About Chiropractic

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a fast-growing independent healthcare profession. It is the third largest primary healthcare profession in the world after medicine and dentistry. Chiropractic is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and management of mechanical disorders of the spine, joints and muscles.

Chiropractors are skilled in spinal manipulation, a safe and highly effective form of treatment of spinal disorders. Chiropractors are best known for manual treatments of the spine (spinal manipulation) where they use their hands to improves mobility of stiff joints and relieve pain by restoring normal function.

Chiropractors also use soft tissue techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, stretching and specific exercise programs as well as lifestyle advice.

Why might I consult a Chiropractor?

Most of you will have heard that Chiropractors "treat backs", but they also diagnose and treat a wide variety of musculo-skeletal disorders such as

  • Low Back Pain
  • Sciatica & leg pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Headaches arising from the neck and migraines
  • Shoulder complaints
  • Hip problems
  • General aches & pains
  • Symptoms of wear & tear
  • Sports injuries
  • Pregnancy related pain

    • If you are unsure whether we treat a condition, please contact the chiropractic clinic directly on 07967600521.
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    What can I expect on my first visit?

    It will usually last 45 mins/hour depending on your complaint.

    On arrival, you will be asked to fill out a quick form which will give us a few personal details, as well as authorising us to perform a thorough chiropractic examination.

    This will include:
  • A full history of your complaint as well as a few general details of your medical history so we can have an idea of your overall health.
  • A postural, orthopaedic and neurological examination
  • A clear explanation of what the examination revealed and a proposed treatment plan
  • How many treatments you are likely to need and how frequently
  • This will depend on your complaint, its severity, how long it's been happening, how your body responds and how much of the advice you follow
  • Our chiropractor will then answer any questions you may still have

    Chiropractic treatment will usually follow your consultation, lasting around 15 to 20 minutes. Your treatment will be specific to your complaint and to you.
    Subsequent treatments will last 20 minutes.

    Will treatment hurt?
    Chiropractic is generally painless.
    Occasionally, you may hear and feel clicking or popping noise during treatment, but don't worry, this is completely normal.
    You may feel slight tenderness, stiffness or tiredness for a day or so after treatment.
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    Training for chiropractors

    Chiropractors are highly trained. They train for 5 years full time.

    Caroline, chiropractor and owner of Back & Body Works Chiropractic Clinics is a graduate of the
    Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (www.aecc.ac.uk) located in Bournemouth. She graduated in
    September 2001.

    Chiropractors are also required to undertake continuing professional development in order to stay up to date with current advances in research and patient care.

    Registered Chiropractors:

    Caroline is registered with the GCC and is also a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) (www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk), the largest established professional body in the United Kingdom.

    Can anyone be a Chiropractor?

    Since July 2001 it is illegal for anyone to imply that they are, or call themselves a Chiropractor unless they are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).

    This is the statutory body setting standards for our profession as well as protect patients and promote our profession.

    Don't let life be a pain in the neck. With us, you're in good hands.

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