Your Olathe Chiropractor – What to Expect on Your First Visit
Watch this short video to learn what your visit will look like from start to finish.
Our Clinical Approach
Comprehensive Evaluation: We begin with a detailed consultation and physical examination to assess joint function, movement patterns, and neurological involvement.
Diagnosis-Driven Care: Clinical findings are used to determine the most likely source of pain or dysfunction, guiding appropriate treatment and expected timelines.
Targeted Treatment: Care is focused on restoring spinal and joint mechanics, reducing nerve irritation, and improving functional movement—not symptom masking.
Ongoing Reassessment: Progress is monitored through repeat examination findings to ensure treatment remains appropriate and effective.
Conditions We Commonly Evaluate
We evaluate a wide range of musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions, with care guided by clinical findings rather than symptoms alone.
Spine- and Nerve-Related Conditions
- Low back pain and lumbar disc disorders
- Neck pain and cervical spine conditions
- Sciatica and radicular symptoms
- Disc bulges and disc-related nerve compression
Headache and Upper Extremity Conditions
- Tension and cervicogenic headaches
- Shoulder and arm pain related to cervical involvement
- Upper back and thoracic spine dysfunction
Injury and Mechanical Pain Conditions
- Auto accident–related musculoskeletal injuries
- Work and sports-related strain injuries
- Chronic joint stiffness and movement restriction
Not all pain has the same underlying cause. Evaluation is required to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and what type of treatment is indicated.
Why Evaluation Matters Before Treatment
Pain location alone does not determine the correct treatment.
Similar symptoms—such as low back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm or leg pain—can arise from different underlying causes, each requiring a different clinical approach.
A structured chiropractic evaluation allows us to distinguish between mechanical joint dysfunction, disc-related nerve involvement, soft tissue injury, and other sources of pain. This ensures care is appropriate, targeted, and based on clinical findings rather than assumptions.
When necessary, patients are referred for imaging or co-managed with other healthcare providers to support accurate diagnosis and safe, effective care.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Ike Woodroof, DC
Dr. Woodroof is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with over seven years of clinical experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions. His approach emphasizes thorough examination, accurate diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning based on objective clinical findings.
Dr. Woodroof focuses on conditions involving the spine, discs, and nervous system, with care guided by functional assessment, neurological testing, and imaging review when indicated. Treatment recommendations are designed to restore joint mechanics, reduce nerve irritation, and improve overall functional movement.
He practices within an evidence-based framework and collaborates with other healthcare providers when referral or co-management is appropriate.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is focused on evaluation, not treatment volume.
The appointment begins with a detailed health history and discussion of your current symptoms, followed by a physical examination that may include posture and movement assessment, orthopedic testing, and neurological screening.
Based on examination findings, we discuss the most likely source of your symptoms, whether additional imaging or referral is indicated, and whether chiropractic care is appropriate. If care is recommended, a treatment plan is outlined with clear goals and expectations.
When appropriate, care begins only after sufficient clinical information has been gathered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Common Questions
Do I need an evaluation before receiving chiropractic care?
Yes. A clinical evaluation is necessary to determine the source of your symptoms, whether chiropractic care is appropriate, and what type of treatment—if any—is indicated based on exam findings.
Do all patients receive treatment on their first visit?
Not always. Some patients require additional clinical information, imaging, or referral before treatment begins. Care is recommended only when it is clinically appropriate.
What types of conditions do you evaluate?
We commonly evaluate spine-, joint-, and nerve-related conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and radiating arm or leg symptoms. Evaluation helps determine the underlying cause and appropriate next steps.
When do you refer patients to other providers?
If examination findings suggest that imaging, specialist care, or co-management is needed, referrals are made to support accurate diagnosis and patient safety.
Ready to Feel Better?
If back pain, neck pain, headaches, or sciatica are slowing you down, let’s find out what’s causing it—and start treating it the right way. I’d be honored to help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Serving patients from Olathe, Overland Park, Spring Hill, Gardner, and the surrounding Kansas City metro.
