Your First Initial Visit With Our Chiropractor
Your First Chiropractic Visit
Your first visit, or initial consultation, gives the chiropractor the opportunity to fully investigate your condition and to explain the findings to you and what they mean to your well being. The first step is to take a full history of your main concern and general health. Next, the chiropractor will conduct a posture, orthopaedic and neurological examination. After this, the chiropractor will review the findings with you and explain the best course of treatment. The first treatment is always carried out on the first visit unless there is a valid reason that treatment cannot be performed.
Type and Duration of Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic treatment is focused on restoring proper motion and alignment to the spine and other joints to relieve any irritation of adjacent nerves. This works to restore the normal movement of the joint, relax muscle spasm, and relieve strain on ligaments resulting in a better state of health. Chiropractic adjustments are generally gentle, quick impulses applied to a joint to restore proper motion and alignment. There are many ways to adjust the spine and the most appropriate method will be chosen for each patient. There are some very gentle techniques, which require very little pressure, that can be used for children and the elderly.
In addition to the chiropractic adjustment, we utilise soft tissue and muscle treatment techniques as we believe this means you will get the most out of your treatment.
A few months ago I was referred to Andrew at Chiro London for lower back pain. Andrew helped me enormously and very quickly noticed a huge difference and seeing a difference in my everyday routine and have improved movement in the gym. Andrew is professional and very knowledgeable, helping me understand and advise on best treatment and way forward. And at a great price too!Derek Barnard2024-01-31
I have been suffering from severe chronic spinal pain for many years because of disc protrusions in my neck and lower back, and as a result has seriously affected my quality of life, relationships and hope for the future. My whole life stops when flareups become debilitating, and it’s during these episodes that I’ve wanted to end my life. I’ve been a regular patient at the pain clinic where I receive routine pain psychology appointments to help manage my mood and emotions around the pain. I’ve also seen countless chiropractors and osteopaths and their treatments would only take the edge of the pain while I was waiting for my spinal injections. However, my life suddenly changed after I began treatment with Andrew. I first went to see him for my neck pain which gave me regular headaches and nausea on a daily basis. Within 3 treatments, my pain levels drastically improved and my headaches and nausea diminished substantially by about 95%. He also treats my lower back and I no longer feel any reason for further spinal injections or pain clinic appointments. God knows what I would have done if I hadn’t found Andrew. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is currently going through a similar story that I had to go through. He is very gifted at what he does, and after a thorough examination, he will sense straight away what needs to be done. Going to Andrew has been a life changing experience for me. I now see him once every 6 weeks for maintenance treatments at a very reasonable price, which for me is an incredibly small price to pay in order for me to get my life back!ruth wilson2023-12-06
Good and thoughtful care. Not been to a chiropractor who is so thorough before - he really digs down to fully sort the problem.debbie scarboro2023-11-22
I've been going here for years and I highly recommend! When you have a physical job ( hospitality ) preventative care will always be invaluable.monica berg2023-07-07
I work in hospitality. Have been seeing Andrew now for years, highly recommend to everyone. Life changing results and fantastic value for money!Alex Kratena2023-07-07
Andrew is the best, gave me the relief I needed for years on the first appointment. Every single time I go it’s the most pleasant experience and relaxing. Strongly recommendLi Chenghan (Artemis)2023-06-29
Andrew has helped me manage my chronic back pain and headaches for over 14 years. He has a wonderful calming presence and I am always pain free after each adjustment. I would highly recommend him.Charlotte Seymour2022-07-14
Very lucky to have found Andrew. Incredibly professional and an excellent chiropractor. Since I first went to him 2 years ago, he has sorted out multiple problems, the latest being a very uncomfortable lower back which was back to normal within days of seeing him and doing the exercises he suggested.J B2022-06-30
Andrew is the best chiropractor I have been to as I have experienced tremendous relief for the pains I had due to misalignment. I truly recommend Andrew’s practice. Impeccable!Aalya Magsi2022-05-21
Really pleased with my chiropractic treatment done by Andrew. Andrew understood my issue and pain, and knew how to effectively treat it. I feel so much better! Thank you Andrew for your helpMorgane2022-05-09