Cheltenham Chiropractic

Chiropractors specialise in diagnosing and treating problems of all joints and muscles in the body, particularly those of the spine.  Using a technique called ‘adjusting’ or ‘manipulation’, chiropractors treat the cause of the pain and focus on managing the problem to prevent its recurrence.  This management will include soft tissue work (such as massage), exercises, stretches and work/lifestyle consulting.

Common Conditions treated:

• Back, Neck, Shoulder Pain
• Head Aches
• Sciatica
• Car Accident Neck -Sprain Injuries
• RSI
• Sporting Injuries
• Pregnancy issues and Babies

Chiropractic also concerns itself with the relationship between the nervous system and the health and wellbeing of the whole body.  If a spinal joint is damaged through accidental injury or stress from day to day posture, it can disrupt a nerve pathway.  Chiropractors locate the dysfunctional spinal joints and correct them allowing the nervous system to supply the whole body unhindered.

The specialised technique of ‘adjusting’, is a carefully directed and controlled pressure applied at speed to a dysfunctional joint. As the treatment is performed, the (often stiff) joint is moved and the surrounding muscles stretch and relax. The treatment is safe and generally painless.

Every patient is different and the art of a good chiropractor is to use a combination of observation, case history details and a thorough examination to apply the correct treatment for each individual.