The Treatment

What will happen when you visit the clinic?

The majority of a chiropractor's time is spent in individual consultations with patients. These consultations will involve diagnosis and treatment.

On your first visit:

  • A detailed medical history will be taken, including information on previous injuries, surgery, general health and lifestyle.
  • A physical examination will be performed, focusing on the area(s) of discomfort and posture, and noting ranges of movement.
  • We always check blood pressure and vital signs on first visits.
  • Neurological examination and other medical tests will be carried out.
  • The first visits normally take about 45 minutes. Subsequent treatment visits normally take about 15-20 minutes, though occasionally longer may be required.

All consultations are private and fully confidential.

  • Chiropractors treat conditions using a range of techniques. We establish an appropriate treatment or management plan for each individual patient. These may include:
  • Performing specific adjustments of the joints of the spine and extremities using hands occasionally specialist equipment.
  • Performing soft tissue therapies, including dry needling and trigger point therapy.
  • Educating and advising patients on rehabilitation exercises and posture to aid long-term recovery, help prevent recurrence and other techniques to ensure health is maintained.

Other tasks Chiropractors undertake:

  • Liaising with other healthcare practitioners including GPs, referring patients requiring other, specific, medical attention.

Contact Us

For enquiries or to book an appointment please call
01243 790908 or email info@healthwisechiropractic.co.uk

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