Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request you fill our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr. Victor A. Sage to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Victor A. Sage to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination

After your detailed case history, Dr. Victor A. Sage will perform a complete chiropractic examination of your spine using the following five criteria. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

X-ray Analysis is helpful in evaluating for any disease processes, fractures, posture, joint and disc integrity, and vertebral misalignments.  This information allows Dr. Sage to be as specific as possible in correcting your particular problem.  Most people are amazed once get they their x-rays and can often immediately identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

"TO SEE IS TO KNOW; TO NOT SEE IS TO GUESS"

Instrumentation

A temperature sensitive instrument allows the chiropractor to evealuate uneven heat distribution, which could be indicative of a subluxation.

Static Palpation

Static Palpation is the process of feeling your spine in the stationary position to look for the presence of swelling, tenderness, and any abnormal texture/tightness of the muscles and tissues of your back.

Motion Palpation

Motion Palpation is the process of feeling the spine while moving or bending in various directions.  This allows the doctor to evaluate how well each segment in your spine moves.

Visualization

Visualization allows Dr. Sage to look for subtle changes in your posture and movements which could indicate some problems.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Victor A. Sage will give you a report of findings to answer the three most popular questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests, Dr. Victor A. Sage will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Victor A. Sage believes we can help you, we will recommend a treatment program.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first adjustment at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments or both.  Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be given instructions on how to help themselves get on the road to recovery.  This may include ice application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.