Your First Visits

The objective of your first visits is to establish everything we need to know about you and your condition in order to provide you with outstanding care and service.

Initial examination

Confidential Patient Information
Completion of some brief paperwork about you and your condition.

History
An in depth discussion about your current and past condition(s), and your medical history. This helps us to identify how your condition may have occurred and if it is related to other health issues you may have.

Examination

A full musculoskeletal examination consisting of postural assessment, range of movement, muscle strength testing, subluxation detection, and a range of specialised orthopaedic tests. This enables us to determine where your problem is and what structures are involved (the problem is not always at the site of pain!)

Following this, if indicated, you may be referred for a spinal x-ray. Spinal x-rays allow us to completely analyse your spinal characteristics, help us to rule out more serious conditions and assist us in the development of the most effective care plan for you.

X-rays are conducted off-site by a radiographer that specialises in Chiropractic postural series. These are bulk billed at no cost to you. We will provide you with an appropriate x-ray referral.

Pre-care appointment

At Greenhill Family Chiropractic we ensure that you are always fully informed about what we are going to do, why we are going to do it and what you can do to help the healing process. This free special appointment is designed to help you make an informed decision about what you want to do and how you want to do it when it comes to your chiropractic care.

Report of Findings

On this visit, you will receive a detailed explantion of the results obtained on your first visit and a full explanation of your spinal x-rays (if required).

During this visit, you will be given ample opportunity to ask questions.

A program of care will be recommended which is specifically tailored to help you get back on track.

Your First Adjustment

We always ensure that we explain everything we are going to do and what changes you can expect prior to your first adjustment so there are no surprises. Dr Brett Hill uses Sacro-Occipital Technique and an Activator adjustor so you will find the techniques very gentle and effective.

Whatever the adjusting technique that suits your spine, all techniques are extremely safe, gentle and effective for all ages.

And then . . .

Following these visits, most of our patients undergo a program of care. Your care plan is specifically tailored for your needs and will vary according to your individual circumstances and spinal condition.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns during your care, please tell us!