What to expect
What happens on your first visit
Recovery takes time. Knowing what happens before you walk in makes the first visit a lot easier.
Your first visit
The assessment comes first
Your first appointment follows the Gonstead six-step assessment: history, visualisation, instrumentation, palpation, X-ray analysis, and only then an adjustment.
If this is your first time here, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so there is time to complete any paperwork without rushing.

After your adjustment
Looking after your back afterwards
Chiropractic care supports your body’s own recovery, and what you do between visits matters too. Soreness after a recent adjustment is common and settles as your tissues adjust. Tell us how you felt at each visit, better or worse.

- Walking / Movement
- Have some light movements or take a slow walk to stimulate your blood flow. Motion is key! Try to avoid any movement that can cause discomfort. Vigorous exercises should also be avoided for at least 2-3 days following your adjustments.
- Hydration
- Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated supports recovery and can help with the soreness some patients notice after an adjustment.
- Sleeping and sitting
- Choose a supportive mattress and pillow that keep your spine neutral, and sleep on your back or side rather than your stomach. When sitting, keep your hips back in the chair with lumbar support, and get up for a stretch every 30 minutes.
- Ice pack
- Apply an ice pack wrapped in cloth for 3 rounds of 5 minutes, with 5 minute rests between. This helps settle pain and swelling. Avoid heat on a freshly irritated joint, and check with your chiropractor if you are unsure.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Chiropractic & Physiotherapy suitable for all ages?
We see patients of every age, from infants through to older adults, as well as teenagers and pregnant women. Our youngest patient was 4 months old and our eldest 96. Suitability still depends on the individual, and some presentations are not appropriate for adjustment, so an assessment always comes before anything is adjusted. If your chiropractor feels another healthcare provider would better help you, you will be referred appropriately.
What are the benefits of getting a Chiropractic adjustment?
Adjustments aim to improve how well a restricted joint moves, and patients often report less discomfort and easier movement afterwards. How much changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person and depends on what is causing the problem in the first place. Your chiropractor will tell you what is realistic for your case after assessing you, rather than promising a particular result beforehand.
How long does a follow-up visit take?
Most subsequent visits for Chiropractic take up around 15-30 minutes, and Physiotherapy follow up sessions take up around 45-60 minutes. It highly depends on the patient's current condition, so schedule your time well to avoid disappointments.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no specific number of sessions for each individual, and we will not give you one at the first visit. It highly depends on the patient's current condition, recovery time and personal goals. Factors such as lifestyle, sitting posture and desk ergonomics also contribute to your recovery. Hence, patients might be expected to come back for more than 1 session. This is because after your first few adjustments, your muscle memory tends to bring your body back to its old patterns instead of creating new ones. Repeated adjustments will help your body to learn new patterns of mobility until the new ones can take over the old ones. Short term relief can come quickly, but changing your posture, spine's ability to move and muscle health will take time, months in fact.
Do I need Physiotherapy if my pain is not severe?
Physiotherapy is not only for severe injuries. Assessing a problem early often means it is easier to manage before it becomes chronic or recurring, and recovery tends to be more straightforward.
Will Physiotherapy be painful?
Physiotherapy should not cause excessive pain. Some mild discomfort may occur during assessment or exercise, but the work is always adjusted according to your tolerance and comfort level.
Do I still need Physiotherapy after Chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care aims to restore joint mobility and ease discomfort, while Physiotherapy focuses on strengthening muscles and improving movement control. For many patients the two approaches work well together, and your practitioner will advise whether both are appropriate for you.
Can I continue gym or sports during my care?
In many cases, yes. However, modifications may be required. Our practitioners guide patients on safe loading, exercise progression, and return-to-sport strategies.
How much does a first visit cost?
Our new patient bundle is RM588, and it covers the chiropractic initial consultation and first adjustment, an X-ray, and a physiotherapy initial assessment with a home exercise programme to take away. Paid for separately those come to RM660. What you need after that depends on what the assessment finds, which is why we will not quote you a course of care before we have seen you. If you would rather book just one part of it, message us and we will tell you what that costs.
What should I wear for my sessions?
We encourage our patients to wear non-restrictive clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in. Some examples such as loose-fitting clothing, shorts, yoga pants, or leggings would be best suited.
Can I ask for a particular chiropractor?
Yes, and it is easier to arrange if you say so when you book rather than on the day. Some patients have a preference about who they see, and asking for a woman is one of the more common ones. Message us with the days that suit you and we will tell you honestly who has room. If the person you asked for has nothing free at a time you can make, we will say so rather than quietly put you with someone else.
Can I bring someone into the room with me?
Yes. A partner, a parent or a friend, whoever you would feel easier having there. You do not need to give a reason, and it changes nothing about how the assessment runs. Mention it when you arrive so we can put an extra chair in the room.
Ready to book?
Registered chiropractors in Cheras, Maluri. Open seven days, right next to Sunway Velocity.