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| Purple Plum Fairy visits Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic at SM North Edsa The Block for the first time |
For a lot of people, a visit to a chiropractor
is a necessity only when they get twisted or when they have a stiff neck. In
reality, you may not even be aware of it, but you might have a problem with
your spine and wouldn’t know it unless you see a specialist. Your headache,
neck pain, and even knee pain may be caused by a small dislocation.
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| Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic reception area welcomes you with a smile from their staff so you'd feel right at home & comfortable.
If you’ve never visited a chiropractor before, chances are
you might be as clueless as I am. Just like me, you must be wondering what to
expect during your first visit at the chiropractor. I had so many questions
going on in my mind prior to my visit: “Will it hurt afterwards?” “Will they be
requiring me to have my spinal X-ray? I was so excited yesterday while I was
accompanied by my fiancé Jason (who also became my personal driver and
photographer at the time. Thanks, hun!) during my first visit to Mabuhay Chiropractic
Clinic at SM North Edsa, The Block. What exactly goes on during the
chiropractic appointment? Read on and find out as I share with you what has
happened during my first appointment.
The clinic has a cozy vibe to make patients comfortable
On the wall is a corner where one can read the patients' testimonials
When my fiancé Jason and I arrived at the Mabuhay
Chiropractic Clinic yesterday, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. Although I
have been to a chiropractic clinic before but the experience was different
since I had only interviewed the chiropractor at the time yet there was no
first-hand experience.
The minute I stepped inside Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic, I was
immediately greeted by their friendly and professional staff. I was asked to
fill out a paper with all the necessary information including the pain I had
been experiencing in the past 6 months. Once I had completed the form, I was
then taken in to see their in-house chiropractic doctor, Dr. Nick Fleming. Dr.
Fleming is an American, born and raised in Minnesota, USA. He went to the New
College Science Institute and Life West Chiropractic College. He moved to
Thailand where he also worked for 10 years where he was also introduced to
integrative medicine and became the head chiropractor for a large clinic in
Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Fleming also took advance studies of chiropractic and
healing arts. His specialization includes active release technique (used by
athlete’s around the world), cranial nerve rehab and neurological testing and
rehab.
Purple Plum Fairy awaits her Chiropractic doctor Nick Fleming inside the treatment room
 Fleming discussed the symptoms that I had been
experiencing in the past few months and he asked me some questions. I told him
that there were some trigger points on my shoulder blades as well as some neck
pains, occasional headaches, leg cramps, and feet issues. I also have problems
with my posture as I got so used to being in a slouch position and my prolonged
sitting also didn’t help at all. I used to put topical analgesics on them
hoping the pain would get better on its own but it wasn’t getting any better so
I thought it would be smart to visit Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic and have
myself checked.
One thing I learned on my visit to the MCC, each chiropractic
treatment is tailored specifically for you, it will be based on what you’re
experiencing to what can the chiropractic doctor can do for you to help you
with your health issues. That’s why it is best to set an appointment rather
than just walking-in. They accept walk-ins though provided that there are
available slots.
 Fleming then did a physical exam on me to determine
exactly what issues I’m dealing with. The physical exam focuses on the spine or
joints with the special attention given to my areas of complaint. I said I was
having pain on my neck and shoulder blades, feet, legs, and some headaches. So
Doc Fleming carefully examined my range of motion and posture. He also did an
orthopedic test as well as a muscle strength test. As with most of his
patients, he found my issues right away. Oh, and usually, they do not allow
cameras or anyone to take photos during the treatment, but I am an exception
because I asked permission as I would be writing about my experience.
 To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t aware that I had significant weakness on my right arm and left foot. When we did the muscle strength test on my right arm, I was surprised by how little strength I really had on that arm. Doc also found that I could only turn my head about a few degrees on both my left and right. Doc Fleming said he can modify his tests depending on the patient’s strength and weakness   
Once the physical exam is done, your chiropractor will then
develop a treatment plan that considers the following: the extent and severity
of your irritation or injury, your overall health, the condition of your spine
(taking age and previous injuries into consideration) and what your goals are.
Now, here’s what most people do not understand: You have to
consider your goals because they are an important part of your treatment plan.
The sad truth is that most patients tend to just look for pain relief while
others look for drastic changes right after the initial treatment. Thing is,
while there really might be improvement in function and with the way you’d feel
after each treatment, still—there are things you need to focus on, not just
pain relief and restoring of motion during each chiropractic appointment. You
just got to trust your chiropractic doctor because he’s doing his job of
relieving your pain.
I hardly felt any discomfort and chiropractic treatment didn’t
hurt. In fact, it felt so good especially after hearing my neck bones popped
and cracked right then and there. I felt immediate relief and hardly noticed
the pain anymore.
Doc Fleming explained that when you visit a chiropractor, he
treats your most restricted joint to provide maximum relief in his adjustment.
A chiropractic adjustment is quick and painless. No kidding, I feel great
immediately and my neck has improved and the strength on my arm was better. I’m
no longer experiencing neck pain or any pressure, just a bit of weakness. A
chiropractic adjustment is not a scary process and it can provide immediate
relief.
The lovely ladies from Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic at The Block, SM North
 Fleming discusses future treatment plans for each of his
patients. Each treatment plan is different as he develops a customized treatment
plan based on the patients’ specific problems and their goals. The staff then
follows up the patient to schedule his or her next visit.
So now that you
know what to expect when you come and visit Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinic, what
are you waiting for? Set an appointment now!
Call 888-CHIRO
(24476) OR visit www.chiropractic.com.ph
or email npc@chiropractic.com.ph You could also follow them on Facebook and on Instagram.
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