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FAQs

About Chiropractic

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FIRST APPOINTMENT?
A thorough medical history will be taken, going into detail about your symptoms and any other past illnesses or injuries.
This will then be followed by examinations to make sure that chiropractic treatment is suitable for you.
Your chiropractor will explain their findings with you and explain the likely length of your treatment plan.
Treatment plans will include a course of care, exercises plans to do at home and other health advise, to ensure you get the best results.
Each treatment plan is designed for patients individually to help with their symptoms but also to ensure that they maintain good health in the future.
WHO CAN HAVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
The McTimoney chiropractic method is a gentle technique which makes it suitable for people of all ages.
IS THE TREATMENT GOING TO HURT?
Our treatments consist of quick, low-force adjustments, which feel quite light and gentle.
After the first treatment you may feel a little tender or stiff but this is usually short-lived.
Occasionally, depending on the complaint, there may be some muscle release techniques included in your treatments, which can be a bit painful at times.
HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER THE TREATMENT?
Most patients feel physical changes as the body re-aligns.

These may include;

  • stiffness
  • tiredness
  • headaches

which should last no longer than 48 hours, especially after the first treatment when the body is adapting to its new posture.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
The number of treatments varies but usually between two and six. It depends on:

  • Your age and fitness
  • The nature of the problem and how long you have had the problem
  • Your work and hobbies
  • How well you follow the aftercare and lifestyle advice given

which should last no longer than 48 hours, especially after the first treatment when the body is adapting to its new posture.

WHAT CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP WITH?
The following conditions can benefit from chiropractic care:

  • Back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Minor sports injuries and tensions
  • Muscular aches, pains and spasms
  • Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints
  • Migraine prevention
  • Sciatica
  • Shoulder complaints (dysfunction, disorders and pain)
  • Soft tissue disorders of the shoulder

ABOUT THE CLINIC

IS THERE PARKING?
There is NO parking at the clinic.

The best place to park is either Sainsburys free for 2 hours or there is a pay and display down Victoria Road.

​The spaces in front of the clinic are PERMIT ONLY, these are not our spaces and parking there you risk getting a parking ticket.

​Please avoid parking in the staff parking, as these are reserved for our staff and anyone who has difficulty walking.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS MY APPOINTMENT?
We have a 24hr cancellation/reschedule policy.

​You MAY be charged if you give less than 24 hrs notice.

​You WILL be charged if you do not attend your appointment without notification.

​If you are running late, please contact your therapist to let them know.

HOW CAN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
At the moment, the clinic has no reception area.

If you are looking to book a chiropractic or massage appointment you can book this through the website, or contact Sally or Steph.

​If you are looking to book an appointment with one of the other therapists in the clinic, please contact them directly. If you are unsure who to contact, you can contact the clinic for further assistance.