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What can you expect from our Chiropractors on your First Visit?
Your First Visit
Our Clinics in the City of London and Friern Barnet offer an initial consultation to all new patients. This is to help you discover what is wrong and whether we can help you.
The initial consultationThe consultation may last up to one hour. During this interval, the chiropractor will conduct a comprehensive case history, an extensive medical history, and a meticulous examination that encompasses orthopaedic, neurological, chiropractic, and functional performance assessments.
The case history
Research indicates that approximately 80% of a diagnosis is derived from the history alone—the dialogue concerning your symptoms. This constitutes the segment of the consultation upon which we allocate the majority of our time.
The examination
We shall inquire regarding the location of your pain, its radiation patterns, factors that alleviate or exacerbate it, and any concomitant symptoms such as numbness or weakness. We prefer to commence anew with your narrative, which enables us to either validate the information you have previously received, gently amend it, or provide reassurance where earlier assessments may have induced unwarranted anxiety. Furthermore, we seek to comprehend your lifestyle and, most critically, what activities you aspire to resume. This aspiration will ultimately serve as our treatment objective.
The report of findings of your examination:
At the end of the examination, a report of findings will be given, including the following:
The working diagnosis (i.e. what is wrong due to back pain, neck pain, joint pain or headaches)
The prognosis (i.e. what to expect from the treatment plan) and approximate costs.
If Chiropractic care is not suitable for you, then you will be referred to your GP or relevant specialist.
What happens after the report of findings?
Normally, if feasible, treatment can begin on the first visit. Very occasionally, further tests or investigations, such as X-Rays, MRI scans, and blood tests, are required to confirm a diagnosis. Your medical details and information are confidential. No one else will be allowed to see your notes without your permission.
What are the treatments for chiropractic care at London City Chiro-Practice and Friern Barnet & North London Chiro-Practice?
Chiropractic Intervention Methods used at our clinics to relieve tension, pain and improve mobility:
We use a variety of hands-on care treatment & intervention methods, offering a comprehensive package of care. There is an emphasis on manual and exercise therapy techniques, including the following, but not exclusive to:
-Gentle manipulations or adjustments of the spine and extremities
-Gentle mobilisations of the spine and extremities
-Soft tissue and specific myofascial release therapy of the spine, upper and lower extremities
-Gentle traction of the relevant anatomical region to be treated
-Facial and Classical Taping and Strapping
-Cold laser therapy
We use a variety of hands-on care treatment & intervention methods, offering a comprehensive package of care. There is an emphasis on manual and exercise therapy techniques, including the following, but not exclusive to:
-Gentle manipulations or adjustments of the spine and extremities -Gentle mobilisations of the spine and extremities
-Soft tissue and specific myofascial release therapy of the spine, upper and lower extremities
-Gentle traction of the relevant anatomical region to be treated
-Facial and Classical Taping and Strapping
-Cold laser therapy
What are the additional interventions to help chiropractic care at London City Chiro-Practice and Friern Barnet & North London Chiro-Practice?
Patient Exercises and Education
Patient education plays an important role in the process of recovery, and this includes:
-Relevant specific personal exercises and rehabilitation programmes. These are two examples:
Exercises for releasing tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back
Exercises for releasing tension in the lower back, pelvis and hips
-Posture corrections
-Nutrition and lifestyle advice
-Environmental issues related to work/home/study ergonomics
Patient education plays an important role in the process of recovery, and this includes:
-Relevant specific personal exercises and rehabilitation programmes. These are two examples:
Exercises for releasing tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back
Exercises for releasing tension in the lower back, pelvis and hips
-Posture corrections
-Nutrition and lifestyle advice
-Environmental issues related to work/home/study ergonomics
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