Usually the same or following day. We will always try and accommodate your needs promptly.

The length of a course of treatment will vary depending on a variety of factors which include, the duration of the problem, severity, general health, age and ability to heal as well as, in some cases, your occupation.

Symptom relief

This typically can take 5-8 treatments and improvement is usually well underway after 3-4 visits. If you don’t respond well, or as expected to treatment, we will reassess and if necessary refer you for further testing or opinion.

Rehabilitation

This can begin in tandem with symptom relief and usually involves stretching and strengthening exercises as well as posture and ergonomic advice for home and work.

Prevention

If necessary we can provide care aimed at prevention and reducing the risk of recurrence. This is individual and usually ranges between 2 and 12 months and can be part of a strategy to help manage back pain long term

The chiropractic first visit usually takes up to 1 hour and can include the first treatment. Subsequent visits last 15-20 minutes.

Usually no, however if you have certain types of medical insurance then it may be a requirement of the insurance provider. You will need to check the terms of your policy.

For other therapies, please contact us

If you have had any recent investigations, scans or x-ray reports they are always useful. We will also need to know details of any medications, illnesses or surgery you may have had. It is helpful to wear loose lightweight clothing, but we do provide gowns if necessary.

No. We treat everybody from children to people in their 80's and 90's.