WHAT WE TREAT

There are many causes of headaches and migraines, and contrary to popular belief there are no ‘normal’ headaches. Whilst some headaches may be from hormones, eye strain, emotional triggers, foods and other factors, many arise from irritation of the nerves, joints or muscles around the neck, cranium (skull) and jaw.

These types of headaches are called tension type headaches or cervicogenic headaches and have great success with chiropractic, craniosacral techniques, and retraining the muscles among other techniques.

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Neck pain can be acute (cricked neck), subacute (6-12 weeks) or chronic (12+weeks) and can be caused by the joints, muscles, nerves or spinal discs and trapped nerves can cause arm symptoms. Causes of neck pain can be traumatic such as whiplash or falls, repetitive strain such as poor posture, muscular imbalances or the core muscles of the neck, or there may be structural changes occurring such as degenerative changes in the joints (DJD) or discs (DDD).

Your assessment will find the cause of the immediate pain, and evaluate to see whether it is secondary to another issue and you may be referred for further X-Ray or MRI if necessary. Your specific treatment plan, lifestyle advice and findings will be discussed with you on the report of findings appointment.

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Back pain is an incredibly common concern, but that doesn't mean it should be normalised. It may arise from the spinal joints, muscles, discs or nerves, and nerve pain can refer to the groin, legs or lower abdomen. Whilst episodes can appear to ‘come out of nowhere’, it is far more likely there is an underlying weakness or issue that’s not been addressed. Spines and muscles are incredibly strong when we take care of them, and picking up items or reaching is rarely enough to trigger an episode by itself. We will be looking not just at this episode, but the whole picture and history to reduce future episodes as well as just this one.

Larger injuries such as falls, car accidents, can also cause one-off back pain, which may last from several hours to weeks, months and more. Both repetitive and one off injuries can be caused by joints, discs or muscles and may cause sciatica.

When your back repeatedly ‘goes’ it can also lead to fear of movement, uncertainty or poor confidence in your body. We will work together so that you understand your body, know how to manage it and challenge your boundaries in a safe, controlled manner.

Whilst it is rare, if you ever experience a change to bowel or bladder function including sensation, frequency or urgency then seek immediate medical advice.

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Techniques used for our paediatric patients are slow and gentle, and we do not aim to create fatigue the muscles so it is unlikely there will be soreness. Most often children report sleeping well, being tired and hungry after treatment. We are happy to take on paediatric patients from the age of 4 and upwards, and do request anyone under the age of 16 has their parent/guardian in the room.

If you require a clinician for anyone younger, then please get in contact and we are happy to refer you on.

There are many types of shoulder injury including acromioclavicular instability or sprain, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), rotator cuff sprains or tears, arthritis, impingement, tendinitis and more.

A commonly overlooked cause of any shoulder complaint is the shoulderblade (scapula) and its mechanics. Your shoulder assessment will identify irritation in the tissues, and you may be referred for MRI, Ultrasound imaging or X-Ray if necessary after orthopedic testing. It will also look at the bigger picture, including the shoulderblade, spine, posture, diaphragm, ribs and hips and other common influences.

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Knee pain may be structural or mechanical. Structural knee pain comes from the joint, meniscus, cartilage, ligaments or fat pads. Mechanical knee pain often comes from a weakness or movement issue of the hip or ankle.

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Chiropractic is safe and effective throughout the pregnancy. We use a Belloost™ pregnancy pillow that allows you to lay on your front and takes pressure off the lower back. We commonly see patients with pregnancy related pains including sciatica, muscle aches, pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and Symphisis Pubis dysfunction (SPD).

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There are many causes and presentations of hip pain including trochanteric bursitis, labral tears, arthritis, gluteal tendinopathy, or general stiffness and restriction. True hip joint pain is felt through the groin and extending into the upper thigh/knee, rather than in the back or side of the pelvis. Pain in these areas is more likely to be from the muscles or surrounding tissues and your assessment will identify exactly where it's coming from and the best way to treat it.

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Our lifestyle can often cause high levels of tension, and cause us to live in a ‘fight or flight’ mode rather than the preferred ‘rest and digest’ mode.Fight or flight is associated with us tightening our shoulders and necks, and our bodies feel tired and worn out when we’ve been there a long time.

By addressing this, our nervous systems can get some breathing space and our bodies can feel easier and more able to relax.

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