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What to wear? Do I have to get undressed?
Loose fitting clothes are fine. We will ask you to perform a series of range of movement tests and postures and its best not to feel too constricted.
We do not ask patients to get undressed as a matter of course, however in some instances we may need to expose an area of skin to examine and treat it more effectively. In these instances, female patients will be offered a gown to wear.
Will you "click" my back? Does it hurt?
When you hear a click, this is called a chiropractic adjustment. It is simply the release of gas when pressure in the joint is reduced (similar to the "pop" when you open a bottle of champagne).
Spinal adjustments are generally quite comfortable. Where there is inflammation, there may be some tenderness following treatment. This typically lasts less than 24 hours. Tolerance to adjustment is individual and your chiropractor will always strive to work within your own comfort level. Your chiropractor will advise you of ways to reduce the inflammatory reaction after your treatment.
There are lots of different ways to release joint and muscle tension so if you have concerns about being adjusted, just talk to your chiropractor and they will be happy to adapt treatment to suit your individual needs.
How old do you have to be?
Can you have treamtent in pregnancy?
There is no such thing as ‘too young’ or ‘too old’. At the moment, our youngest patient has been only a few hours old and our current oldest patient is in their ninetieth decade.
Many Mum’s-to-be come to us during pregnancy to get help with a diverse range of problems such as pelvic girdle pain, symphysis pubis pain, upper back pain, headaches and many more. The treatment that we use in pregnancy is very gentle and is aimed at supporting the ligaments and muscles of the pelvis to help give Mums a fit and healthy pregnancy. We are registered with The Pelvic Girdle Parnership which offers advice and support to women suffering from PGP during pregnancy.
How long are treatments? How can I pay?
Will you take x-rays?
The first appointment is 50 minutes and subsequent appointments are 20 minutes.
We are happy to accept cash and most credit/debit cards. Or you can pay online at the time of booking.
Details of prices and availability can be found on our online diary for The South Coast Clinic
As part of the chiropractic degree program, chiropractors are fully qualified to take and read x-rays. We do not have onsite x-ray facilities at The South Coast Clinic, so if we feel x-rays are necessary, you will be referred either to your GP or privately. If you have already had x-rays/MRI’s taken, please bring them along to your first appointment.
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