Is Chiropractic Safe?
Who is chiropractic Suitable For?
Anyone: newborns, pregnant females (after 12 weeks) and the elderly; not just as a reaction to pain. Often people come as a preventative measure to keep the body fighting fit.
A case history will be taken which should take about 30 mins
1. To determine if you are suitable for treatment or whether referral to a GP would be more appropriate.
2. To obtain a full analysis of your general health as well as the symptoms.
Then an explanation of chiropractic and how it relates to you and your problem is given as well as an explanation of how you might feel after the treatment.
Your blood pressure will be taken.
Then a neurological and orthopaedic assessment is done.
The findings are explained to you and your consent to treat is gained. If appropriate a treatment then takes place .(30 mins)
You will be told how to look after yourself until the next treatment and a leaflet will be given to you to reinforce the advice.
How Many Sessions will be needed?
The number of sessions required will depend on a number of factors.
* Your age
* How long you have had this and similar problems
* The underlying cause
* Your fitness level
* Your work and /or hobbies
* How well you follow the aftercare advice
How will I feell afterward?
Usually tired . You will feel “different” ,”straighter”.
Sometimes the pain disappears straight away but more often than not it takes time and the next day there may be some stiffness and soreness as the muscles have to adapt to the new structure.
There may be some emotional reaction. Pain may increase for a time before declining or it may go instantly or it may not change until the next treatment.
Everyone reacts differently but you can help yourself by:
* Drinking plenty of water
* Resting as much as possible
* Avoiding one- sided activities such as golf,or hoovering and ironing
* Keeping mobile…gently
* Eating a simple diet and avoiding caffeine and alcohol
