What to expect from Total Health Chiropractic?
At Total Health Chiropractic Geelong, our Chiropractors take a thorough, individualised approach to assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
1. Initial consultation During your first visit, your Chiropractor will discuss how long you have been experiencing your complaint, how it is affecting your daily life, and what you are hoping to achieve. Your Chiropractor will then conduct a thorough physical examination, including assessment of your posture and balance. Where further investigation is clinically appropriate, you may be referred for spinal X-rays.
2. Report of findings This visit covers the findings from your assessment and your Chiropractor’s recommended management options for your consideration. Where adjustments or other care are recommended, techniques may include:
Diversified Technique A commonly used manual adjustment technique, often associated with the sounds that can come from joints during an adjustment.
Gonstead Technique A manual adjustment technique that allows for a more specific approach to particular joints or spinal segments.
Activator Method A spring-loaded handheld instrument that provides an alternative to manual adjustment techniques, used where a lower-force approach may be more appropriate.
Drop Piece Adjustments A technique using a drop piece component of the table to assist in achieving movement in a joint while the patient maintains a neutral body position.
Mobilisation A manual technique involving guided movement of a joint, used in situations where an adjustment may not be appropriate.
Soft Tissue Techniques Manual techniques applied to tight musculature surrounding the joints.
Rehabilitation and mobilisation exercises Where appropriate, your Chiropractor may recommend specific exercises for use between sessions, which may target flexibility, core function, strength and stability.
Ergonomic advice Where relevant, your Chiropractor may provide advice on sleep, occupational posture and exercise routines that may be contributing to your presentation.
Where chiropractic care may not be the most appropriate option for your presentation, or where co-management may be beneficial, your Chiropractor may refer you to another practitioner or health professional.
3. Regular adjustments Where adjustments are part of your management plan, each visit is tailored to your individual presentation and circumstances on the day.
4. Progress exams A structured visit to re-evaluate your presentation and review any changes since commencing care. Your Chiropractor will discuss findings with you and, where appropriate, outline options for ongoing management.
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