FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chiropractors treat low back pain, neck pain. general aches and pains including those of joints, muscle spasms and cramp, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck. They also treat joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis alongside core osteoarthritis treatments and exercise. Chiropractic can also help with headaches secondary to neck problems and prevention of migraine type headaches.
Age really is no barrier! Treatment is safe for people of any age; procedures differ for the very young, those with bone disease such as osteoporosis and the elderly. Mark’s daughter Jessica was seen when she was less than 24 hours old! Mark’s current oldest patient is 95.
This will depend on your particular condition, its severity and your response to treatment. At the end of your initial consultation Mark will go over your specific requirements before any treatment commences. You will be provided with a Report of Findings which will clearly outline the proposed treatment plan for you.
Chiropractic is remarkably safe when carried out by a suitably qualified practitioner. In fact a number of studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is significantly safer then common alternatives such as long-term use of painkillers, anti-inflammatory medication or surgery.
Absolutely! Recent research has indicated that patients who perform rehabilitative exercises in conjunction with their chiropractic treatment improve more quickly than those who do not. During your treatment we will instruct you on what exercise will help your condition.
Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis can be helped alongside core osteoarthritis treatments and exercise.