- Consultation
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When you first come to visit us you will have a consultation. We will discuss the issues that have brought you in to see us as well as find out about your medical history. We will then examine you. You will need to change down to your underwear. Ladies will be given a gown to wear that opens at the back. The chiropractor will then tell you how they think that chiropractic may help you and suggest a course of treatment if appropriate.
- The consultation usually lasts about 45 mins.
Chiropractic treatment is usually aiming to improve the function of joints and muscles. It may therefore involve gentle manipulation of joints (sometimes a 'click' may be heard) and possibly massage and the prescription of specific exercises. The chiropractors sometimes use acupuncture techniques for pain relief
You may also be asked about your diet, levels of exercise and amounts of stress. If changes are important, the chiropractor will discuss them with you.
Most conditions that we treat will need a course of a few treatments. Recent conditions will normally improve with a few treatments. Long-standing conditions may require more treatments
The chiropractors are keen for patients to take a preventative approach to health. After your initial problem has been sorted out you will be offered the option of attending periodically to help you stay as well as possible. As well as skeletal issues, the chiropractors will be keen for you to address issues of fitness, diet, stress, and general health. The chiropractor will discuss health issues with you and help you to set some health goals.
Patients that attend for preventative care are comprehensively reviewed annually.