This is the first stage of care and responsible for analysis, correlation and interpretation of results. Every other level of care above must first build on the foundation of structural integrity. Typically this ranges from weeks 1-4.
- Patient history & discussion of chief complaint
- Physical examination of spine and/or related areas
- Radiographic examination & correlation of results
- Correction
Foundations of House



If the foundations of the house are not level, larger structural problems exist higher up in the chain.