We employ a broad range of evidence based techniques to ensure that the treatment you receive is uniquely tailored to your body's needs.
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.
Kids bounce pretty well but occasionally they will suffer with the same aches and pains as adults. The only difference is that kids often respond to treatment more quickly.
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.
Paul is currently enrolled on the The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic course to gain accreditation as an I.C.C.S.P. This is a rigorous course design to ensure the very best standards are maintained in the treatment of athletes.
Dry needling is the westernised approach to acupuncture. It is used to reduce muscle tension in myofascial trigger points knots.
The solid needles are considerably smaller than a hollow injection needle and rarely cause much pain. Research has shown that dry needling can reduce pain and improve patient recovery
Exercise rehabilitation is an important part of most patients treatment as it restores muscle strength and balance.
Trigger points knots are believed to occur from sustained muscle tension that causes reduced circulation most likely from postural strain, cold, trauma, and overuse or overstrain injuries. These small knots in the muscle are often associated with taut bands of muscle fibres that run the length of the muscle.
Trigger points are often the cause of much of the pain felt by patients and it is important to treat them. This is achieved with a combination of: firm finger pressure over the tight area, massage, muscle stretch techniques and/or heat. Dry needling (acupuncture) may also be recommended.
