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Here you can find answers to some common questions patients have about chiropractic care. If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact us on 01744 22441. |
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Does the manipulation
hurt?
Chiropractic manipulation is not painful when performed
by a qualified practitioner.
If acute muscle spasm is present over the area to be treated,
you may feel some short-term discomfort. If your problem
has been untreated for a long time, you may experience some
post-treatment soreness. This will soon pass as your body
begins to compensate and heal. Your chiropractor will be
able to tell you if this is likely to happen and how to
minimise any discomfort.
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How soon will I
feel better?
This will depend on the individual problem, how
long you’ve had it, how bad it is and how many areas
and tissues are affected. Whilst every patient reacts differently,
your chiropractor will be able to advise you on your likely
recovery time. In most cases you will feel a definite change
for the better early on in your treatment plan. Most patients
do express feeling easier after just one or two treatments,
but in general, the longer you’ve had it, the longer
it will take to respond. Your commitment to the recommended
treatment plan, home exercises and any diet or lifestyle
adjustments will also determine your treatment outcome and
your long term benefits.
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How about painkillers?
Painkillers may help you feel less pain, but they
do not address the underlying cause of the pain. Painkillers
may also have serious side effects with long term use. Chiropractors
aim to pinpoint the cause of your pain and correct it thereby
improving your overall health.
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Can babies and
children be treated?
Yes, people of all ages can benefit from chiropractic
care, although treatment techniques of the newborn obviously
differ dramatically from those of adults. It is a good idea
to have babies checked soon after birth. Any spinal or joint
problems can then be dealt with early on before they cause
further health problems.
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Can sport performance
be improved?
Yes, chiropractic works by improving the mechanics
of joints, muscles and ligaments as well as returning to
as near normal as possible the integrity of the nervous
system. When the nerves are functioning without interference
the body’s potential is maximised. Many patients have
found significant improvement in their sports performance
through chiropractic. If you’ve had a sports injury,
your chiropractor can help you recover more quickly, with
less pain and with minimal resultant dysfunction. More importantly
a trained chiropractor can uncover underlying dysfunction,
and by correcting it, stop your problem from recurring.
Many sportsmen simply wish to maintain their good health
and prevent any future problems with regular chiropractic
treatments.
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What can chiropractic
help?
Back and neck problems usually respond very well
to chiropractic care, and this is the reason most people
attend. However, people do not realise that chiropractors
can help a range of other nerve, joint and muscle problems
in the body such as:
Headache, jaw problems and facial pain
Shoulder, elbow & hand problems such as tennis elbow,
RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome
Referred pain to the chest, some breathing difficulties
and digestive disorders.
Pregnancy related back pain and other joint pains
Leg pain including sciatica, hip, knee and foot and toe
pain.
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