What to expect at your Initial Consultation

A Discussion About Your Symptoms, Health History and Goals

A Proper Conversation About Your Symptoms

Your chiropractor will start by talking through your symptoms in detail. This may include where you feel pain or discomfort, how long it has been going on, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your everyday life.

We will also ask about your health history, previous injuries, medical conditions, medication and lifestyle factors.

This helps us build a clearer picture of what may be contributing to the problem and what you want to get from chiropractic care, whether that is less pain, better movement, improved posture or being able to get back to normal activities.

Physical Assessment and Posture/Mobility Checks

Checking How Your Body Moves

After your consultation, your chiropractor may perform a physical assessment to understand how your body moves and functions. This can include posture checks, mobility tests, joint movement, muscle strength, flexibility and simple neurological or orthopaedic checks where appropriate. 

These assessments help us identify areas of stiffness, imbalance, restriction or irritation that may be linked to your symptoms. 

The aim is to understand the cause of the issue, not just the area where you feel pain.

Blood Pressure Check Where Appropriate

Blood Pressure Check Where Needed

In some cases, we may also check your blood pressure as part of your initial assessment. 

This is not required for every patient, but it can be useful depending on your age, symptoms, health history or the type of treatment being considered. 



Your safety always comes first, and this extra check helps us make sure chiropractic treatment is suitable for you before anything goes ahead.

A Clear Explanation of Findings

Explaining What We Find

Once your consultation and assessment are complete, your chiropractor will explain their findings in plain English. 

We will talk you through what we have found, what may be causing your symptoms, and whether chiropractic treatment is likely to be appropriate. 

You will have the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and understand your options before making any decisions.

Your Personalised Chiropractic Treatment Plan

How Long Treatment May Take

If chiropractic care is suitable, we will recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your symptoms, assessment findings, goals and lifestyle. 

This may include hands-on treatment, mobility work, posture advice, strengthening exercises or guidance on changes you can make at home or work. 

Every patient is different, so your treatment plan will be tailored to you rather than being a one-size-fits-all approach.

An Estimate of Time and Cost of your Chiropractic treatment

Clear Treatment Costs Before You Decide

Before you decide whether to start treatment, we will give you a clear idea of the recommended treatment approach, how many sessions may be needed and the likely cost.

This allows you to make an informed decision without pressure or uncertainty. We believe patients should understand what is being recommended, why it is being recommended and what the next steps involve.