Just like visiting any other medical professional, your visit with us will start with a thorough discussion about your health history, and any problems you are currently experiencing. This gives us valuable information to guide our subsequent examination, helping us to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. We will sit down with you and explain this fully, answer any questions, and give you an idea of how long it will take to achieve your treatment goals. In the vast majority of cases, treatment can start at your first visit.
The number of appointments you will need will depend on your individual situation, and is always up to you. If your aim is simply to get rid of the immediate pain, only a couple of adjustments may be necessary. However, if your treatment goals extend to longer-lasting changes and a focus on spinal maintenance, then a longer programme of adjustments may be suggested. Long term or regular care is usually suited to those who habitually place large loads or forces on their spine, or who have structural abnormalities such as scoliosis or other joint or health conditions.
Xrays are usually not required for treatment, however if we believe they are indicated before treatment can commence, we can refer you locally. If you have any imaging relating to your complaint already, please bring this and any other relevant reports with you to your appointment.
