What is Chiropractic?
If you’re unfamiliar with the chiropractic approach, it may be beneficial to learn more about this prior to seeking treatment. Chiropractic is a treatment where a practitioner primarily uses their hands to relieve problems with bones, muscles and joints. It is considered to be a type of complementary and alternative medicine and aims to treat health related issues without resorting to the use of drugs or surgery. Qualified chiropractors such as those found at City Chiropractic Clinic are professional medical practitioners and we deliver long-term care at a fraction of the costs of drugs and surgery.
Chiropractic is the leading drug-free recovery method in the world today and has helped millions of people across the world experience relief from joint and muscle pain. Because it is a 100% natural approach, chiropractors are able to treat many different types of problems and help people of all ages with a wide range of illnesses.
What Kinds of Conditions Can Chiropractic Help With?
Chiropractic treatment can help with pain in muscles and joints, such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain, pain from osteoarthritis, repetitive strain injuries, sciatica, headaches, migraines and more. Chiropractic restores health and prevents future injury by improving the structural integrity of the body, with a specific focus on the spine. The brain communicates with the rest of the body via the spinal cord and nervous system. The nervous system is the body’s wiring. If the wiring isn’t correct, the signal doesn’t reach the intended target (body part) and this can cause pain and illness. This may be manifested anywhere along your spine, or in other parts of your body. What this means in practice is that a pain in your arm or hand may actually be caused by a problem in your neck, where the nerves to the hand originate. As qualified chiropractors, we can examine the spine for interferences and remove them through controlled, natural and largely painless techniques.
The Chiropractor’s Role
Chiropractors are specially trained to diagnose, treat, manage and prevent disorders of the bones, joints and muscles, as well as the effects these disorders can have on the nervous system and general health. Chiropractors use a range of techniques to reduce pain and improve function and movement range. This includes manipulation of the spine, drop table treatment, orthotics treatment, ultrasound, ice application, heat application, exercise, dry needling and advice about posture and lifestyle. Chiropractors look at the whole musculoskeletal system and treat the root of the problem. We work to ensure that the joints are moving the way they should and the surrounding muscles are functioning properly too.
Chiropractic adjustment and techniques are completely safe when performed by trained and licensed chiropractor; and as chiropractic is recognised as a primary healthcare profession, you can self-refer – in other words, you do not need your GP to refer you to our clinic. We are registered with a number of regulatory and healthcare bodies – your assurance that we uphold and abide by the high standards set for the profession by the General Chiropractic Council, the British Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors. If you are seeking chiropractic treatment after an accident, it may be helpful to know that the discipline is also recognised and covered by many health insurance providers. City Chiropractic Clinic is a recognised supplier of chiropractic services by the majority of these.