What is Chiropractic?
The foundation of health begins with a properly functioning nervous system. Without proper function of the nervous system pains and illness' develop. To 'repair' your nervous sytem and bring you back to health chiropractic care will promote the healing process by locating and removing any interference to the nervous system. Chiropractic can help with: and more! If your pain is not listed please contact us by clicking here to find out if your pain can be dealt with at our clinic. One of our aims at the Ballymena Chiropractic Clinic is to educate and assist the patients in their optimal health care. This includes advice on all aspects of living in the 21st century. Chiropractic Doctors have 5 years full time tertiary education in North America and Australia and 4 years in the United Kingdom. To practice legally within the United Kingdom, all chiropractors have to be registered with the General Chiropractic Council. Once practitioners are accepted on to the Statutory Register, they are required to maintain and update their knowledge and skills by further study. What is an adjustment? This is the name given to the manipulation ('hands-on') procedure provided by the Chiropractor. Controlled pressure is applied at specific angles to painlessly correct joint alignment or mobility and enable healing. How long does a treatment session last and how long is a course of treatment? Treatment sessions normally take about 15 minutes, however the initial consultation can vary between 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour. The Chiropractor will advise each patient on the course of treatment necessary. This often can vary with each particular condition. For example, 5-6 treatments may be suitable for a simple case of low back pain. However for a long-standing (chronic) condition of the same, more treatments may be necessary (6 - 12 is typical). How long will it take to get better? It depends upon each individual case, everyone is different. Factors to consider are: Will my Doctor approve? GP's are generally becoming more aware of chiropractic and the benefits that can be achieved. You do not require a GP's referral before visiting a chiropractor. We do receive lots of referrals from GP's and appreciate their acknowledgement of our expertise, likewise we sometimes have to send patients to their GP for conditions outside of our scope of practice. We also have information to send any GP's or Consultants who would like to find out about Chiropractic. We are only a phone call away and will happily discuss any concerns at any time with anyone. Who needs Chiropractic care? Children and Adults alike can benefit from a healthy spine. Should I continue care even if I feel better? Absolutely! Chiropractic Wellness can prevent relapses and avoid future problems. This is a similar idea to visiting your dentist regularly to best look after your teeth. We like to regularly look after your spine to avoid the recurrence of problems.
Headaches Neck & Lower Back Pain Low Energy / Fatigue Whiplash Allergies Asthma Painful joints Hip, leg and foot pain Poor sleep Infantile colic Ear infections Arm and hand pain Scoliosis or curvature Mood swings Shoulder pain Pins & Needles Arthritic Pain Dizziness Poor Posture Indigestion