What is Chiropractic? | Your first Visit | Glossary
First visit
Please complete the Your Profile Details intake form & questionnaire fully before your first visit.
During your first visit, which lasts approx one hour, you will be initially asked to discuss your problem with the Chiropractor. You will then be asked a lot of detailed questions about your health and past medical history. This is extremely important, so make a list of any operations or illnesses you have had and medication that you take. Based on this information the Chiropractor can make the correct diagnosis and administer safe treatment.
After the consultation you will be asked to undress to your underwear and put a gown on. Gentlemen may prefer to wear loose fitting shorts.
The area of complaint will then be examined, it is often necessary to examine the whole spine as this is often where symptoms originate and the principal area of Chiropractic treatment.
After the examination your Chiropractor will discuss the findings using models to help you understand what is happening.
If you have any results of X-rays / MRT scans etc. please bring them with you to the first visit.
After a diagnosis has been made the Chiropractor will discuss with you what will be involved with your treatment and a suitable treatment programme which will be reviewed periodically.