What to Expect
Your First Visit
Our clinic is situated within the Esporta Health & Fitness Club, Maylands Ave, Hemel Hempstead. It is easy to find and easy to park at. The Club is a large state of the art friendly gymnasium that caters for families and individuals who want to improve and regain fitness or just relax. As well as the gym it includes a comfortable restaurant, sauna, steam bath, pool, creche and three studios for a wide variety of classes including yoga, pilates, fitness ball and thai boxing, ‘spinning’……………
On entering the gym, simply present yourself to the friendly reception staff who will show you where to go to the waiting area. Your first consultation will include the taking of a full history of your current health issue and any relevant previous medical history. Following this you will receive a physical examination that will assess your overall posture and functionality, specifically leading to a diagnosis of your current issue(s). Generally, you will not be required to remove your clothing unless it is necessary for your examination and treatment.
Once your history and examination is completed, the doctor will discuss his findings with you and make suggestions as how best to resolve your health problems. Once you are both agreed on a treatment plan then you will receive a treatment on this first visit (unless there is a good reason not to). Remember, sticking to the advise and agreed plan is the best way to full and long term recovery.
After treatment you will be advised on what to expect in terms of how you are likely to react and feel over the following few days. You will be advised on home care, work and recreational issues. You will schedule your next appointment(s).
Follow-up Visits
On your second visit, your doctor will ask how you have felt and coped from the time of your first consultation and treatment. As on all subsequent visits, he will review your condition and administer treatment in accordance with what he finds. He will reinforce advice on work, rest and play.
When the pain is gone and function is restored it must be remembered that the previously injured tissues (muscles, ligaments and joint capsules) are still weak and need to be made strong again. This can only be done through rehabilitative exercise. Your chiropractor will advise you on what is the best form of exercise for you. Dr Loughlin can also introduce you to a personal trainer at the Esporta Health & Fitness Club. He can, with your permission, discuss your exercise needs with the trainer who will then assess your level of fitness and set you a program that will be tailored to your specific needs. This is an excellent way to regain full fitness.
