Patient Center & First Visit Guide

Our waiting room and reception desk is very nice but you may want to take the opportunity download these forms at home. If you can print them and fill them out and bring them with you, it will speed things up for your first visit to our office.

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Intake Demographic

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#2
Health History

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#3
Pain Chart

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#4
Surgical History

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What you can expect on your first visit!

Common Conditions Addressed

Lower back pain

Herniated Or Bulging Discs

Sciatica

Neck And Arm Pain

Headache

Thoracic pain

Extremity pain / Injury

Chronic Pain

Our primary focus is on finding a solution to whatever condition you suffer that is interfering with the ability for you to enjoy life. As a result our process is very straightforward and includes the following steps:

Day #1

1) The doctor reviews the New Patient forms you completed.

2) Consultation / History

3) Examination (Vital signs, ortho, neuro, review of any red flags, etc.)

4) The doctor forms a diagnosis, and either

5) Recommends a treatment plan (typical just 2-6 visits followed by re-evaluation to see if you are progressing) or explains other treatment options and provides a referral when necessary.

6) Treatment: 95% of the time we treat on the first day to begin the process of getting you well.

7) Discharge Instructions (typically includes encouragement, home use of ice/heat, sleeping postures, lifting suggestions, etc.)

Day #2

Treatment plan:

The doctor will take time to review any diagnostic tests (ex. X-ray, MRI, CT scan, blood work), and the examination results from Day #1, and recommend 2-6 visits normally. We re-evaluate every 2-6 visits, until your problem is either resolved, or as good as it is going to get. At that time we will discuss your options moving forward.

Treatment:

Treatment for most spine or extremity injuries consists of manual therapy (which may include specific spinal manipulation), and active therapy (exercise, and self-directed home-based exercises). Depending on the type and severity of the condition, Dr. Farabaugh may also recommend any of the following:

1) Spinal decompression therapy (neck or low back)
2) Rapid Release Therapy (focused on fascia release)
3) Shockwave
4) Laser Therapy
5) Vibration plate therapy
6) Massage therapy

7) Acupuncture

8) Dry needling

9) Electrical Stimulation

10) Roller Table therapy

11) Vitamins

12) Weight loss programs

13) Referral for PRP, stem cells, or other meds/injections.

Our practice features one of the region's most advanced, evidence-based facilities, which significantly reduces the need for external referrals to other medical providers. However, we recognize that we cannot address every medical need, and we maintain an extensive network of trusted area specialists to ensure you receive the most appropriate care when a referral is warranted.