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Hands-on, assessment-based care for the spine and joints. Whether a chiropractic technique is appropriate for you is decided only after a careful assessment of your history and presentation.
Chiropractic and manual care involve hands-on techniques intended to support the movement and comfort of the spine and joints. These may be combined with exercise and advice as part of a broader plan.
Manual care may be considered for certain mechanical neck, back or joint complaints. It is one option among several, and is used only where assessment suggests it is suitable and safe for you.
These are reasons to seek a professional assessment — not a promise that a specific treatment will suit everyone.
After assessment, suitable hands-on techniques may be applied to specific joints or regions, typically alongside exercise and self-management advice. Your clinician will explain what each technique involves and why it is being considered.
A discussion of symptoms and relevant medical history.
An assessment of movement and the affected region.
A clear explanation of whether manual care is suitable, and the alternatives.
Treatment where appropriate, with guidance and follow-up.
Chiropractic care is not appropriate for everyone. Certain conditions (for example, some bone, nerve, circulatory or inflammatory conditions, or recent trauma) require medical review first, and some techniques may be avoided. We will discuss suitable alternatives where manual care is not advisable.
Suitability and safety depend on your individual assessment. Where a technique is not advisable, we recommend alternatives such as exercise-based rehabilitation.
No. It is one option and is used only where assessment indicates it is appropriate for you.
Book an assessment and we’ll talk through your symptoms, goals and suitable options.