{"id":1599,"date":"2025-07-29T20:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathwayschiro.ca\/?page_id=1599"},"modified":"2026-01-21T07:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:44:18","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pathwayschiro.ca\/what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Intake Forms<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Intake forms\u00a0allow\u00a0our doctor to understand your history
getting to know you. Download and complete these forms prior
to your first visit, or arrive 15 minutes early to fill them out in
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Our doctor will take a thorough look through your forms, and start
your visit chatting with you about your health history, goals, and
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A physical exam from our doctor will assess your alignment,
posture, movement patterns, and locating where your
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Scans will be\u00a0performed to help\u00a0us look deeper into the function of
your nervous system in its relationship to the spine, and how it
is impacting your overall health. These are non-invasive scans,
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Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest digital x-rays if
necessary. They will allow the doctor to get a visual of your
spine, giving more detailed information so they can provide you
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The doctor will go over the findings from your history,
evaluation, scans, and x-rays (if taken). Recommendations will
be discussed and decided upon together what the best plan is
for your chiropractic care moving forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Once a proper plan is place you are now ready for your first
adjustment in our office. We will explain and walk you through
everything so you are comfortable before we start.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pregnancy Health History Form<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First Visit 1 Intake Forms Intake forms\u00a0allow\u00a0our doctor to understand your historygetting to know you. Download and complete these forms priorto your first visit, or arrive 15 minutes early to fill them out inoffice. 2 Initial Consultation Our doctor will take a thorough look through your forms, and startyour visit chatting with you about your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"two_page_speed":{"current_score":{"desktop_score":90,"desktop_tti":"1.1\u00a0","mobile_score":56.00000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,"mobile_tti":"5.3\u00a0","date":"21.01.2026 07:44:49 am","status":"completed"}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1599","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See what to expect at your first chiropractic visit, from consultation and exams to a clear, step-by-step care plan built around your health goals.\" \/>\n<meta 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