What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractors are concerned with the framework of bones, muscle and connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons (the musculoskeletal system) and the nerves that supply these areas (the neurological system). Pain and lack of function can occur in these systems because of accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture and everyday wear and tear.
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Chiropractors use their hands to adjust and mobilise the areas to relieve the problem, reduce pain and bring better mobility to the body. Chiropractic care is drugless and non-surgical and we may offer advice on lifestyle to help you get the most from your treatment. The emphasis is on holistic and a whole body approach to achieving better health and wellbeing.
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Chiropractic is widely recognised as a key part of the healthcare system, strictly regulated to ensure high standards of care and positive outcomes for patients.
What is the McTimoney Technique?
McTimoney Chiropractic is a gentler type of chiropractic, using precise, light and fast movements to adjust joints in the body. It is a comfortable treatment to receive and may patients report how relaxing it is. The McTimoney technique uses no high force techniques that some people dislike, there are definitely no ‘neck twist’ adjustments!
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McTimoney treats the whole body, bringing it back into balance, and due to its low-force high velocity nature it is suitable for all ages.
Kate is also trained in Soft Tissue Release, Massage and MET (Muscle Energy Technique) which can sometimes be used in treatments if appropriate.
What can Chiropractic Care help?
Chiropractic care has a wealth of high quality peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support its effectiveness for a variety of conditions (see below).
NICE Guidelines (those followed by the NHS) recommend manual adjustments, such as those performed by chiropractors, to improve back pain in particular.
Some of the most commonly treated conditions are:
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Back pain
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Neck pain
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Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injury
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Joint stiffness and discomfort including in the hips, knees and ankles
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Osteoarthritis
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Sports injury such as tennis elbow
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Muscle pain, cramp and spasms
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Headaches arising from the neck (eg tension headache)
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Migraine Prevention
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Pain associated with poor posture
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Wider wellbeing and relaxation