+ CHIROPRACTIC & PHYSIOTHERAPY

Visiting a chiropractor, or physiotherapist is much like visiting any medical doctor. Your first visit will require a few extra steps to ensure we treat you effectively and safely. Here’s what you can expect:

A full medical history:

Be prepared to answer questions about:

• Prior and existing medical condition and current medications
• Relevant family medical history
• Past and current treatments
• The names and contact information of your current doctors

Your practitioner will also review the reason why you are seeking aid. They will want to know:

• How often are you in pain?
• Where does it hurt?
• How bad the pain is on a scale of 0 to 10?

A physical examination of the injured area:

After going over your medical history and quizzing you about your pain, your practitioner will conduct a physical examination. This will help determine the problem and come up with a solution. We may look at:

• Muscle tone
• Range of motion of the problematic area
• Joint mobility
• Muscle strength and the integrity of the nerves in that location

Be prepared to move around as necessary for the practitioner to get a sense of your bodily movements. It's a good idea to wear loose clothing to all your RCRC appointments!

Additional testing:

In order to come up with the right solution for your injury, your practitioner may have you undergo a series of tests. These can include:

• X-rays
• MRIs
• CAT scans
• Blood tests

+ MASSAGE THERAPY

Your first visit to the massage therapist will require a few extra steps to ensure you're treated effectively and safely. Here's what to expect:

A full medical history:

Be prepared to answer questions about:

• Prior and existing medical conditions
• Relevant family medical history
• Past and current treatments
• The names and contact information of your current doctors
• Current medications and natural health products

Your practitioner will also review the reason why you are seeking aid. They will want to know:

• Do you have pain? If so, how often and where does it hurt?
• Are you seeking treatment for an injury? If so, when and how was the injury obtained?
• Are you seeking treatment for general wellness and relaxation?

A physical examination of the area:

After discussing your medical histroy and treatment goals, your massage therapist will perform a simple assessment to better define the nature of your aliment or injury. These tests will be condusted in a private treatmnet room, and only with y our consent.

Treatment:

After a brief assessment, your massage therapist will discuss a treatment plan with you. Once you both agree upon the plan, they will instruct you on how to get ready for your treatment and will leave the room to let you get ready in private. If you require assistance to get ready or to get on the table, please notify your massage therapist and they will stay in the room to assist you.