WHAT TO EXPECT
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Please arrive ten minutes before your appointment start time in order to fill out a health questionnaire form prior to your consultation.
It’s best to allow an hour for your initial consultation. This will afford us enough time for a thorough case history and examination to make sure chiropractic treatment is appropriate to your needs.
Please make yourself familiar with the area and where to park, there is free parking at both our clinic sites.
DURING YOUR VISIT
Your chiropractor will begin by asking you some pertinent questions and listening attentively to what you have to say. If after this stage your problem sounds like something we can help with, then we will, with your permission, proceed to the Chiropractic assessment. Should we feel that you are not suitable for chiropractic care then we will refer you to a GP or a suitable specialist.
Our assessment procedures have been designed to give us the maximum amount of information with the least amount of discomfort for you, the patient. You may be familiar with some of the tests if you have already consulted your GP or a consultant. Some will be unique to chiropractic.
At Sussex Spine Care we use state-of-the-art NASA de- signed EMG digital equipment to assess tension, balance and stress in the spine. This aids us in compiling the most accurate diagnosis, and if appropriate, plan of treatment too.
AFTER YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION
Having listened carefully and examined you appropriately, we will then be able to give you a detailed report on what we have found and how we may be able to help you.
If appropriate, care may begin on the same day. Sometimes further information is needed in the form of scans or x-rays. At the end of the consultation, we like to allow some time for any questions you may have.
These are the three general phases of chiropractic care:
Phase 1: Relief Care
If you are in pain when you come into our office, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care two to three times per week for six to twelve weeks.
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care monthly, to maintain progress, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor, based on your lifestyle and goals.