Your nervous system is responsible for initiating and controlling body fuctions. Chiropractors deal with the relationship between the nerve tissues and the spinal column which houses and protects those tissues. There are 24 moveable vertebrae which are designed for flexibility, strength and protection. As long as the vertebrae of the spine remain in normal alignment, these fuctions are fulfilled. However vertebral misalignments do occur. These are called subluxations which can cause interference to and impingement on the nerves causing subsequent nerve disfunction.

McTimoney chiropractic is a method devised safely to restore a patient's total structural intergity. In cases of serious misalignment the body may compensate with subsequent minor adaptations. This is why the whole body will be assessed at each treatment. The aim of the chiropractor is to remove the interference with the body's nerve supply. If a nerve is compressed or stretched, however subtly, the information passing along the fibre will be distorted, giving false information to the organ or muscle it serves. Once the distortions are removed the body can function normally.

Chiropractic can help with:

• Migraines
• Neck and shoulder problems
• Tennis elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Menstrual problems

Possible causes of subluxions include lifting, falls, car accidents, occupational hazards, childbirth, sports injuries, emotional stress, poor posture and even using an inappropriate mattress.

What Happens in the Treatment Room?

The practitioner will take a full case history from you regarding your general health background as well as details of your symptoms, which will help in assessing your problem. An explanation will be made to you about the aims and effects of the treatment which usually begins on the first visit. Your practitioner will throughly examine all the joints in the body using only the hands with a finely-tuned sense of touch and make the appropriate adjustments where necessary.

The aim of a course of treatment is to help the body realign itself, therefore restoring correct nerve fuction resulting in improved health. It is the gentleness of the technique and the treatment of the whole body that distinguishes the McTimoney technique from other manipulative methods.

Contact

Appointments can be made by telephoning Reception at the Health Hydro on 01793 465629.