What to expect from your first treatment
Your chiropractor will first take a full case history regarding your general health background as well as details of your symptoms. This will help in the assessing and analysing your particular problem. They will then thoroughly examine all the joints in your body, literally from head to toe, using only their hands, and make the appropriate adjustments where necessary. Chiropractors have a very finely tuned sense of touch, developed in their four-year training, which enables them to feel for misalignments of the vertebrae and bones. Upon feeling a problem, your chiropractor will use one of a number of light, swift and dexterous techniques, unique to McTimoney method, to adjust the bone. If your chiropractor discovers or suspects a problem, which requires medical investigation or a x-ray, they will refer you to your GP. Wherever possible your chiropractor will work in cooperation with your GP and a letter is normally sent to your doctor informing them of your treatment.How many sessions will you need?
The number of sessions needed varies considerably depending on:- Your age as you generally heal more slowly as you get older.
- The nature of the problem: a simple backache will often clear more quickly than a sciatic problem.
- How long you have had the problem: generally yesterday’s injury will resolve faster than one of 20 years’ standing.
Prevention is better than cure
Chiropractic is also a preventative therapy and when used in this way greatly improves bodily health and well being, avoiding long spells of discomfort. Regular check-ups are recommended to ensure that your body maintains a healthy balance in all aspects of its daily functioning.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.renaissancetherapy.co.uk/)
