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Making the most of your visit
Good results don't just happen. In order for your osteopathic, chiropractic or physiotherapy treatment to be a success you will need to be an active partner in your treatment - so to help ensure you get the most out of your appointment we have pulled together a 'Top Tips' list.
- Prepare for your appointment
It will increase your chances of leaving well-informed and satisfied. Write down your concerns or symptoms in advance, so you don't forget to talk about them. Also bring a list of all prescription and non-prescription medications you take, plus any vitamins or supplements. You may also want to jot down notes about your diet and exercise habits - factors important to your overall health not just why you've come to see the back pain specialist.
- Wear appropriate clothing
If you are worried about stripping down to your underwear, bring along some exercise gear. Your Osteopath, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor will need to be able to see and feel your back in order to treat you successfully.
- Take notes
Bring a pad and pen to your osteopathic, chiropractic or physiotherapy visit as you will certainly end your appointment discussing a treatment programme for your back pain or sports injury.
- If you have questions or concerns, speak up!
Your health is too important. Don't be embarrassed that you don't understand something your Osteopath, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor has said - ask that it be explained.
- Educate yourself about your diagnosis and treatment plan
If you are diagnosed with a specific kind of back injury do a little web research, borrow a book from the library or buy a book on-line (see our recommended books). It never hurts to have a more thorough understanding of your condition or treatment and can often give you good advice on what's causing the problem so you can begin addressing it before visiting your back pain specialist.
- Once you agree on a treatment plan, follow-through
Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists help your body to heal itself. The exercises that your practitioner asks you to do at home will be a vital part of the overall treatment plan to relieve your back pain or resolve your sports injury so you are mobile, active and pain-free as soon as possible.
- Do not ignore the lifestyle issues which may contribute to your susceptibility to back pain
Many of the root causes of back pain are lifestyle related. In particular increasingly sedentary work and recreational practices and long hours operating computers or equipment are frequently found to be contributory causes of back pain and increase the likelihood of suffering a sports injury.