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What to expect at your first appointment

What to expect at your first consultation? A warm welcome into our new clinic space and a seat. Followed by a discussion on your pains and how I can help you. After our discussion and information gathering, I’ll invite you to remove your shoes and start the examination. This involves movement testing while standing and laying down to allow me to understand where your pain may be coming from. After that I’ll determine if your safe to treat and form a clinical diagnosis. This includes deciding...

Hot vs Cold - What do I use?

Cold or ice application is best used on acute joint injury, such as a rolled ankle or after an operation. However heat application such as using a heat pack, hot water bottle, spa, or sauna, is best used for chronic pain, tight muscles and extending treatment effects. I often recommend heat before and after treatments. If you are using a heat pack or hot water bottle, you can use that up to three times per day. If you are having a spa or sauna, limit to once daily. If heat causes the p...