what to expect at my first Chiropractic

consultation ?

What to wear?

What happens at my first visit?

What to wear?

During your first visit, you will be required to wear a gown (in order for the chiropractor to perform a full examination). Alternatively, please feel free to bring along some shorts and a     
T-shirt. On the subsequent visits, loose fitting clothes are recommended.

What happens at my first consultation?

The first consultation takes approximately 45 minutes. It is during this consultation that information is obtained so that a diagnosis of your complaint can be made.

This can be subdivided into 4 parts:

Case History

Information is taken relevant to your injury i.e. site of discomfort, aggravating and relieving factors. Your previous medical history will also be covered.

Orthopaedic and Neurological Examination

This is an assessment of the positions which aggravate your complaint including range of movement, palpation, muscle tests and provocative manoeuvres. This will highlight the severity of the complaint and the structures involved.

A neurological examination includes an assessment of the function of the nerves in the spine or extremities (arms and legs) which will deduce the area of possible neural involvement.

X-rays

These are very rarely necessary but may be required to help rule out or confirm certain diagnosis such as fractures. Furthermore, observing the spine in a weightbearing posture provides us with information regarding any areas of the spine that are under stress on a day to day basis.  The degree of degeneration can also be ascertained.

There are no x-ray facilities on site so patients will be referred to a local radiography clinic.

MRI Scans

Additional soft tissue imaging may also be used by our city of london chiropractors to gain further information about the patient's complaint. Where necessary,

Patients can be referred to Vista Diagnostics

Upon completion of the examination, the diagnosis and a plan of management will be explained\by your chiropractor UK. The patient will then be asked to consent to treatment and treatment can then be initiated.

Treatment

A treatment plan will be laid out from acute care through to rehabilitation and maintenance along with a time frame for recovery. Once the chiropractor is confident the patient has a full understanding of their condition, treatment will be given. You will usually receive treatment at the first consultation. An array of techniques may be used including mobilisation, manipulation, soft tissue work, flexion-distraction, stretching, and ultrasound .

If it is felt that treatment is not appropriate or further investigations are required, patients are referred onto the relevant healthcare professional.

At all times, patients are encouraged to ask questions in order to put them at ease and maximise the benefits of their treatment.

At Bodymotion Chiropractic UK, we continually reassess patient’s progress.

If you have any questions prior to your first consultation, please feel free to contact a member of Bodymotion Chiropractic and Sports Injuries Clinic who will be happy to offer there advice.