Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office either Dr. Ferguson or our office assistant Nate will greet you.  We will request you fill out our new patient forms located in the New Patient Center found on this website.  These documents will also be available in the office.  The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

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

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Chad Ferguson will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend, as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Chad Ferguson 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 your history and your goals, examining your spine, and reviewing the findings of the exam, Dr. Ferguson will discuss his recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Ferguson believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program, devising a plan for your particular needs and desires.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, Active Release Technique soft tissue therapy, and/or vibratory massage.  Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.  Dr. Ferguson is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and generally implements the "Palmer Package" style of adjusting.  This includes completely adjusting with his hands or using a "drop" table to assist if it is more comfortable for you.  In certain circumstances Dr. Ferguson also implements use of the Activator (a low force adjusting instrument) which he was also educated in while at Palmer College.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come intor our office this may include ice or heat 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.  This end stage is the ultimate goal for all of our patients from Bennington, Omaha, and all of the surrounding Eastern Nebraska area communities!