What Can You Expect?

The 1st Chiropractic appointment includes an Assessment and Treatment (+/-60mins) :

1. A detailed case history will be taken. This entails general health, surgical ,traumatic,lifestyle and medical history of the patient.
2. A physical exam, posture assessments, orthopaedic and neurological tests will be conducted to obtain a working diagnosis related to your complaint/condition.
3. A treatment plan will then be discussed with the patient and carried out. Depending on the working diagnosis, the treatment plan may include any of the following:
   • Chiropractic manipulation
   • Soft tissue therapy
   • Dry needling
   • Modalities (eg Ultrasound)
   • Manual therapy (mobilization, stretching and strengthening)
   • Strapping and Bracing
   • Ergonomic advice
   • Active self-management advice for the patient to carry out after the treatment.
4. Recommendations for further chiropractic appointments, diagnostic tests (X-rays) or other healthcare professionals will be made if necessary.

Subsequent Chiropractic appointments include a brief Re-assessment of the patients condition and Treatment (+/-30mins per session).

The patient will be required to make payment on the day of the appointment and an invoice will be provided. The patient can then claim from medical aid, as per their benefits.