Your first visit

Your chiropractor needs a complete picture of your health in order to provide the best possible treatment for you as an individual. A full medical and health history is taken and you will be asked about personal and family medical history, including surgeries, medications, lifestyle activities and your symptoms (or body signals).

Examination

A thorough examination will then be performed at the initial visit. This will include orthopaedic, neurological and chiropractic tests to help ascertain the problem areas. X-rays or MRI scans may be ordered if necessary.

Report of findings visit

This is when your chiropractor will explain what is wrong and what can be done to fix it. If chiropractic can help you a course of care will usually be recommended. Your individualised care plan or treatment schedule will be designed to give your body the best chance of healing.

What if we can't help?

Should your problem not be a chiropractic problem or within our scope of care, we will refer you to another appropriate health care provider.

Types of treatment

Chiropractors use many specialised techniques to identify and treat these spinal abnormalities and optimise overall health. The main technique used is the adjustment.

Some types of adjustment can cause a popping sound to occur in the joint. Others types use special tables and devices to deliver the specific force to the involved area.

Chiropractors also use soft tissue techniques for treatment to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Posture education and therapeutic exercise may be prescribed and nutritional, dietary and lifestyle advice might also be offered.