What Does a Chiropractor Do?
A chiropractor supports you in improving and maintaining your health and functioning by looking at movement, the spine and the way your body adapts to physical and mental demands.
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Based on a conversation and physical examination, we determine what type of care is appropriate for your situation. When a chiropractic adjustment is appropriate, it may form part of your care.
Examination and Personal Guidance
A first appointment begins with a conversation about your situation, expectations and goals. This is followed by a physical examination, which includes looking at posture, movement, mobility and the function of the spine.
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Based on the findings, we discuss what is appropriate and whether chiropractic care is suitable for you.
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Every person is different. That is why the approach is tailored to your situation, body and goals.
Chiropractic Adjustment
A chiropractic adjustment is a specific and controlled manual technique.
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The adjustment is applied specifically based on the examination and tailored to the individual. The aim is not to force the body, but to support normal movement and function.
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An adjustment may produce a brief clicking or popping sound. This sound is caused by changes in pressure and gas within the joint and is not the goal of the adjustment. An adjustment therefore does not need to be audible to be applied.
How Does Chiropractic Care Work?
First appointment
During your first appointment, we discuss your situation, health, expectations and goals. This is followed by a physical examination, which includes looking at posture, movement, mobility and the function of the spine.
When chiropractic care is appropriate, a first chiropractic adjustment may already be performed during this appointment.
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Second appointment
During the second appointment, we discuss the results and findings of the examination. We explain what they mean for you and discuss a personal care plan that fits your situation and goals.
When appropriate, a second chiropractic adjustment is also performed during this appointment.
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Follow-up appointments
During follow-up appointments, care is adapted to your situation and progress. We regularly evaluate how you are developing and may repeat the examination when relevant.
A Personal Approach
At Optimum Chiropractie, you are personally guided by the same chiropractor. With more than 20 years of experience, I tailor the approach to your situation and goals.
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My vision is holistic and vitalistic: not to 'fix' the body, but to support its natural abilities to adapt, function and recover.