What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit | GH Chiropractic Welwyn

Learn what to expect at your first chiropractic visit at GH Chiropractic in Welwyn, from your initial consultation to follow-up care plans and long-term maintenance care.

Visiting a chiropractor for the first time can feel unfamiliar, especially if you are unsure what to expect. At GH Chiropractic in Welwyn, our approach is calm, personalised and focused on helping you move better, feel stronger and function at your best — both now and long term.

Below is a guide to what your chiropractic journey typically looks like, from your initial consultation through to ongoing care and maintenance.

#1 - Your First Visit: Initial Chiropractic Consultation

Your first appointment is all about understanding you.

We begin with a detailed discussion about your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, work demands, posture, previous injuries and goals. Pain is important, but so is how your body is functioning as a whole.

Next, we carry out a comprehensive physical examination, which may include:

• Postural assessment

• Joint and movement analysis

• Neurological and orthopaedic testing

• Muscle balance and flexibility checks

This allows us to identify restrictions in movement, areas of overload, postural imbalances and how your nervous system is adapting.

If chiropractic care is appropriate, you may receive gentle, specific treatment, tailored to your comfort level. This may include joint adjustments, soft tissue techniques or mobilisation — not just of the spine, but anywhere in the musculoskeletal system.

Before you leave, we explain our findings clearly and discuss the next steps, ensuring you feel informed and confident.

#2 - Follow-Up Visits: Care Plans, Adjustments & Rehabilitation

Your follow-up visits focus on progress, recovery and retraining the body.

Based on your initial assessment, we create a personalised care plan designed to:

• Restore healthy joint movement

• Improve posture and balance

• Reduce strain on muscles and joints

• Support nervous system regulation and healing

Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities (shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, wrists), alongside soft tissue work and movement-based care.

Importantly, chiropractic care doesn’t stop at the treatment table. You will also be given

rehabilitative exercises and stretches to:

• Improve strength and stability

• Encourage neuroplastic change through better movement patterns

• Support long-term results and prevent recurrence

We regularly reassess your progress and adapt your care as your body improves.

#3 - Maintenance Care: Supporting Long-Term Health

Once your symptoms have settled and your movement has improved, many patients choose maintenance care every 1–3 months.

Maintenance chiropractic care helps to:

• Keep joints moving well

• Maintain good posture and balance

• Support nervous system health

• Manage physical stress before it becomes pain

Just like servicing a car, regular check-ups can help prevent small issues from developing into larger problems — especially for those with busy, active or stressful lifestyles.

Chiropractic Care at GH Chiropractic, Welwyn

At GH Chiropractic, care is not about quick fixes. It’s about helping your body move better, adapt better and function better — supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Whether you are seeking relief from pain, improved movement, or proactive long-term health, chiropractic care can play an important role in your journey.