Initial consultation
When you make your first appointment with us, we will email you your patient intake and health history forms in advance through our secure diary and booking system. The link will be contained within in your appointment confirmation email and we politely request you complete and return these prior to attending your appointment. Don’t worry if you are unable to complete these we can help you on the day.
When you arrive at the clinic you will be greeted by the chiropractor who will explain what to expect and give you opportunity to ask any questions or concerns you may have. You will then be asked to complete the consent and GDPR forms.
The chiropractor will then go through a detailed case history and have the opportunity to really listen and understand your health complaints and find out your personal health goals and what you want to get out of your chiropractic care. The chiropractor will not only go through your current health issues but also ask about previous history including health conditions and traumas.
After the history has been completed the physical assessment will take place. The chiropractor will carefully examine the function of your joints, muscles and your nervous system. The chiropractor will then compile all the information and provide the findings and care plan tailored to you in a report of findings.
Treatment usually happens on the first visit if it is appropriate along with aftercare and advice. If your case indicates further investigation is required (imaging such as x-ray or MRI or special tests) you will be given the option of a GP referral who will then assess your case or private options.
Report of findings
By your second session, all the information and results from your initial consultation will have been taken into consideration and the chiropractor will then go through a detailed report of findings with you and answer any questions and concerns you may have. This will then be followed by explaining your recommended personal care plan. We always aim to give you the best possible approach to getting you on the path to recovery and better health, but we will always listen to your needs and expectations and will always aim to work with you and support you achieve your goals.
Follow-up sessions
Three stages of care
- Relief care – If pain or other obvious symptom has prompted you to begin chiropractic care, the first thing you want is to feel better. These visits will likely be frequent and your adjustments may be combined with other procedures to help relieve your symptoms. Depending on your age, condition, and lifestyle, repeated visits over weeks or months may be needed to reduce or eliminate your symptoms.
- Rehabilitative care - Muscle and other soft tissue damage often remain after your original symptoms have improved. Rehabilitative care will help stabilises your spine and promotes more complete healing. Visit frequency is reduced and you may be encouraged to supplement your care with exercises or other self-care procedures. With your ache or pain gone, true healing can occur. Stopping care at this stage may increase the risk of relapse.
- Wellness Care - When maximum improvement is reached, periodic chiropractic “checkups” are recommended. These wellness visits can detect, and help correct, new problems before they become serious. Health-conscious individuals will often choose this type of care for themselves and their family. Like other preventive health measures, wellness care can save time and money by helping you stay well.
