What to expect in an Initial appointment with Katie, our McTimoney Chiropractor. 

An initial assessment with Katie includes: 

• Subjective Assessment: She will ask you questions to ascertain why you have come to see her, what your pain levels are like and to try and work out why you have the pain or discomfort that you do. She will also take a thorough medical history from you to make sure she can rule out any red flags or big bads.  

• Objective Assessment: This involves spine screenings and localised testing of the affected areas. This will be achieved it orthopaedic tests as well as neurological tests where necessary. 

• Diagnosis: Katie is qualified to give you a differential diagnosis. She may also refer you for further investigations (imaging, blood tests etc.) with your GP or specialist if she sees the need for it.  

• Treatment: Provided that there are no red flag conditions detected or any contraindications to treatment, Katie will explain her treatment plan for you and with your consent she will proceed to treat you. Your treatment with Katie will be comprehensive and may use McTimoney adjustments, acupuncture and soft tissue release (massage) using varying methods to your comfort level.  

• Aftercare: This will involve advice moving forward with treatment and lifestyle adjustments that can be made, whether this be exercise based or co management with another healthcare professional.  

Mctimoney chiropractic, is a specific technique that uses gentle, low-force, high velocity adjustments primarily focused on realigning the spine, recovering optimal function and movement in your joints and restoring balance to the body's nervous system. Mctimoney chiropractic tends to be more subtle and gentle compared to the more forceful adjustments often associated with other chiropractic techniques.  

Practitioners of Mctimoney chiropractic often focus on the entire body, not just specific areas of pain or discomfort, aiming to restore overall health and wellbeing.  

The adjustments used in a Mctimoney treatment are gentle and precise which means they are suitable for people of all ages. 

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Chiropractic is based on the idea that restrictions in the spine can affect the nervous system and, consequently, the body's ability to function optimally. By removing these restrictions, the body can better heal itself.  
Each treatment session is tailored to the individual patient's needs and may involve a combination of adjustments, soft tissue work, and lifestyle advice.  

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Mctimoney chiropractic not only aims to alleviate existing symptoms but also focuses on preventing future issues and maintaining overall spinal health through regular adjustments and lifestyle recommendations such as exercise prescription.