New Patients
Your First Visit to Long Island Back & Neck Care
Walking into a new office with pain you have had for weeks is not easy. Your first visit to our Levittown chiropractic office is built around one question: what is causing this, and how can we treat it?
You tell us what hurts, when it started and what you were doing when it began. Then comes an examination of your posture, range of motion and the painful areas, followed by a straight answer about what we found before anyone adjusts anything.
- A history of the problem and your health
- A physical examination
- A plain explanation of the findings
- A treatment plan you agree to before care starts
Tell Us What Is Going On
Call the office or request an appointment online. Mention if your pain follows a car accident, a fall or an injury at work so we can allow the right amount of time.
History and Examination
Plan to arrive a few minutes early to complete your health history, or fill out the New Patient Packet before you come. The examination covers how you move as well as where it hurts.
Findings and a Plan
You get the findings in plain language: what we can treat, what it will take and anything that belongs with another provider. Treatment usually starts the same day.
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
A few things help your first visit go faster:
- Photo ID and your insurance card
- A list of your medications
- Reports or discs from any X-rays or MRIs
- Claim information after an accident
- Comfortable clothing you can move in
- The name of the doctor who referred you, if any
What Happens After Your First Visit
Follow-up visits are shorter and focused on your treatment plan. Depending on your examination, care may include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, acupuncture and corrective exercises you can do at home between visits.
We re-check your progress at set points and adjust the plan as you improve. Many patients also benefit from lifestyle advice on posture, sleep and lifting so the problem is less likely to return.
Common Reasons New Patients Visit Us
New patients come to Long Island Back & Neck Care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and knee pain. We also see many patients after car accidents, slip and fall injuries and sports injuries. If you are not sure whether we can help, call us and ask.
New Patient FAQs
How long does the first visit take?
Longer than a regular visit, because of the health history, the examination and time to go through the findings with you. Later visits are much shorter.
Will I be treated on the first visit?
Usually yes, once the examination is done and we have explained what we found. If something needs imaging or a referral first, we tell you that instead.
Do you take my insurance?
Call the office at (516) 579-4949 with your plan details and we will go through what your coverage includes before your visit.
Do I need a referral to come in?
Most patients come in without one. If your plan requires a referral, bring it with you.
Can I fill out paperwork before my visit?
Yes. Complete the New Patient Packet online before your appointment to save time at check-in.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that lets you bend and move easily, such as athletic wear.
What if my pain is from a car accident?
Tell us when you schedule and bring your auto insurance and claim information. Our auto injury page explains how we document and treat accident injuries.
Book Your First Visit in Levittown
We keep evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday and are open Saturday mornings, so treatment does not have to cost you a working day. Request an appointment online or call (516) 579-4949 to get started.