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What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the functions of the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation. (World Federation of Chiropractic, 2001) By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system chiropractors can play a major part in relieving disorders, and any accompanying pain or discomfort, arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture, illness and the everyday wear and tear that happens to all of us. Chiropractors take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing. This means that they consider your symptoms in the context of your full medical history, your lifestyle and your personal circumstances. Along with physical manipulation, the full evidence-based 'package' of care includes advice about exercise, lifestyle, and activity. Chiropractors will aim to
A chiropractor's first concern is to find out what is wrong and also to check for signs of any serious conditions for which you need to be referred to your GP or hospital. Why might one go to a Chiropractor? Even though the first thing that may spring to mind is that 'chiropractors treat backs'- which they certainly do very successfully - today's chiropractors also diagnose and treat other musculoskeltal disorders as well as a number other conditions. Chiropractors may help with
You may also see improvement in some types of
To read more about chiropractic or chiropractors refer to the GCC web-site on www.gcc-uk.org TCHC Chiropractor: Nicole Paine, Doctor of Chiropractic Source: "What can I expect when I see a chiropractor?" care of the General Chiropractic Council
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