WHAT HAPPENS AT THE FIRST APPOINTMENT?

Your Chiropractor will first take a detailed case history along with details of your current symptoms.  A thorough physical examination is then performed considering all aspects of your presenting condition and may include orthopaedic and/or neurological testing.  Your Chiropractor will then discuss their findings with you and explain the best plan of care for managing or resolving your symptoms.  They will then proceed with your first treatment unless their findings indicate further medical investigation or imaging is required.  In that case you will be referred you to your GP or hospital as appropriate.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

The number of treatments needed varies considerably depending on;

• Your age

• How long you have had the problem

• How bad the problem is

• Stress levels

• General level of fitness

• Nutrition and lifestyle

• What you do for yourself between treatments

• How you respond to treatments

Typically, most patients need between 2-6 weekly sessions initially.  These are then gradually more widely spaced out by which time a noticeable change should have occurred, though some treatment can continue for longer.

Once the acute problem has been resolved, regular check-ups are recommended to keep your spine and other joints functioning well.