Here are 10 things you may not know about Chiropractic:
- Chiropractic is a primary health care profession.
- It is the third largest healthcare profession in the Western World after medicine and dentistry.
- There are about 10,000,000 chiropractic visits to British Chiropractic Association (BCA) members every year.
- Chiropractors are governed by statute. Because of this chiropractors have to keep up to date and a patient can be assured that they get the best treatment for their problem.
- Chiropractors treat problems with joints, muscles and nerves. All the joints of the body but mainly concentrating on the spine.
- Chiropractors use gentle but specific manipulation which often chiropractors refer to as adjustments to improve the function of joints.
- Apart from manipulation, chiropractors may use a variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound, exercise and dry needling as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.
- Chiropractic is suitable for many people. A chiropractor looks at the person as an individual and will tailor a package of care for them.
- Chiropractors do not use drugs or surgery.
- Chiropractic is backed up by positive evidence, for 15 conditions people generally see a chiropractor for and is even recommended in The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (Nice) guidelines for back pain of greater than 6weeks, but less than 1 year duration.
Chiropractic is a natural, gentle, drug-free healing art that recognises the body’s self-healing abilities. If you are in pain and suffering right now and are looking for a way to feel better again and be your very best then we are here to help you.
If you haven’t visited a chiropractor before then you can read our post on what to expect on your first visit and even watch a short video here.
Call us to make an appointment to visit us at Muswell Hill Chiropractic Clinic North London and find out how we can help you.
Dylan Paydar at Muswell Hill Chiropractic Clinic