At the consultation a comprehensive case history and clinical examination is taken, to gain a full
understanding of your problem, form a diagnosis and to tailor a safe and effective treatment. It is
approximately 45mins to 1 hour and includes treatment. During the consultation you will be examined
to ascertain the cause of the problem and form a diagnosis.
Patients are asked to remove
outer clothing, however if you feel uncomfortable with this, then the practitioner will work around
your clothes. Alternatively some patients wear shorts, a sports top or vest during a treatment. At
the end of the consultation your practitioner will discuss any advice, how you may feel after
treatment, and any further treatments. Treatment may include massage, stretching, exercises and
adjustments. Most patients feel relief and improvement in their symptoms following treatment. Some
may feel sore for 24 - 48 hours after treatment and then feel improvement. Follow up treatment
appointments are 30 minutes and are tailored to the individual.
For children under 16 years old a parent or guardian must remain in the consultation room
throughout and everything is explained to the parent as well as the child.
