What is Chiropractic?

The British Chiropractic Association defines chiropractic as: " chiropractic is a primary health- care profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that are due to problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves of the body, particularly those of the spine. Treatment consists of a wide range of manipulative techniques designed to improve the function of the joints, relieving pain and muscle spasm".

There are around 2,500 chiropractors in the UK at the moment although the figure is constantly rising. Many people will often turn to a chiropractor when they are experiencing back pain rather than their GP as chiropractors are specialists in their field and are highly regulated. Chiropractors have to belong to the General Chiropractic Association to be able to call themselves chiropractors.

So what should you expect from a Chiropractic visit chiropracitc Nottingham will aim..

To Alleviate and control pain

Restore normal function

Prevent the pain recurring through education

What to expect on your first visit
On your first visit your Chiropractor will take a detailed account of your problem followed by a physical examination to determine the cause and best course of treatment.

Follow-up Treatment
Following your first visit your Chiropractor will explain what they believe is causing the problem, wether or not you will benefit from treatment and how long it is likely to take. Each treatment plan is individually tailored to suit each patient, taking into account your own goals from treatment.

Somthing that people often experience when they have a chiropractic ajustment and are never quite sure about is a 'pop' or a 'crack' this is nothing to worry about (it is due to a release of gas bubbles from the fluid within the joint.)

Many people say that after receiving chiropractic treatment they can resume their lives and that their symptoms disappear quickly without the necessity for medication or surgery.

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