Chiropractic
What is Chiropractic?
When natural movement has been lost through injury, degenerative changes or poor posture it can lead to tightened muscles and ligaments that can restrict movement and cause pain. Chiropractic is a manipulative based treatment that aims to optimise how the body functions and moves.
Using Chiropractic Care
Chiropractors use their hands to adjust the joints of your spine and limbs where signs of restricted movement are found. Areas are treated using gentle, specific manipulation techniques to restore normal body movement. Treatment aims to make you move better and more freely.
Your whole body will usually be assessed not just the localised area of pain so that anything that could be connected to the cause of your problem is looked at and strategies identified to make it less likely to recur.
You will normally feel relief within 3-4 treatments but if you have leg or arm pain as well it may take longer.
When will you need a Chiropractor?
If your back or joints feel locked, stiff, and sore or maybe haven’t responded to physiotherapy, then a consultation with a chiropractor is recommended.
What conditions will a Chiropractor treat?
- Acute low back pain
- Chronic low back pain
- Acute/subacute neck pain
- Chronic neck pain
- Acute whiplash-associated disorders
- Migraine headaches
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Cervicogenic dizziness
- Extremity joint conditions
Cranial Chiropractic
Cranial chiropractic works on the muscles of the head to release tension in the spine. It is a very gentle treatment that aims to restore energy and balance. It is not easy for you to determine whether it is cranial chiropractic you will need but our expertise will guide you in the right direction during consultation.
Cranial chiropractic during pregnancy and for babies.
Cranial chiropractic which is similar to cranial osteopathy is a form of treatment for women during pregnancy to help keep the body in alignment. It is also relaxing and calming helping to make your pregnancy more comfortable.
Cranial chiropractic can also be used on babies by very gently and subtly working to release tension in the muscles in your baby’s head to help them feel much better in themselves. Improvement can generally be seen within 2 –3 treatments.
To book an appointment please telephone 020 8943 2424