If you’re thinking about seeing a chiropractor, you might assume X-rays are automatically part of the deal.

Maybe you’ve been to a chiropractic office before where everyone gets X-rays before being adjusted. Maybe you’ve never been to a chiropractor and you’re wondering whether you’ll need imaging before anyone can actually help you.

At Chiro704 in Salisbury, NC, the answer is pretty simple:

No, X-rays are not automatically required just because you’re a new patient.

Dr. Sierra Davis takes an individualized approach to chiropractic care, which means your first visit starts with understanding what’s actually going on with you.

Here’s what that looks like.

Does Every Chiropractic Patient Need X-Rays?

No.

At Chiro704, getting X-rays isn’t treated as an automatic first step for every new patient.

Instead, Dr. Davis begins by learning about what brought you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and how it’s affecting your everyday life. She’ll complete a comprehensive case history and exam/evaluation before determining what makes sense next.

If she determines that additional imaging is necessary, she can refer you to an outside imaging facility.

But simply being a new chiropractic patient does not automatically mean you need X-rays.

Does Chiro704 Take X-Rays in the Office?

No. Chiro704 does not take X-rays on site at its Salisbury office.

If Dr. Davis determines that imaging is necessary, she can refer you out for it.

That means you don’t need to schedule X-rays somewhere else before your first appointment simply because you’re coming to Chiro704.

Start with your first visit.

Dr. Davis can take it from there.

What Happens at Your First Chiropractic Visit Instead?

Your first visit at Chiro704 is designed to give Dr. Davis a chance to understand what’s happening before deciding how to move forward.

A new patient visit is approximately 45 minutes and includes:

• A comprehensive case history
• An exam/evaluation to understand what’s going on
• A conversation about how what you’re experiencing is affecting your everyday life
• A same-day chiropractic adjustment

The first visit is $150.

You also don’t have to walk through the door already knowing exactly what kind of ongoing care you need.

In fact, Dr. Davis doesn’t ask new patients to choose between Chiro704’s ongoing visit options at their first appointment.

She wants to see how your body responds to that first adjustment first.

Can I Be Adjusted at My First Chiropractic Appointment?

Yes.

At Chiro704, your first visit includes a same-day chiropractic adjustment.

Before that adjustment, Dr. Davis will go through your case history and exam/evaluation so she has a better understanding of what you have going on.

This is also one reason Chiro704 can be a comfortable place to start if you’ve never been to a chiropractor before.

Dr. Davis uses a gentle chiropractic approach, and questions are always welcome.

If you’re nervous about your first adjustment, say so.

You don’t have to pretend you aren’t.

What If Dr. Davis Thinks I Need Imaging?

If Dr. Davis determines that additional imaging is necessary, she can refer you to an outside imaging facility.

Chiro704 not having an X-ray machine in the office doesn’t mean imaging is ignored.

It simply means X-rays aren’t automatically built into every new patient experience.

Why Isn’t Everyone Put Through the Exact Same Process?

Because not everyone walks into a chiropractic office with the same body, same history, same concerns, or same goals.

That philosophy extends beyond X-rays at Chiro704.

Dr. Davis also doesn’t decide exactly how frequently every new patient should be seen before she knows how that individual responds to care.

Your first visit happens first.

Then she sees how you respond to your adjustment.

At your second visit, Dr. Davis can use that information to make a recommendation about what makes the most sense moving forward.

That might sound obvious, but it’s an important part of how Chiro704 approaches chiropractic care:

Your care is based on you.

Looking for a Chiropractor in Salisbury, NC?

If you’ve been putting off seeing a chiropractor because you weren’t sure what the first appointment would involve—or because you assumed X-rays would automatically be required—you don’t have to figure everything out before you come in.

At Chiro704, your first visit gives Dr. Sierra Davis time to learn what’s going on, evaluate what you’re experiencing, answer your questions, and get you adjusted that same day.

If additional imaging is needed, she can help guide you from there.

Chiro704
425 N Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144

New patient visits are 45 minutes and $150.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic X-Rays

Do chiropractors always require X-rays before an adjustment?

No. At Chiro704, X-rays are not automatically required simply because you’re a new patient. Dr. Davis begins with a comprehensive case history and exam/evaluation and can refer you for imaging if she determines it is necessary.

Can I see a chiropractor without getting X-rays?

Yes. Chiro704 does not automatically require X-rays before chiropractic care. Whether additional imaging is needed depends on what Dr. Davis determines after learning more about what’s going on.

Does Chiro704 take X-rays in Salisbury, NC?

No. Chiro704 does not take X-rays on site at its Salisbury location. If Dr. Davis determines that imaging is necessary, she can refer you to an outside imaging facility.

Do I need to get X-rays before my first appointment at Chiro704?

No. You do not need to arrange X-rays simply because you’re scheduling your first chiropractic visit at Chiro704.

Can I get adjusted at my first chiropractic appointment?

Yes. A new patient visit at Chiro704 includes a comprehensive case history, exam/evaluation, and a same-day chiropractic adjustment.

How long is a first chiropractic appointment at Chiro704?

A first visit at Chiro704 is approximately 45 minutes.

How much is a first chiropractic visit in Salisbury, NC?

A new patient first visit with Dr. Sierra Davis at Chiro704 is $150.

How often will I need to see a chiropractor after my first visit?

There isn’t one set frequency for every Chiro704 patient. Dr. Davis wants to see how you respond to your first adjustment before recommending what makes sense moving forward. She discusses those recommendations with you at your second visit.

Is Chiro704 a good chiropractor for someone who has never been adjusted before?

Chiro704 is a good option for people who are new to chiropractic or nervous about being adjusted. Dr. Davis provides gentle chiropractic care and encourages patients to ask questions about their care.