INITIAL CONSULTATION
Do I need an Initial Injury Consultation?
Initial consultations are recommended for all new patients or new injuries, as a way for us to identify your needs. Whether it is pain, performance or recovery, we use the initial consultation to gather as much information about your issue. This ensures we offer you the best treatment possible and you can return to what you love! The initial consultation includes time for treatment and advice on recommended follow up treatments, such as manual therapy, rehabilitation and other modalities.
What to expect
During your initial consultation you can expect a thorough verbal, visual and physical assessment of your injury. Following your assessment, your therapist will begin relevant treatment to reduce your symptoms. Guidance and advice will also be given regarding self-care and support in everyday life.
Recommendations for your initial consultation:
Bring with you any relevant medical documentation such as scan results, medication and previous diagnosis.
Wear gym or loose fitting clothing, making it easier for your therapist to assess you. Please note: you may be asked to remove relevant clothing for your assessment and treatment where necessary.
What To Expect From Each Visit
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When you arrive at any one of our clinics you will be welcomed by one of our friendly Therapists.
You will be made to feel as comfortable as possible and will be asked a series of questions so the Therapist can gain an understanding of the reason for your visit. There will be a brief assessment to establish any areas of pain and discomfort.
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The Therapist will then advise on which items of clothing you need to remove, leave the room whilst you get changed and will give you towels with which to drape yourself.
Your Therapist will return to begin the treatment and will continually update you on what they are doing and why. All Therapists are used to working and adapting the depth of pressure to each client’s individual tolerance level, so you shouldn’t experience too much discomfort.
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During the treatment the Therapist will be starting to formulate a plan of how we can continue to help you moving forward.
At the end of each session you will be given an update on how your body seems to have reacted to the treatment and you will be given advice on how you can manage any discomfort once you leave the clinic. You may feel slightly sore, tender and a little lethargic post-treatment, all of which can be totally normal.
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Despite this, we can guarantee that you will feel better within 1-2 days and will be already considering returning for further treatment.
In order for the client to build a professional relationship with each Therapist and to get continuity with each treatment, we recommend you try and see the same Therapist next time. However, if this is not possible then each Therapist has access to all client information so they will be fully informed on your history prior to meeting you.
What our patients think...
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I booked in to see Ben as an old ongoing back injury had flared up again, preventing me from doing the exercise I enjoy. Ben was really friendly, approachable and totally professional and after a comprehensive examination I made weekly visits initially moving to more spaced out visits for treatment until things settled down. I am happy to say I am now pain free. Ben's treatment program was very thorough including exercises to do at home and also in the gym as my condition improved. I'm now back to doing the high intensity exercise I was before and I can't thank Ben enough for his treatment. Would 100% recommend Ben at Chorley SB Sports Massage. 
Lee Coulthard
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