Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that the nervous
system controls the function of virtually every tissue, cell,
organ and system of the body. In most cases the treatment is
aimed at removing nerve compression and irritation, usually
brought on by abnormal alignment or dysfunction of the spinal
joints. Spinal dysfunction and misalignment can be brought
on by a number of factors associated with modern day living,
including accidents, physical stress, mental stress, anxiety,
poor diet, lack of exercise and repetitive movements.
Chiropractors use gentle specific manipulation of spinal
joints to restore their normal function. The result is
an increase in mobility, decrease
in any pain or discomfort and removal of irritation of the nerves with
a wide range of health benefits.
Not only does chiropractic offer hands-on pain management, it can also
promote optimum health and give a general sense of well-being as the
body balances itself through treatment and starts to function without
interference. An important part of chiropractic management of your
health is to ensure that once you get better, you will also stay that
way. The
ultimate goal is to restore and optimise health and keep irreversible
degenerative changes to minimum.
Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession, so you do not need
to be referred by your doctor. A chiropractor is trained to diagnose
your problem and will refer you to another health-care practitioner
if necessary.
The effectiveness of chiropractic treatment is supported by research
as well as by various UK government and medical organisations.
In common with medical practitioners and dentists, all chiropractors
are registered by law under the Chiropractors Act 1994 and
the title ‘Chiropractor’ is protected under this
legislation. The profession is statutorily regulated through
the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to
practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the
GCC.
