What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic treatment should not hurt. Most feel the benefits of treatment almost immediately, but some experience short term discomfort, or delayed onset soreness 1-2 days after, especially if their complaint is very acute and inflamed. This should soon pass as your body adapts to the changes that have been made. Your treatment will be tailored to provide you with the most comfortable experience possible.

Also known as spinal manipulation, it is the application of a force (a quick, shallow thrust) to the spinal joints, that moves the target, or nearby joints, slightly beyond their normal range of motion. This is often accompanied by an audible pop, which is often due to a change in pressure between the joints, resulting in the release of a gas bubble. This pop is not always required for the adjustment to be effective.

Patients respond at different rates. Many report an immediate improvement after their first visit, while others may not benefit until after a few sessions. How quickly an individual responds depends on many factors, such as how long you’ve had the problem, how severe it is, how many areas are involved and how quickly your body takes to heal.

Every person reacts differently and your chiropractor can advise you on your likely recovery time.

In most cases you will feel a definite change early in your treatment plan, but as a general rule, the longer you’ve had it, the longer it will take to see a difference.

Your chiropractor will try to get you better as quickly as possible, but the number of treatments that a person may need depends on the individual. The speed at which you recover depends on a number of factors such as the severity of the complaint, how long you’ve been suffering with it, whether there is underlying degenerative or structural changes, whether it is aggravated by any particular habits or occupational postures and whether you follow your treatment plan and the advice given.

Your chiropractor will be able to give you a better idea of how many treatments you will need at your second session (the Report of Findings) based on factors such as your condition, its severity and your response to the first treatment.

No, chiropractors treat a number of conditions. Give us a ring to find out if we can help you.

Many find chiropractic treatment beneficial after surgery. Treatment can be tailored to the individual, subject to a full history and thorough examination.

Yes, chiropractic care may be of benefit during pregnancy, especially when it comes to achieving and maintaining pelvic balance.  It may also assist with any back, neck or joint pain arising from any  imbalance.

Yes, children of all ages may benefit from chiropractic care. From newborns to teenagers, care is tailored to each patient.

No, chiropractors are primary health care practitioners, so you do not need to be referred by your GP, and can make an appointment directly with us.

Some private medical insurance companies do require a GP referral.  We recommend you check this before attending an appointment.

Chiropractors in the UK study for 4-5 years to gain their degree. They are educated as primary-contact healthcare providers, with a specific emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system and the nerves that supply them. Once in practice, a chiropractor must complete over 30 hours of continual professional development to continue practicing.