Chiropractic Geriatrics UK

Regular gentle manipulation can reduce stiffness and improve mobility in the elderly.

Gentle but effective treatment for neck, back and shoulder pain. Improving alignment of the spine can ease muscular aches and pains and arthritic pain.

Our experienced team of Chiropractors treat many musculoskeletal complaints including chronic and acute low back and neck pain, migraines, headaches, arthritic joint pain, knee injuries, tennis elbow, shoulder complaints and many others

What is Chiropractic Chiropractic is a primary health care profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions that are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints, particularly those of the spine, and their effects on the nervous system. Working on all the joints of the body, chiropractors use their hands to make gentle specific adjustments (manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system and release the body’s natural healing ability. In common with medical practitioners and dentists, all chiropractors are registered by law, the profession being regulated by the General Chiropractic Council. Eastbourne Chiropractic Clinic Established in 1971, Eastbourne Chiropractic Clinic provides care for people with many conditions (see below). As well as acute care, we also provide maintenance and wellness care for all ages with a range of techniques and approaches including: standard diversified adjustment, Thompson drop piece, activator method, SOT, cranial, and various soft tissue techniques.Acute and Wellness Care forBabies ? Children ? Adults ? Elderly • Back pain, Neck pain• Headache, migraine• Leg and arm pain• Sciatica, trapped nerves• Sports injuries• Poor posture• Arthritic pain• Chronic pain

The myth that you should expect to live with the pain as you get older needs to be expunged from your vocabularly. Maintaining mobility in your later years provides you with the continued freedom to enjoy life. Visiting the chiropractor can help you stay flexible and mobile without resorting to drugs or surgery. 

Your initial consultation will involve your chiropractor taking a detailed history and conducting a thorough orthopaedic and neurological assessment. Once a diagnosis has been reached your treatment plan will be explained to you. Treatment will often be given on the first visit if deemed appropriate.

Most people will suffer with back pain at some point in their life. Getting it treated straight away will ensure a quick recovery that allows you to get straight back into the action of work, family and fun.

Initial Consultation During your first visit the chiropractor will perform a full case history and routine series of Postural, Orthopaedic, Neurological and Chiropractic examinations before treatment is commenced. Motion palpation will assess the function of each spinal joint in order to determine the levels of restriction. There will be a follow-up appointment when the chiropractor will discuss with you, your examination results and the care plan recommendation most suitable for your condition. Additional supportive measures which will assist in your recovery (ergonomics, postural advice, nutrition and exercises) will also be advised. If deemed appropriate, X-Rays studies or MRI scan imaging may be considered for referral. Treatments - follows the Initial Consultation function of the patients need.

We call your first visit - the Initial Consultation New Patient Forms When entering the clinic our receptionists will greet you and welcome you to our practice. We will request you fill our new patient health forms. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and the medical questionnaire section will help us establish your past medical history and give us details about your current condition. Consultation During the consultation you will be asked more detailed questions about your condition, relevant past medical conditions, your lifestyle (what you do for a living and how much exercise you take etc). This is important information which allows us to determine what stresses and strains in your life can be playing a role in causing your condition. Certain underlying medical conditions like previous surgery, arthritis, are relevant either as contributing factors to your complaint or in determining what treatment techniques are suitable for you. Examination We will then move on to the examination. This will focus on checking your posture, assessing your spinal joint (or other joint) movements and testing your nerve function. Muscle strength tests are used to identify areas of weakness. Blood pressure readings are taken to get an overall health picture. Report of Findings The nature and cause of your problem will be explained in detail (report of findings) as well as what treatment you will need (including how many treatments you are likely to need). You will also be given a chance to ask any questions you may have. Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to get a full evaluation of a patient. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you. Most people are amazed once they see their x-rays and can often immediately identi