If you’re considering visiting a chiropractic Singapore clinic for the first time, you may be wondering what to expect. At Family Health Chiropractic Clinic, we make every effort to ensure your first visit is informative, comfortable, and stress-free. Here is everything you need to know before you arrive.
What Happens at Your First Chiropractic Visit?
Your first visit to our Singapore chiropractic clinic consists of three main parts: a consultation, a thorough assessment, and (if appropriate) your first treatment.
We never rush this process — taking the time to properly understand your condition is essential to providing effective care.
1. Consultation
Your chiropractor will begin by discussing your health history, current symptoms, and any previous treatments or investigations you have undergone.
We will ask about your occupation, lifestyle, posture habits, and any relevant past injuries or medical conditions. This gives us important context before we examine your spine.
2. Spinal and Postural Assessment
Your chiropractor will conduct a thorough physical assessment of your spine, posture, and movement patterns. This may include:
- Postural analysis — identifying imbalances in how you hold yourself
- Range of motion testing — assessing the mobility of your spinal joints
- Orthopaedic and neurological tests — ruling out more serious pathology
- Spinal palpation — feeling for areas of misalignment, tenderness, or restricted movement
- Muscle and reflex testing — where relevant to your symptoms
If you have any existing imaging (X-rays, MRI scans) relating to your condition, please bring these along.
Note that imaging is not compulsory to begin chiropractic care at our clinic.
3. Report of Findings and First Treatment
After your assessment, your chiropractor will explain what they have found and recommend a course of care.
If chiropractic is appropriate for your condition, your first treatment may begin on the same visit.
If your condition requires referral to another specialist, we will let you know clearly and promptly.
What Should I Bring to My First Visit?
- Any relevant imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scans)
- A list of any medications you are currently taking
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing (you may be asked to remove your shoes)
- Your health insurance card, if applicable
Does Chiropractic Hurt?
Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable chiropractic adjustments feel. While you may experience some mild soreness in the treated area for a day or two after your first adjustment (similar to how muscles feel after exercise), the adjustment itself is generally not painful.
Our chiropractors use gentle, controlled techniques using instruments — not aggressive twisting or forceful movements.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
The number of sessions required depends on the nature and severity of your condition, how long it has been present, and your individual response to treatment.
Your chiropractor will give you a realistic recommendation after your initial assessment. We do not use package-based selling — you pay only for the care you need, and we reassess regularly to ensure you are progressing as expected.
Clinic Location and Hours
Family Health Chiropractic Clinic is located at TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Road, #08-03, Singapore 238164, a short walk from Somerset MRT station (Exit B).
Our general opening hours are:
Monday 10am–7pm • Tuesday 8.30am–1pm • Wednesday 10am–7pm • Thursday 8.30am–5pm • Friday 8.30am–7pm • Saturday 8.30am–1pm • Sunday: Closed
Do note that our doctors have their own working hours. Please check their individual page for their hours.
To book your first appointment, call us at 6336 7714 or email info@familyhealthchiro.sg. We look forward to helping you on your journey to better health with chiropractic care Singapore.