• Evidence suggests that Chiropractic can help both long term (chronic) and short term (acute) back pain. This may be in the lumbar (lower), thoracic (mid) or cervicothoracic (upper) back, and can be caused by long-term habits, posture, short-term injuries, or a combination of all.

  • This simply means pain in the distribution of the sciatic nerve (down the back of the leg) and can have a number of causes. Often this may be related to the discs between the bones in the lower back, and your Chiropractor will assess to determine whether this is the case.

  • This may be the result of arthritic changes, sports injury, muscular/soft-tissue conditions, or postural imbalances. An examination of the movement and strength of the hip joints will likely be performed as part of your initial assessment.

  • One of the more common reasons for seeing a Chiropractor, this is more prevalent than ever in the age of the smart-phone and desk job. Treatment will likely focus on restoring full range of motion and improving the strength of the neck.

  • Migraines are usually felt as a severe, throbbing pain often felt at the sides or front of the head, usually just on one side. They may cause nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise alongside the pain, and can be accompanied by visual symptoms known as “aura”.

    In some cases, what are believed to be migraines may in fact be cervicogenic or tension type headaches

  • These are a very common cause of headaches, and often feel like they spread from the base of the skull up and over the head and can be felt around the eyes. These headaches originate from the structures of the neck, including tight muscles and inflamed joints.

  • The shoulder is a complex structure with a multitude of possible diagnoses. A focused examination of the joint itself will be performed alongside a more general examination of bodily posture and movement, to identify other issues that may be contributing to the condition. Manual therapy is effective for many of these conditions.

  • This condition affects the muscles and tendons that move the wrist. Repetitive strain in these muscles causes irritation at the points where they originate near the elbow. There are many causes besides tennis and golf.

  • As with the shoulder, there are a multitude of possible diagnoses for knee pain. Once a diagnosis is reached, Chiropractic treatment would likely involve improving movement and strength, and changing the mechanical load going through the joint to allow for healing.

This is not an exhaustive list of reasons why people may choose to see a Chiropractor. If you are not sure whether your condition is suitable for Chiropractic care, you may wish to arrange a free 10 minute phone consultation to find out more, and discuss whether a full assessment is right for you.