Why choose Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, treat, manage and prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, and muscles), as well as the effects these disorders can have on general health.
Chiropractors have a specialist interest in neck and back pain, but when they assess patients, they take their entire physical, emotional and social wellbeing into account.
When you see a chiropractor for the first time, they will take a detailed medical history, including your current condition and overall health. Some of the questions you will be asked may not seem important, but they will help your chiropractor to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your condition.
If your chiropractor is unable to help, you will be referred to your GP or to another health care professional.
Chiropractors are trained in using manipulation to free stiff or restricted joints. This can also be called ‘adjustments’ or ‘manual therapy. It involves the chiropractor using their hands to apply quick, precise thrusts to the restricted joints. During these adjustments, there may be popping sounds (similar to the ‘crack’ heard when people flex their knuckles). This is quite harmless; it is just the sound of gas bubbles popping in the fluid of the joints as pressure is released
Treatment may also include massage, stretching, and medical acupuncture techniques referred to as dry needling. They are also trained to use a hand-held instrument called an ‘activator’ to manipulate joints.
What can we treat?
Although Chiropractors are generally known for treating back and neck pain, we also treat a range of other, related conditions. Such as……
Back and neck pain
Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis
General aches and pains from joints, muscle spasms, and cramps
Headache caused by neck problems
Frozen shoulder, shoulder from back and neck problems
Elbow pain or tennis elbow from back and neck problems
Prevention of migraine
Sporting aches and pains or injuries
Sciatica
Trapped nerves
If you have a problem not listed above and you would like to know if we can help. Please contact a member of our team who will be happy to give you more information.
Phases of Chiropractic Care
PHASE 1
To get you out of pain!
Our focus is to reduce pain with manipulation, lifestyle, and aftercare advice.
PHASE 2
To get you back to where you want to be!
Once pain is reduced we look to improve the joint, muscles, and nerve function.
PHASE 3
To keep you there!
In this phase, we look to the prevention of pain and improving your quality of life.
Wellbeing (phase 3)
Regular wellbeing check-ups will allow you to work at your best, help your body’s own healing ability and deal with whatever life throws at you.
You wouldn’t wait for your car to break down before getting it serviced,
so why would you wait until you were unwell before getting yourself a check-up?
