What to expect
Your first appointment
Before your first appointment you will be sent a health questionnaire to fill out. We will ensure that you have the time to give all the relevant information.
Tara will take you through an in-depth case history. It is important we get the whole picture and background. Expect questions about your present complaint and any previous episodes, your general medical history, medications and lifestyle habits. The more information the better.
Understanding what you want to get out of your time with us is important too.
Your consultation will also include a physical examination. During the examination we will assess movement and function of your spine, muscles, joints and nervous system to establish what is causing the problem.
We may take a urine sample and check your blood pressure to complete an overview of your general health.
Our findings will be explained and an appropriate treatment plan discussed. An onward referral will be provided if necessary.
Follow up treatments
Treatment is varied and tailored to the individual. We will use different techniques dependant on what your physical assessment shows up.
If you have areas of specific concern we will work on this and discuss what techniques will be used. It is important to that you feel comfortable.
We take an integrative approach to treatment and use a variety of techniques including:
Spinal Manipulation
Joint Mobilisation
Soft Tissue Methods
Myofascial release
Dry Needling
Cranio-sacral technique
Supportive Taping
Exercise Rehabilitation
Lifestyle advice
You may be asked to wear a patient treatment gown, alternatively please wear loose joggers or shorts.
Long term goals
Long term relief and help is enhanced with your active input alongside your care.
Firstly we aim:
to get you moving well,
functioning better,
out of pain,
back doing the things you want to do.
Secondly we want to:
empower you with the tools, information and support to keep yourself well,
prevent recurrences.
We provide you with exercises, stretches, stress management and lifetstyle advice that can, alongside the ‘hands on’ care, help ensure your benefits are long term.
