This is a basic overview of our process and what you can expect when you come to our office.
We want to inspire people to live healthier & thriving lives.
OUR PROCESS
Thank you for taking an interest in Chiropractic!
We also applaud you for taking responsibility for your health! Health is wealth! Nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being should be a top priority. Good health is the foundation of a fulfilling and joyful life. Chiropractic is a cornerstone in enhancing overall health. Because of the intricate relationship between the spine and your central nervous system, keeping a well-aligned spine promotes optimal health by facilitating the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Your central nervous system is responsible for every function in your body. A system that supports you in breathing, your heart rate, your ability to cope with stress… and so much more. Chiropractic care reduces interference to nerve impulses that travel between the brain and body. Interference when left unchecked can contribute to ill health, dysfunction, and dis-ease.
What to expect when you present for care:
To be greeted upon arrival and fill in any forms.
A thorough history and physical examination will be undertaken.
If x-rays are indicated, a referral will be given
A report of the Doctors findings
Your first specific chiropractic adjustment
Initial Consultation
When you first enter our office, you will be greeted by one of our chiropractic assistants. They will show you how to fill the required forms, and assist you with any enquiries you may have, as well as find out who has referred you to our office.
As all of our care at Chiropractic House is tailored to you, we do an extensive initial consultation to evaluate you and your presentation which will consist of:
A thorough health history.
A comprehensive chiropractic assessment and physical examination, to identify what is and isn’t functioning properly in your spine and nerve system, and if you are in the appropriate place.
Request any previous plain film (x-ray) or special imaging (MRI, CT, Ultrasound/s) that you may have had or most recent lab tests. We may capture new X-ray images in-house or request new imaging (plain film, ultrasound, MRI or CT scan) from your GP, specialist or hospital.
We will make any appropriate referrals (if required), for both co-management or exclusive management by other professionals.
Report of Finding and First Adjustment (ROF and Care Plan)
After you have been assessed and analysed, we will compile a personalised plan of management (care plan) and if you would like to proceed, start with a trial of care.
In this visit we will identify:
What is going on and how we can help you, and if we can’t, who to see.
How long it will take in each stage of care.
What we need to do, and what you need to do, to get results.
Your first adjustment.
Your first adjustment:
After making an informed decision to start care, we will proceed to deliver your first adjustment.
During your first adjustment, the chiropractor will explain to you what they are doing and why, and try to explain as best they can what you will experience. We utilise a number of different approaches and techniques, and the experience will vary slightly for everyone as it is individualised.
Subsequent Visits and Progress
After the doctor has recommended a care plan for you, visit to visit is a lot more streamlined. The doctor will assess the function of your spine and nerve system and evaluate where needs to be addressed at that visit.
All stages of care come with a recommended progress examination visit. The progress visit number will vary depending on you and your presentation, and what was determined as the best plan of management for you. In this visit we are re-assessing you to see how you are progressing with care, and if we can move you along to the next phase of care.
We work very diligently to get results with you, and if we determine that you are not responding to care, or not as quickly as expected, we will make suitable and appropriate recommendations on how best to proceed.