CONSULTATION
The purpose of the consultation is twofold: First, Dr. Sklar will review your case history, so that we can gain a thorough understanding of your current goals. Second, it will begin the patient-education process. It is important for you to understand how your treatment program is intended to work, permanently healing the cause of your problem, rather than simply masking symptoms with prescription drugs.

EXAMINATION
During the examination, the Dr. Sklar will assess not only the cause of your complaint, but the condition of your spine. Our intention is to treat your body as a whole entity. During this process, we often discover underlying problems that have not yet shown up as a symptom. Some of the tests may be familiar to you, for example, checking reflexes and ranges of motion. Other tests are specific to chiropractic. None of them involves any discomfort to the patient.

X-RAY
The Oreland Family Chiropractor Center is equipped with a state-of-the-art, X-ray department. Many chiropractors do not use X-rays, however we will not treat a patient's ailment without first seeing an X-ray (with the exception of pregnant women and young children). Because to see is to know, while not to see is to guess. And we will not guess about your health.

REPORT OF FINDINGS
Dr. Sklar will go over the X-rays with you in detail to explain the nature of your problem, its cause and the steps we will take to correct it. He will discuss with you the proposed treatment schedule, and explain the reasons behind his approach to treating your condition.

ADJUSTMENT
Chiropractic adjustment is the method with which we realign the vertebrae, thereby relieving any pressure on the nervous system and restoring normal nerve function. Dr. Sklar will adjust almost all of his new patients on their first visit, and the healing process begins immediately.

MASSAGE THERAPY
In addition to chiropractic adjustment, we also feature massage therapy, commonly used in the treatment of stress reduction, sports injuries, automobile and work injuries, headaches, chronic muscle tension and fatigue. Our massage therapist, is a practitioner who has a blended and thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and massage technique. She has a sensitive, powerful touch and the healing sense.