What Happens During a Chiropractic Session?

Written by Dr Dampier on . Posted in Articles

The first visit usually lasts about an hour. The chiropractor takes a complete health history, including information on past injuries and illnesses, current conditions and medications, lifestyle, diet, sleep habits, exercise, mental stresses, and use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

During a physical exam, the chiropractor evaluates your spine and joints and may perform diagnostic tests, such as blood pressure, x-rays, MRIs, and other tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment usually starts on the first visit unless the chiropractor decides that special investigations into the condition need to be carried out before treatment.

Patients are typically asked to lie on a specially designed table, where the chiropractor does the spinal manipulations. The most common is manual manipulation, where the chiropractor moves a joint to the end of its range, then applies a low force thrust. The chiropractor may also use other treatments, including massage and heat and ice therapies. You should not feel any pain from the manipulation. Some people have minor aches, stiffness, and tiredness for a few days after the manipulation while their body adjusts to the new alignment.

Dr Dampier

Dr Dampier

Dr. Donielle Dampier has a Masters in Chiropractic and loves sports such as mountain biking and tennis. Her interest in sport gives her a great understanding for an athlete’s mind and how important their sport is to them. Donielle loves working with every kind of human from young to old, from fit to not so fit. She believe her profession gives her the opportunity to treat and improve anybody’s quality of life. We not here for a long time so we may as well be here for a good time!

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