Dear Patient,

Congratulations! You've taken the first exciting step towards the recovery of your health --Your most valuable possession.

Just a quick note to thank you for selecting First Alternative Chiropractic and to let you know how much we're all looking forward to helping you. WebMD on chiropractic care (Oct. 2004).

In our office, we see patients with a variety of health problems respond to chiropractic care. To help you get the most from your investment of time and money, here are some suggestions we share with our newest patient:

1. Keep your appointments. Each visit builds on the ones before. Your care recommendations are based on our success with other patients with similar health problems. Take the time right now to schedule your next appointment for tomorrow, next week or next month by using our

Online Appointment Scheduler.   Please follow your care plan as recommended.

2. Do your homework. In many ways, what you do at home and at work can have a profound effect on your progress. This is the time to eat right, rest and get the proper exercise. We'll offer specific suggestions on future visits. Here are some other ideas.  Speed the Healing.

3. Give it time. Healing is a process that takes time and is influenced by many factors. Retraining muscles and soft tissue needed to support your spine properly can take weeks to months of intensive care. Please be patient. Medical Mistakes.

4. You may be feeling some soreness. The kind of soreness that you get the day after a hard workout. Some muscles that were no used much are now being asked to provide support to your changing spine. These muscles will tire quickly since they are not accustomed to this new task.

Questions? Please call or ask us by e-mail using our 24/7 Quick Answers.  Again, thank you for selecting our office.

Sincerely,

Dr. Javier A. Hung

Chiropractor

First Alternative Chiropractic®