Chiropractic care focuses on treatment of the musculoskeletal system to reduce pain, improve function and improve overall quality of life. Chiropractic care is effective for people with recent problems that may have been caused by an accident, or long-term conditions that have been present for decades. For further information on conditions your chiropractor can treat, click through to the most common conditions we treat.

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Chiropractic care is a safe, effective treatment option for most people. During your first visit, your chiropractor will perform a thorough examination, order X-rays or other diagnostic tests, and discuss your medical history and symptoms before recommending a treatment plan. Although medication can temporarily dull your pain, your symptoms will return unless you address the cause. Chiropractic treatment treats the source of your pain, eliminating or reducing the need for pain killers or other medications. It’s a good choice if you’re experiencing sudden or chronic pain or have other symptoms, such as:

• Pain that affects any part of your body or shoots down your arms or legs
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain, weakness, tingling or numbness
• Difficulty walking, maintaining your balance, or sitting or standing without pain
• Frequent headaches, fatigue or difficulty concentrating due to your symptoms

Chiropractic treatment can help relieve your symptoms naturally. Contact us if you’re ready to schedule an appointment.

Your chiropractor will begin by asking you some pertinent questions and listening attentively to what you have to say. If after this stage your problem sounds like something we can help with, then we will, with your permission, proceed to the Chiropractic assessment. Should we feel that you are not suitable for chiropractic care then we will refer you to a GP or a suitable specialist. Our assessment procedures have been designed to give us the maximum amount of information with the least amount of discomfort for you, the patient. You may be familiar with some of the tests if you have already consulted your GP or a consultant. Some will be unique to chiropractic. Droitwich Back & Neck Clinic use state-of-the-art thermographic and digital equipment to assess tension and range of motion in the spine and extremity joints. This aids us in compiling the most accurate diagnosis, and if appropriate, plan of treatment too. To find out more on our process click here.

Yes, with appropriate modifications for a child’s skeletal structure. At Droitwich Back & Neck Clinic we are glad to treat children aged 6 and over.

Yes, there are a range of different chiropractic techniques that are used at Droitwich Back & Neck Clinic. Techniques are adapted to what works best for the individual patient. Some people prefer and respond better to more gentle techniques.

In a minority of cases patients don’t respond to chiropractic care. In those cases, the chiropractor will help the patient find a suitable alternative and/or refer them back to their GP. It should be noted that a realistic timeframe must be allowed for the body to respond to chiropractic care, especially in chronic cases. The chiropractor will always advise any new patient of the expected timeframe for improvement before starting.

Yes of course. Many people like to bring their spouses or partners with them, and many are curious to see what happens. We ask that any patient under the age of 17 is accompanied by a responsible adult.

A patient will be referred for X-ray or MRI if the chiropractor believes it is necessary. This generally happens when the chiropractor requires further information to decide how to treat a patient, or if they should treat at all. If there is suspicion of more serious pathology then the chiropractor will a refer a patient for imaging.

People often speak about ‘clicking’ their own back as a replacement for adjustments carried out by a qualified and trained chiropractor. This is not the case. When someone ‘clicks’ their own back they are usually moving the spinal levels above and below the one that is actually restricted. Frequently when one level becomes tight the ones above and below become very loose to compensate. This is why ‘self-clicking’ gives a pleasing feeling for about twenty minutes, but then feels exactly the same; it hasn’t actually done anything to the restricted joint.

Many pregnant mothers benefit from chiropractic care during pregnancy. This is frequently carried out to help alleviate mid-back pain, pelvic pain and sciatica. Necessary modifications are easily made by the use of comfortable pregnancy pillows and then avoiding lying on the front in more advanced stages. Andrew Robson at Droitwich Back & Neck Clinic has attended seminars and done further study of treatment of the pregnant pelvis.

Almost anyone can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic care gets excellent results with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, hip pain and headaches. There is also more and more research showing chiropractic helps improve overall performance factors such as coordination, strength and balance.

The chiropractic adjustment occasionally can cause a split-second pain sensation that disappears almost instantly. When people first begin chiropractic care, approximately 1 in 5 experience some post-treatment soreness the next day, but it dissipates very quickly.

Almost certainly not. It is rare for muscle pains to not be linked to a joint problem. A chiropractic consultation will be able to show how you can best obtain relief.

No, and I’m seriously considering tweaking the name! We treat all the joints from the ends of the toes up to the top of the neck, including ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows and shoulders. They can all have an effect on the body’s function, so none of them should be overlooked.

Yes, chiropractic care is effective for shoulder problems. Shoulder issues can be caused by a number of problems as there are a number of joints and muscles that effect the function of the shoulder.

Low back pain is a debilitating complaint that over 80% of the UK public will suffer from at some point during their lives. The best responses to chiropractic occur with low back pain. Find out more here »

Research that chiropractic is safe, with no greater risk of complications than other healthcare modalities.

Yes, we help people with may different types of headaches. Research shows that chiropractic care helps people with headaches, especially migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Our Chiropractor is very experienced and has helped many patients in the past who suffer with headaches.