{"id":61,"date":"2016-05-05T08:12:18","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T08:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drmelissa-j-hutchinson.co.za\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2019-11-21T08:50:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T08:50:25","slug":"the-first-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drmelissa-j-hutchinson.co.za\/?page_id=61","title":{"rendered":"The First Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The First Visit<\/em><\/strong>
\nUpon the patients first visit, a spinal xray may be requested if needed. If the patient has had x-rays taken, please bring the x-rays with to the consultations. The x-rays allow the chiropractor to properly examine any structural abnormalities, degeneration and displacement of the spine, which may contribute to the patient\u2019s symptoms or show any contraindications for spinal adjusting.<\/p>\n

The chiropractor will discuss the x-ray in full with the patient and answer any questions the patient may have.<\/p>\n

A case history will be taken and a clinical exam will be conducted.<\/p>\n

A treatment plan will be discussed with the patient, this will include spinal and\/or extremity adjusting with\/without a combination of the following:
\n\u2022 Ischaemic compression
\n\u2022 Dry Needling
\n\u2022 Sports massage therapy
\n\u2022 Stretching exercises
\n\u2022 Kinesio taping
\n\u2022 Flexion distraction therapy <\/p>\n

A home management plan will be discussed with the patient, which will include correct postural advice, prevention and maintenance advice which will contribute to a healthy spine and well-being.<\/p>\n

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The First Visit Upon the patients first visit, a spinal xray may be requested if needed. If the patient has had x-rays taken, please bring the x-rays with to the consultations. The x-rays allow the chiropractor to properly examine any structural abnormalities, degeneration and displacement of the spine, which may contribute to the patient\u2019s symptoms or show any contraindications for …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"spay_email":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7sVGH-Z","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":150,"url":"https:\/\/www.drmelissa-j-hutchinson.co.za\/?page_id=150","url_meta":{"origin":61,"position":0},"title":"About the Chiropractor","date":"June 3, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Dr Melissa Hutchinson is a qualified Chiropractor registered with the AHPCSA (A11609) and a qualified diagnostic radiographer registered with the HPCSA (DR 0103713) and BHF (Pr. no. 0582417). She completed her degree in diagnostic radiography (cum laude) in 2007. 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