What to Expect on your First Visit

When you arrive, you will be welcomed into the clinic and offered a drink. You will be asked to complete a short form with your contact details and healthcare information. If you are taking medication, please bring with you a list of your current medication.

After completing the form, the chiropractor will invite you into the treatment room, where you will have the opportunity to tell the chiropractor about the problems that you are experiencing. Simple questions about your health and lifestyle will be asked. This is then followed by a physical examination. The physical examination consists of various tests to allow the chiropractor to work out exactly what is causing the problem. It is a thorough assessment of your posture, muscles, joints and nerves. You will be made to feel at ease. Your comfort is paramount.

Once the physical examination has been completed, the chiropractor will then give a “Report of Findings”. This is when the chiropractor explains fully what your diagnosis is, and what your treatment plan will involve. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and everything will be explained in full, so that you can actively take part in your recovery.

95% of people will receive a treatment on the first visit. However, in some circumstances, it is important to have an x-ray or MRI before commencing treatment. Soonius Chiropractic can refer you for a private imaging or write to your GP explaining that further investigation is necessary before commencing treatment.

The majority of patients will receive a treatment on their first visit. Patients are encouraged to relax and enjoy their treatment.

At the end of the session, the chiropractor will re-perform tests, to record whether there has been an objective improvement. A lot of people feel better after just one session. You will be booked in for a follow-up appointment the following week to continue on your road to recovery.