By Tracy Thomas, Vice President
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| Dr. Thomas |
At the Vibrant Life Health
Center, we want to provide you with a picture of what you’ll get on your
first visit. But first – and there’s no way around it – there’s some paperwork to take care of. Naturally, to treat you effectively, we will need to know
about your history and whatever discomfort you may be experiencing.
The nice thing is you can get the
forms on our website, complete them in the comfort of your home, and bring them
with you on your first visit to our office. There are diagrams for you to
illustrate where your problem areas are. Filling out this material at home will
allow you to put some thought into exactly what problems you would like Dr.
Thomas to address.
When you get here, you’ll be
greeted and you’ll need to sign a few additional forms that have to be signed
on site. While our receptionist inputs your information into our system, you’ll
have an opportunity to watch a short video about chiropractic. It’s very
informative, and it explains terms like subluxation .
As defined by the Association of
Chiropractic Colleges, a subluxation is a complex of functional
and/or structural and/or pathological articular
changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence
organ system function and general health. Both the video and Dr.
Thomas will explain why subluxations are a problem and how Chiropractic
treatment can help.
Shortly after the video is over,
you’ll meet with Dr. Thomas. He will begin discussing your medical history with
you and ask you about whatever health problems motivated you to make an
appointment.
The Tytron Nerve Scan
The Tytron Nerve Scan is a tool
for measuring what’s happening on the outside of a person’s spine and upper
cervical area. It’s completely painless and it only takes a minute or two. The
data collected show where any interference may be occurring in the nerves. The
printout from the Tytron shows the doctor and patient where the problems are.
This enables the Vibrant Life team to specifically address areas of concern. It
can also help to address problems that aren’t yet causing any symptoms for the
patient.
Weighing in on a Bilateral Scale
It can be surprising for patients
to see that they’re carrying ten pounds more on one side than the other.
An imbalance can cause discomfort in other parts of the body. It can lead to
problems in the knees, the pelvis, and even in the shoulder opposite to the leg
bearing most of a patient’s weight.
The Examination Room
At some point, Dr. Thomas may
mention that people make plans to buy vehicles, plans to buy houses, and plans
for advancing in their careers. Then he may ask, “What have you done to plan
for your health? What is your five-year plan?”
It’s a thought-provoking question
because most people don’t think about planning for their health as much as they
should. Lots of folks put more thought into rearranging their furniture than
they put into planning for their own health.
Posture Evaluation
As a highly trained and
experienced Chiropractor, Dr. Thomas can easily recognize many of the posture
problems people are having. It’s not hard for him to see a condition like
forward head posture, or to see when one shoulder is lower than the other, or a
variety of other abnormalities.
However, patients don’t have to
take his word for it. Believe it or not, he has an app on his phone which will
take pictures from the front and side of the patient and will then provide an
overlay diagram showing patients their posture challenges. Then and there, a
patient will see the posture problems he or she is living with.
Tests to Make Sure Patient is
Ready for Treatment
As he moves the patient from room
to room, Dr. Thomas is becoming familiar with the patient, evaluating his or
her condition, and developing a plan for treating the patient. Toward the end
of the process, which takes about 45 minutes, Dr. Thomas will perform several
tests to make sure the patient is able and ready to be adjusted. Before making
any adjustment, Dr. Thomas performs several tests, including orthopedic,
neurologic, sensation, reflex, and muscle tests.
Many chiropractors have one, or
two, or perhaps three techniques at their disposal. Dr. Thomas has mastered
many more techniques than the average Chiropractor. This enables him to
approach problem areas in more than one way, depending on what he thinks will
produce the best result and what the patient is comfortable with.
After the Adjustment
After getting an adjustment, the
patient will be escorted to another room. He or she will be seated on a chair
with a special pad for exercising the pelvis. Then the patient will be shown
how to move around on the pad. This final step hydrates the spine which helps
to lock in the adjustment.
Consultation with Dr. Jon Thomas
In this article, I have discussed
what patients can look forward to when they visit the Vibrant Life Health
Center for the first time. Through December, new patients can get complimentary
Posture Analysis, Tytron Nerve Scan, and a one-on-one consultation about their
health with Dr. Thomas.
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At Vibrant Life, we address all
of the key elements to add vibrance and vitality to your life. This includes
nutrition, chiropractic care, and fitness. If you need to consult with a
chiropractor about your neck, back, or any other health concern, please contact
our office to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jon Thomas D.C PSc . D, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. Dr. Jon Thomas is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. His
practice, The Vibrant Life Health Center, is located in the Mandarin section of
Jacksonville. His interest in health and fitness started early, and his
athletic pursuits have included BMX racing, Professional Snow Skiing, Water
Skiing, Baseball, Weight Lifting, and Martial Arts. After studying and learning
from some of the top health experts throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated
his life to helping people of all ages to transform their lives. The objective
for each patient is to initiate the body’s healing and to work progressively
toward a body that functions optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on
First Coast Living, where he discusses the transformations of his patients. He
also speaks at events throughout the community and writes informative articles
to improve the health of residents throughout Jacksonville.
