(neck and back pain resulting from injury should first be assessed by a medical practitioner to be advised whether manipulation/mobilisation is appropriate. Sciatica of pathological origin also necessitates medical intervention and sciatica due to disc prolapse should also be first assessed by an orthopedic specialist). The Alpha Clinic is devoted to delivering individualised quality care to all it’s patients and time is allowed to listen to all your concerns. The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) states “Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the muscoloskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the the function of the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft- tissue manipulation. Chiropractors focus on the spine and the neurmusculoskeletal system and how conditions affecting these areas can affect your health and performance.Chiropractors are trained to assess the the neuromusculoskeletal system and identify restrictions, imbalances and dysfunction. Our package of care involves spinal and periferal joint adjustments and mobilisations, application of soft tissue treatment and advice on exercise, self help , diet and lifestyle where appropriate. Some chiropractors offer rehabilitation programmes. Chiropractors do not use medicines or surgery and the gentle manual approaches I use are extremely safe and comfortable to receive.
