What should a chiropractic SOAP note include?
A chiro (chiropractic) SOAP note records the patient's complaint and pain levels, examination findings such as posture, range of motion and orthopaedic tests, your assessment, and the treatment and techniques used with the next visit planned. HeroMed's AI Scribe drafts the chiropractic note during the session and turns the signed note into the invoice and scheme claim in one click.
Written by the HeroMed team · Last reviewed 3 October 2026
A chiro (chiropractic) SOAP note records the patient's complaint and pain levels, examination findings such as posture, range of motion and orthopaedic tests, your assessment, and the treatment and techniques used with the next visit planned. HeroMed's AI Scribe drafts the chiropractic note during the session and turns the signed note into the invoice and scheme claim in one click.
The full guide has a template, a worked example and the HPCSA Booklet 9 record-keeping rules: Chiro and Chiropractic SOAP Notes South Africa.