It starts with a real conversation
Your first visit starts with time spent actually talking through your injury history, your sport or activity, your goals, and what you've already tried. This isn't a five-minute intake form — it's the foundation the rest of the exam and plan are built on.
A movement and neurological exam
From there, we run a hands-on movement assessment specific to your symptoms and your sport — checking range of motion, strength, and where pain reproduces. If your symptoms suggest nerve involvement, we'll also check reflexes, sensation, and strength in the relevant area.
The goal is to identify the actual source of the problem, not just the location where you feel it — those aren't always the same place.
You'll leave with a plan, not just an adjustment
Most first visits include hands-on treatment the same day. But just as important, you'll leave understanding what we found, what we think is driving it, and what the plan looks like — including a realistic sense of timeline, not a vague "come back and see."
Because Dr. Adams sees every patient directly, that plan stays consistent visit to visit rather than depending on who happens to be in the office that day.
