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.
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.
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, 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.
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! K-laser Therapy is often used with other forms of treatment including physical therapy, chiropractic and osteopathic adjustments, massage, soft tissue mobilisation, and even following surgery. other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
You may feel improvement in your condition ( usually pain reduction and increased mobility) after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for several treatments. This does not mean that the condition is not improving. Each treatment is cumulative and results are often felt after 3 or 4 sessions.
This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions 1 to 6 treatments may be sufficient. Those of a more chronic nature may require 10 - 15 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.
Acute conditions may be treated daily, particulary if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2 to 3 times a week, tapering to once a week or once every other week, with improvement.
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.
