Chiropractic, the natural approach to healing…
Chiropractic treatments consist mainly of Spinal Adjustments, a specific form of Spinal Manipulation.
What is Chiropractic Treatment?
Chiropractic is a form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, with an emphasis on the spine. The treatment is based on the belief that these disorders can cause health problems by affecting the nervous system, which controls the body’s functions.
Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to manipulate the spine and other joints to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and promote healing. One of the most common techniques is spinal manipulation, which involves applying a controlled force to a joint in the spine, usually using the hands. This is intended to correct any misalignments in the spine, which are believed to cause pain and other health problems.
Chiropractors may also use other techniques such as soft tissue therapy, exercise, and lifestyle advice to help patients manage their condition.
It is important to note that Chiropractic is not just for back pain and headaches, it can also be used to help with conditions such as neck pain, sciatica, headaches, and more.
While some people find chiropractic treatment to be very effective, it is not suitable for everyone. It is always recommended to consult with a medical professional before starting any new treatment.
Our doctors of chiropractic undergo a five year full time degree, qualifying them to carry out a full medical and health history examination, x-rays plus neurological, orthopedic and chiropractic tests in order to diagnose your complaint.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Following your consultation and diagnosis we start to treat the cause of your symptoms.
A Chiropractic adjustment is specific and focused while being safe and a completely natural approach to healing.
How Chiropractic Treatment Helps
Chiropractic care is a natural and holistic approach to the treatment of a variety of Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal conditions; which mean problems with the nerves, muscle, bones and the joints in the human body.
Chiropractic care can help treat:
- Lower back pain
- Joint pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Whiplash
- Dizziness
The role of chiropractors is to diagnose, locate and treat spinal joints and nerves. Treatment aims not only alleviate symptoms but to help prevent recurrence by addressing the route cause of your complaint.
Chiropractic care is suitable for all ages and backgrounds and some of the many benefits include not relying on the need for pain relieving medication or invasive surgical procedures.
How Chiropractic Treatment Works
The body relies on nerves to relay information between the brain and the body. Your nervous system is responsible for the function in every part of your body.
At times because of external stresses placed on the body such as poor posture, stress and previous injuries the function of the spinal joints and surrounding tissue can become compromised, in time this can lead to nerve irritation that may cause symptoms.
A chiropractic adjustment, also known as a chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal conditions.
By applying focused and localised pressure to the spinal joints, it restores motion to the affected joints reducing nerve irritation, which in time allows the body to heal itself and function better.
I was very pleased to have care with Life Chiropractic Clinic again and have missed the benefits of long term treatment which I have found so beneficial. The clinic had excellent procedures in place to guard against Covid19 and I felt it was safer than going shopping!! The staff are friendly and welcoming and very professional.
Been seeing her for nearly 10yrs every 6 weeks! After being told by Doctors there's nothing they can do for my back pain and peripheral neuropathy, Lucy has been a life saver! Without her I would probably be in a wheel chair and in extreme pain!
I'm so pleased Life Chiropractic at Wickford has managed to restart following Lockdown - my monthly maintenance adjustment makes such a difference to the way I move and feel. I was also very relieved to see how they have catered for the distancing and hygiene requirements - I felt very safe!
I was very pleased to have care with Life Chiropractic Clinic again and have missed the benefits of long term treatment which I have found so beneficial. The clinic had excellent procedures in place to guard against Covid19 and I felt it was safer than going shopping!! The staff are friendly and welcoming and very professional.
What to expect on your first visit to a chiropractor
At your first appointment, our chiropractors will assess your symptoms in a consultation to determine if chiropractic treatment is suitable and what techniques are likely to help.
Our Chiropractors use a range of techniques to reduce pain, improve function and increase mobility, including hands-on manipulation of the spine. As well as manual treatment, we are able to offer a package of care which includes advice on self-help, therapeutic exercises and lifestyle changes.
Some of these different techniques will include:
- Spinal manipulation – using their hands to apply force to muscles, bones and joints in and around the spine
- Soft tissue therapy – undertaken by a qualified soft tissue therapist
- Nutritional advice – advice and guidance to supplement your treatment
- Rehabilitation therapy – our on-site rehabilitation specialists support your care when needed
