What to expect on your first visit:
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After filling in a questionaire, you will be taken into the Adjusting room with the Doctor for a Consultation. At this point you will be able to elaborate on your complaint/s. Following the consultation an in depth analysis will be carried out which will include; Neurological, Orthopedic, Visceral(when needed), Instrument readings(thermography, SEMG) and Chiropractic Spinal/extremity examination. Furthermore, when indicated urinanalysis and blood testing can be done through referral. At this point the doctor will have a much better idea of the complaint, after which a decision will be made whether or not Chiropractic Care will be the correct method of treatment. (Cost £45, extra for blood and urine testing)
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It is possible that if you are accepted as a patient, a plain film radiograph will be needed to help confirm your diagnosis accurately and specifically. This could be either in the form of a regional 14/17 or a fullspine 14/36 weightbearing radiograph. Common reasons for taking radiographs are as follows; to eliminate congenital anomalies, pathologies and fractures, the extent of degeneration in your spine and the most specific direction needed to realign your spine and/or pelvis. (cost £75-£120 depending on the size of the x-ray)
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Following the above steps an in depth explaination will be given to the Chiropractic patient (report of findings). This will include; a diagnosis, management/treatment frequency and duration, and an estimated cost.
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The next step will be, Chiropractic specific adjustments (not manipulation) followed by any adjuctive procedures and advice. This may often be done on the following day, however if the complaint is acute treatment can be carried out following the report of findings.
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