subject: Chiropractors Will Help Ease Your Back Pain [print this page] If you have any joint, muscle or ligament problems or strains then a chiropractor can help. Oxford chiropractors will use their hands to help make adjustments to your joints, concentrating in particular on the spine, this is called manipulation of the spine.
It is believed that any misalignment of the spine causes health problems and that the use of spinal manipulation corrects any misalignments, therefore curing the problem. It's thought that manipulation is thought to improve the efficiency of the nervous system and enable natural healing.
Chiropractors believe that chiropractic doesn't just treat the symptons of the condition, it takes into account the patients medical history, lifestyle as well as personal circumstances. Some Oxford chiropractic clinics that are part of a doctors will offer a complimentary treatment. It can help with the following conditions: back and neck pain,headaches, leg pain and sports injuries.
All Oxford Chiropractors will have to be registered with and regulated by the General Chiropractic Council, you can search their website or phone them to find an Oxford chiropractor. All GCC registered chiropractors have to complete 30 hours of training each year to maintain the high Oxford chiropractic standards.
Your Oxford chiropractor will ask detailed questions about your medical history, diet, lifestyle and emotional state. He or she will also examine you. You may be asked to sit, stand, walk and possibly carry out other movements. Your reflexes may be tested with a reflex hammer. Your chiropractor may also request that you have an X-ray image taken to help make a diagnosis.
Treatment is usually carried out while you lie down in various positions. Oxford Chiropractors often use a manipulative technique on the spinal column and pelvic area consisting of short, rapid forceful movements called high-velocity thrusts. These are designed to realign and mobilise the spine, and may result in an audible sound - a clicking similar to knuckles being stretched.
Your initial consultation with a Oxford chiropractor will last about 30 minutes to an hour. If you have any further appointments, they will be shorter than the first, as your chiropractor will already have your background information. The number of treatments you will need and how often you will need them depends on your condition. At your first treatment session, your chiropractor should give you an idea of the length of treatment required so you can plan in your treatment sessions accordingly.
