Treatment Options
What to expect your first visit...
When you call to make your initial appointment you will be scheduled at the earliest most convenient time. Dr. Talan tries to get you in on the same day. You will be given the options of having intake forms faxed to you or you may fill them out in our office. You should expect to spend approximately one hour at the initial visit.
Consultation - An detailed consultation will be done by the doctor. This will include discussing your chief complaints, a complete history including medical, family, social. This is so the doctor can get the most information and give you the best recommendation for care possible.
Examination - A spinal examination including orthopedic and neurological evaluation will be performed. This will help the doctor determine what is affecting or causing your complaint and/or condition.
Diagnostic Testing - At the doctors discretion X-rays and/or SEMG will be performed. These test will help clarify what is causing your condition. Not all patients need to have these diagnostic test completed. Dr. Talan will discuss this with the patient before any testing is performed.
Report of Findings - After all paperwork, examinations, and diagnostic testing are completed Dr. Talan will sit down with you and discuss her findings and diagnosis. She will also talk to you about her recommendation for care.
Chiropractic Treatment - If after the report of findings chiropractic care is recommended and the patient decides to accept Dr. Talan's treatment plan treatment will begin. Treatment will include spinal adjustments. Dr. Talan also does extremity adjusting if needed. Adjunctive therapies also may be incorporated including EMS, Cryotherapy or heat therapy, flexion distraction, mechanical/manual traction, massage therapy, ultrasound. Dr. Talan does exercise programs, nutritional counseling, ergonomic education, and exercise therapy also. Each patient is treated on an individual basis and so your treatment plan will be unique to your situation.
Massage Therapy
Most of our patients come into our office with musculoskeletal conditions or pain. Massage is a wonderful way to alleviate and relieve these problem areas. Therapeutic massage is one of the oldest remedies for natural healing. It helps with general relaxation, improves circulation, lymph flow, reducing anxiety, relief of pain and sore/achy muscles, and relieves negative stress.
Massage & Chiropractic
Many of our patients have chiropractic and massage treatments together. The two compliment each other. The massage relaxes the patient making the muscles less stiff and more pliable allowing for a smooth adjustment. This allows for overall health and healing to occur using the two healing arts hand in hand.
The massage therapists in our office have studied and are experienced in Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports, craniosacral, trigger point, pregnancy and infant massage. You have a choice of 30-90 minute massages call for an appointment (510) 745-7445.
