About McTimoney Chiropractic
About McTimoney Chiropractic
What To Expect
The first treatment takes an hour during which time a full medical history is taken, as well as information relating to the problem you are seeking treatment for. It is important that I have background information about lifestyle and health to inform decisions regarding treatment and rehabilitation in the future. Some orthopaedic testing will usually take place to determine a diagnosis. On rare occasions, treatment is not appropriate which will be discussed with the patient.
Once we are happy that all relevant information has been shared the patient will usually undress to underwear or similar lightweight clothing (a gown is always available). Then the treatment can be given.
After the first treatment it is common for the patient to experience some reaction to the treatment itself. Often they may feel more tired than usual, sometimes stiffness or aching can be experienced too. It is important as far as possible to have a quiet day after treatment – no sport or physical activity, and no hot baths (this relaxes the muscles and can undo the effects of treatment). These reactions usually occur over the first 24 – 48 hours and are a part of the process of adjustment that the body undergoes with treatment. Sometimes patients feel full of energy but care must still be taken to respect the changes going on in the body and to take things gently. We generally advise patients to drink frequent small drinks of water, too, to keep the body hydrated while it is working hard to adapt to the changes introduced by treatment.
Most people get a lot of benefit from their first treatment; often the first day or so about the same or a little better, then a lot better. Some people find that the symptoms recur towards the end of the week, and this is why people usually have a follow up treatment around 1 week after the first. Then, depending on progress, another after 2 weeks, 1 month and so on, until an optimal interval is reached where symptoms are stable. For most people this is around 3-4 months, but some people go 6 or even 12 months with good effect.
The treatment is light and relaxing in most cases and a highly effective way of treating back, neck and joint pains.
Any personal information will not be shared in any way without express permission.
Personal records will be preserved for a minimum period of 7 years.
For more information about McTimoney Chiropractic treatments and their benefits, you can access the McTimoney Chiropractic Association website, please click here.
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