About Chiropractic

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What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a natural drug-less approach to health. Chiropractic doctors treat problems in the nerve, joint, and muscular systems.

Chiropractic treatment involves the gentle manipulation of the spine and other joints of the body to relieve pain and restore mobility. Chiropractors look for areas of your spine where the joints may be fixated and 'pressing' or 'pinching' on nerves. By re-aligning the spine and relieving irritation of the neighbouring nerves the spinal column is allowed to function at its optimal level.

Who Can Benefit From Chiropractic?

Many people have conditions which may result from a poorly functioning spine and nervous system. These conditions commonly include back pain, shoulder and elbow pain, headaches, trapped nerves, sciatica, and sports injuries.

Chiropractors' specialist training allows them to adapt their techniques to suit people of all ages, from newborn babies to senior citizens.

How Effective is Chiropractic?

Research undertaken by the British Medical Research Council and published in the British Medical Journal in 1990 showed that patients who received chiropractic treatment improved by 70% more than patients given hospital out-patient care.