Before Your Appointment
Patient Background Forms
Please download our new patient forms and bring them with you to your appointment. We’ll also ask questions about current medication and any medical testing (x-rays, MRI’s,) that you may have had.
Consultation
We’ll discuss your injury, health related problems, and concerns, and offer potential treatment options. You’ll talk Dr. Siegenthaler to determine how Chiropractic and Active Release Techniques can meet your health care needs.
Examination and Treatment
After your consultation, Dr. Siegenthaler will perform a chiropractic examination and treatment techniques.
After Your Visit
We’ll schedule a follow up appointment. We may also recommend at home therapy including exercises and/or stretches. Click here to learn more about post-treatment recommendations.
After Your Appointment
To make the most of your Active Release Therapy Session:
1. Ice area of discomfort/pain for 20 minutes on 60 minutes off. Do up to 4 cycles or until discomfort/pain subsides. After applying ice for up to 20 minutes, perform range of motion stretches. The amount of time for ice application depends on the thickness of the involved tissue. In general, wrists and ankles are iced for 10 minutes on 60 minutes off, the neck, knees or shoulders get iced for 15 minute intervals,and the thoracic and lumbar spine are iced for 20 minute intervals.
2. Gently stretch problem area – work out the tight musculature.
3. Drink plenty of water – this will help remove the toxins building up in the body.
4. Rest at least 1 hour after this. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Use cervical pillow for proper neck support.
5. A WARM shower is gentle and relaxing to sore muscles. Do this after the rest hour.
6. If you have Ca-Mg (Calcium/Magnesium) at home – take 2 tablets every 2-3 hours. You can also take 500 mg. every 2-3 hours. This will help reduce the tension within the musculature, and promote tissue healing.
If you still feel no relief…
Call 717- 569-6099 and ask to speak Dr. Jim Siegenthaler.
If you cannot get in contact with Dr. Jim Siegenthaler, please call your family doctor or other health care professional.
