Treatment at the The Octagon Clinic
We treat such an enormous span of age-groups and physical conditions applying such a diverse range of therapeutic techniques that it is virtually impossible to describe what a typical treatment involves. As Chiropractors we are involved in the assessment and treatment of disorders of the musculo-skeletal and nervous system, so for an unsettled  baby this will involve the gentlest of techniques on the spine and skull bones to reduce stress patterns whereas for a pregnant woman with Symphysis Pubic  Dysfunction (SPD) and pelvic girdle pain, this may involve gentle manipulation and stabilising exercises.

We take great pride in our standard of clinical excellence here at the Octagon Clinic which we maintain through our attention to detail and the thoroughness of our approach. We do not believe that you are a passive recipient of treatment and will actively discuss issues of general health and lifestyle with you and any concerns you may have to help you break negative patterns and hopefully improve your life a little.

All the Chiropractors here at The Octagon Clinic are state-registered with the General Chiropractic Council which ensures the highest standards of education and professional conduct. For further information please visit the GCC website at www.gcc-uk.org

Your first visit

When you arrive at the clinic we will ask you to fill in a form detailing your personal information and medical history. This forms part of your confidential records and will not be shown to a third party other than an attending Chiropractor working in the practice without your express permission. We will then ask you questions about your condition and would be grateful that if you have any scans, x-rays or the results of medical tests or in the case of babies their red development books, you would bring them with you to the consultation as they will help us greatly in our assessment.

We will discuss with you the significance of our understanding of your case and then physically examine you as appropriate to your present condition. The examination will be gentle and not unnecessarily invasive and will be appropriate to your age, physical condition and present complaint. We will then discuss a course of management or an appropriate further referral. It is our strong belief that your understanding of your own or your childs condition is the single most important factor in the effective management of it.

We will therefore spend time discussing your condition and associated health issues in detail before we proceed with any treatment. We will also discuss any risks involved and ask you to sign a legal consent. If the patient is under sixteen a parent or legal guardian must sign on their behalf and we would ask that they remain present at all times during the consultation and subsequent treatment visits.

We strive to run an efficient clinic and therefore ask you to arrive five minutes early for your first appointment to allow for completion of any necessary paperwork. Please let us know 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make the appointment, otherwise a cancellation fee may be charged.

Please make sure that you have authorisation from your Insurance company if you intend to claim for your treatment, and if necessary a referral from your GP. We charge patients on each visit and can provide you with receipts so you may use these for your claim.

We aim to be approachable and encourage you to speak to us regarding your treatment or any other queries you may have. We are a family practice and are very happy for family members, partners or friends to be present in the consulting rooms at any time. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.