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PROCESS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE

What are the steps of your chiropractic journey?

Here’s a step-by-step guide for those embarking on their first visit to a chiropractor:

1. Arriving at our chiropractic centre

When you arrive at our center, you can expect minimal wait times, typically only enough to complete initial paperwork. This paperwork is essential for our health partners and your attending chiropractor to understand your health history and current needs. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before your appointment to ensure you have enough time to complete this paperwork comfortably.

2. Consultation with our chiropractor

The initial consultation, which typically lasts around 20 minutes, is a crucial phase in your chiropractic journey. During this comprehensive spinal check-up, your chiropractor will focus on understanding your condition and concerns. They will explain the causes of joint dysfunction, the purpose of chiropractic adjustments, and the benefits chiropractic care can offer.

If it’s your first spinal assessment, this is the perfect time to have any questions answered by the chiropractor. Following this, a series of tests will be conducted to gain a holistic understanding of your spinal health.

3. Your full spinal examination process

Your chiropractor will conduct a physical examination and palpation of your spine. Our affable health partners will then perform additional spinal examinations, including:

Visual posture assessment
Posture photo analysis
Bilateral weight distribution assessment
Computerised spinal range of motion measurement
Surface electromyography scan

4. Spinal X-rays

Based on the initial consultation and examinations, our chiropractors might recommend spinal X-rays to assess the severity and degree of degeneration in your spine. This step is crucial for your safety and ensures the chiropractor has a comprehensive understanding of your condition.

5. Report of findings

After your X-rays are taken, you’ll return to the chiropractor for a second consultation to review the results of your tests and X-rays. This session typically lasts about 45 minutes and involves a discussion about whether chiropractic care can offer relief for your condition or if you should consider other specialists. If chiropractic care is recommended, the chiropractor will perform adjustments during this session and provide personalized recommendations for your condition.

6. Why adjustments are not included in the initial check-up

Our chiropractic spinal check-up focuses solely on assessment and does not include adjustments. We are committed to providing personalized care, recognizing that adjustments may not be suitable for everyone. By excluding adjustments from our check-ups, we prioritize your well-being, ensuring you pay only for services tailored to your needs and avoiding charges for services that may not be safe or necessary for you.

If adjustments are recommended based on the assessment results, they are discussed and scheduled separately after the check-up. This approach empowers you to make informed decisions about your care, ensuring a customized and effective chiropractic experience.

7. Regular adjustments

Opting for regular adjustments means our team will collaborate with you to establish a schedule for weekly or monthly visits, marking the commencement of your pain relief journey. Your journey to wellness begins here!

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