Laurence Kahn, D.C.

Principles of Care at Motion Doctor Chiropractic

My name is Laurence Kahn, and I practice Chiropractic Medicine. As I have sought and learned many remarkable therapies over the years, my practice has become a blend of Western and Eastern methods. My overarching goal is to improve my patients' physical well-being, helping them improve their balance, flexibility, endurance and strength. First, the issue of pain must be addressed. To do this, I often use Two-Point Acupressure, an Oriental Medicine technique developed over the last thirty years by Dr. Shan-Chi Ko, M.D. Other pain-control techniques may be appropriate, so for such patients I might also use the Egoscue Method, and traditional Chiropractic Medicine. Most people's pain arises from the way they use their body, which very often has been altered from the normal way because of an injury. Over time, the body's structure has changed itself to adapt to that use. So after pain has been relieved to a point that the patient can benefit, I begin to offer conservative methods that address the body's structure and function. These include deep-tissue methods as Graston Technique and others. Finally, there can be no lasting improvement without a person's own commitment to their own physical health. I will help them by creating a plan for their rehab and maintenance, and I will guide them until they are comfortable with it. Guiding principles in this phase of recovery are derived from the Egoscue Method and traditional rehab.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

When you come in for your first visit, you can expect to be warmly greeted and treated with respect and cordiality. Then comes the standard doctor's-office paperwork. (You can also download the forms from this web page, and if you fill them out ahead of time, it would be a help.) After that, you'll meet with me to discuss the concern that prompted you to come to my office. I'll ask about your health history, and other matters that might affect your health and the treatment you might require. These discussions are private and held in strict confidence by this office and by myself.

The next step is a physical exam, focused on the concern that you are asking me to help you with. Very often, this includes asking you to perform a number of movements that indicate how your muscles and joints are working, and that can give insights into the source of your pain. If you agree, four photos might be taken to record your posture, and to help in creating a rehab plan for you. After the exam is over, I will briefly explain my findings, and may provide therapy to help with your pain. If you need to have special tests such as x-rays, I will discuss that with you too. (Most people do NOT need them.)

I am very concerned about providing the care you need, and making sure that the care you receive is beneficial to you. To do this, I practice what is called "Evidence-Based Medicine," which involves creating a therapy plan, a schedule of how things are likely to go, and written forms that you'll complete to give me an objective sense of your progress. Your therapy plan is specific to you and your condition, and therefore it is not possible to create it "while you wait," so I will explain your plan, and answer any questions you may have when you return for your second visit.

Laurence Kahn, D.C.

Motion Doctor Chiropractic

Principles of Care at Motion Doctor Chiropractic

What to Expect During Your First Visit

Laurence Kahn, D.C.

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