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How much treatment will I need?
The actual recommended course of treatment depends on the nature of the injury, the extent of damage, the number of areas affected, and the individual’s response to treatment.
Treatment needs for each case is decided individually based on the history, examination and diagnosis. Your chiropractor will discuss the proposed treatment plan and expected timeframe before any treatment begins.
What can I expect on my first consultation?
The first consultation with the chiropractor is a thorough assessment to determine the nature and cause of your condition, and to ascertain whether chiropractic care is suitable for you. This involves taking details on your health and medical history, followed by a comprehensive physical examination to evaluate the area(s) of pain or dysfunction. Conventional orthopaedic, neurological and functional tests are used to localize the source of the pain and determine the underlying cause of the injury.
Once the diagnosis is made, your personalized treatment plan will be discussed, and you will be given a reasonable estimate of the amount of treatment you will likely need.
Are x-rays necessary before beginning chiropractic treatment?
For the majority of cases of neck and low back pain, x-rays are not necessary before beginning treatment. Unless your case history points to a serious underlying complication, further imaging is required, x-rays (or any other diagnostic imaging) will be recommended.
If I start attending a chiropractor, will I always have to keep going?
No, in fact a few sessions may be all that you require. Several factors, such as the severity of the injury and how long it has been developing, need to be taken into consideration when determining each individual treatment plan. Furthermore, different people have different goals with regards to treatment. Some simply want relief from their pain and are satisfied with treatment once their symptoms have decreased. Others, perhaps having suffered relapses in the past, want a more thorough correction of the underlying problem and realize the importance of rehabilitation, making changes to work routines, incorporating better health habits, and regular check-ups to prevent the initial problem from recurring. So whether you’re simply looking for pain relief when a problem arises, or to more thoroughly address the underlying cause, we can help.
Can anyone receive treatment?
Chiropractic care is safe and gentle enough for people of all ages; we simply adapt our treatment methods to suit each individual. Children tend to respond especially quickly to care, and pregnant women, who often suffer back pain during pregnancy, can also benefit.
