Next the examination occurs.
This may require you to remove some of your clothing. If you wish to have someone present with you during your consultation and treatment this is absolutely fine. A parent will be required to attend each session for babies and children.
Liz will look at your posture and how you move your body to see where and when it hurts. Liz will then move your body for you to assess what hurts, where and when.
Your blood pressure and neurological (eg reflex) tests may be taken. Liz will use palpation (light touch) to identify what's going on to diagnose your condition.
Liz will discuss her findings with you and devise a treatment programme.
Liz will use a range of techniques to carry out treatment. This will vary from person to person but may include soft tissue massage, joint manipulation and low amplitude, high velocity thrusts or gentle cranial release techniques.
Liz will give advice on managing your condition at home and work and may also give you some excercises to do.