Chiropractic Services
As a result of the considerable scientific evidence regarding chiropractic care clinical guidelines in both Europe and North America recommend spinal manipulation as a first ‘line of defence’ in treating spinal conditions. Major clinical studies comparing chiropractic care of spinal ailments with other commonly used treatments have been carried out, especially in the UK and published in the leading medical journal in the UK – the British Medical Journal (BMJ). These studies have proven that chiropractic care provides excellent results and is cost-effective.
"...chiropractic has been demonstrated to be more effective for the management of lower back pain than conventional hospital outpatient care"
British Medical Journal, 2004.
"...spinal manipulation is a cost effective addition to "best care" for back pain"
British Medical Journal, 2004.
"...patients receiving chiropractic care for lower back pain were more satisfied with their care than patients receiving hospital outpatient care"
British Medical Journal, 1995.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that is natural, gentle and drug-free and it is built around the recognition that your body has impressive self-healing abilities. Chiropractic works on the simple principle that good spinal alignment leads to better health and less pain. It is a way of keeping healthy and being at your best; for better sports performance, improved mobility, better posture, higher resistance to disease and more energy
At C1 our chiropractors specialise in the detection, correction and prevention joint and muscle problems, in relieving pain and in improving health. They diagnose and treat conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints, particularly the spine, and their effects on the nervous system.
The central nervous system is the control system of the body and it coordinates and controls every organ, tissue, gland and cell in your body. The spinal cord and the nerve roots that exist close to each spinal bone are easily irritated and in some cases damaged by physical and chemical stress as well as direct trauma. Other factors such as an injury, repetitive strain, lack of exercise, poor posture or a poor diet can also lead to subluxations developing in the spine.
Improper motion of the joints of the spine and limbs can also cause wear and tear which can later lead to osteoarthritis and subsequent nerve irritation as the nerve's structures are stretched, rubbed or pinched. This is why chiropractors work with the spine, to remove interference caused by subluxations that may lead to causing pain or impairing normal health which will compromise the body's ability to function at its optimum.
At C1 our chiropractors will adjust the joints of your spine and limbs where signs of subluxation and restriction in movement are found using their hands or sometimes a chiropractic adjusting tool.
What Chiropractic is not...
• Chiropractic is not a replacement for painkilling drugs (or a quick fix relief). It is a natural way to stimulate your body to heal itself and this will take time as healing is a process not an event.
• Chiropractic is not dangerous. At C1 your chiropractor has trained for over 5 years to use the safest and gentlest techniques available and will adapt these to suit you.
• Chiropractic is not unconventional. It is scientific and is now a mainstream part of healthcare around the world and is now the third largest healthcare profession in the USA. Thousands of people use chiropractors every day as a part of a good health regime.
