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1. We have the time to spend with you; your practitioner works to a time schedule that allows them to take time with you and get to understand you and your problem thoroughly. This allows a patient practitioner relationship to build up which is proven to help the recovery process. 2. We will be sure you understand your problem; at the Forge Clinic we think it is imperative that you understand your diagnosis and prognosis (how you will recover). We will make every effort to explain and teach you about the why you are in pain and how to take control of it yourself. 3. We will go through treatment options with you; your practitioner will explain what treatment options are open to you and which best suits your needs. These more often than not will focus on conservative treatment managed at The Forge Clinic but more invasive procedures like injections or surgery will be addressed if warranted. 4. We will allow the body to harness its own healing potential; many of the treatments that are carried out at The Forge Clinic will promote the bodies own natural healing ability (see Why We Do What We Do for more detail). There is no “magic” involved. The Forge Clinic practitioners basing there treatment on evidence based medicine. 5. Your practitioner will practice what they preach; Our practitioners pride themselves on keeping in shape and being involved with health in the community. Whether it be climbing mountains for charity or tackling obesity in the young. 6. We will refer you to other health professionals if necessary; despite being able to help with a vast array of problems through the specialists at The Forge Clinic we do not believe in over treating and know that we can not alleviate every problem. We always hope for an improvement in symptoms within 3 treatments at most (depending on the condition) otherwise we will consider referring to our extensive network of other health professionals including surgeons. 7. We won't consider the mind body connection taboo; your practitioner will understand the relationship between the physical body and the effect of stress and emotional aspects on it. It will not be considered “in your head” on the contrary we will address it, if you wish, and give you some coping strategies. | 
