What to expect at your first chiropractic appointment
At Edinburgh City Chiropractic our chiropractors are here to help and listen - whether its back pain, neck pain or headaches, our goal is to get you feeling better and living better as soon as possible.
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All appointments are one-to-one with a chiropractor in private treatment rooms.
1. CONSULTATION
To get to the root cause of your pain, we will first ask you to complete a confidential medical history and health form. Your chirorpactor will then have a chat with you and take the time to understand your current issue, explore your overall health, and discuss your goals.
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2. EXAMINATION
We will ask you to change into a modesty gown (you can wear loose, comfy sports clothing if that is more suitable for you) and we will do some short tests to assess your movement, posture, joints and muscles.
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At this point we will explain how we think we can help and what treatments may benefit you. We will also advise on how long it will take for you to see results. All of this will take about 20-30 minutes in total.
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3. SAME DAY TREATMENT
If we think chiropractic can help you, then we will begin treatment with your permission. This allows us to begin addressing your problem right away and get you feeling better quicker.
As each treatment is individualised for each patient, one session can include a combination of chiropractic adjustment, trigger point therapy, stretching, massage and dry needling. Treatment is approximately 20 minutes.
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4. REPORT OF FINDINGS
After your appointment, you’ll receive an email with your chiropractor’s Report of Findings.
This report is for your records and outlines the key points discussed during your initial visit, including your personalised care plan.
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Our goal is to ensure you feel fully informed every step of the way, so please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have about your condition or treatment.
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AFTER YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT​
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After a chiropractic adjustment, you might feel mild soreness or have very minor aches in areas of your body that your chiropractor worked on. This usually goes away within 24 hours. If you ever have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your chiropractor.
After your appointment, your chiropractor might have some recommendations on what you can do at home to get better. These recommendations might include:
Exercises and stretches
Proper ergonomics
Applying ice or heat to the area
Advice on nutrition or general health
Ways to manage stress and relax
They will also advise when/if you should book back in to see them for a follow up appointment.
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It is recommended to do the full course of recommended chiropractic treatment in order to see the long term benefits.