Trigger points for a GP referral to a chiropractor

• Diagnosis of stroke, after acute management
• When a patient needs advice and/or treatment for assistance with mobility, balance or pain management
• Need for improved coordination of joints
• Poor spinal function; past or present history of mechanical joint pain, injury, dysfunction, spinal degeneration
• Spinal or rib cage motion restriction to assist respiration and movement
• Need for assistance in the management of coordination, balance and mobility
• History of falls, need for fall prevention
• Need for ongoing monitoring of neurological status and recovery

Trigger points for a chiropractor referral to a GP

• Onset or progression of neurological signs and symptoms such as red flags and orange flags
• Development of clinical depression associated with the condition
• Signs of neurological deficit
• Co-management, e.g. monitoring or warfarin levels