal information, symptoms and insurance if applicable. Once you have completed the forms you will be introduced to the doctor and brought back to an exam room.

The first visit is what we refer to as the fact gathering visit. We need to learn about your body. We take a detailed history, a comprehensive examination and x-rays if necessary. A computerized scan of the spine is performed to identify abnormal motion in the spine. Also, on many occasions a digital foot scan will be performed to determine whether or not the feet could be contributing to the problem. (Remember the feet are the foundation of the body).

After we have gathered enough information to determine the source of your condition, we will go ahead with the first treatment.

Usually, the first treatment will include therapy before the actual chiropractic treatment. This prepares the body for the adjustment if the patient is experiencing extreme pain or muscle tightness. The first visit will take approximately one to one and a half hours.

Please note that if the doctor feels your condition would not respond best to chiropractic care you will be referred to the appropriate physician.

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Dr. Gulotta Asks some important questions of interest to Lake Como residents - Chiropractor Lake Como Dr. Gulotta Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?
Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.
Why are chiropractors wary of the germ theory?
Louis Pasteur originated the idea that germs caused disease. Yet, on his deathbed he recanted, declaring, "It's not the seed, but the soil." Meaning, it's not the germ that causes disease, but the condition of the body that allows the germ to thrive. Chiropractic care in our Lake Como office is designed to bolster your resistance so germs don't see you as a good host.