What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession, which specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions that are due to problems with the joints, Chiropractors use their hands to adjust the joints of your spine and limbs where signs of restriction in movement are found, improving mobility and relieving pain. Chiropractic is a method of adjusting the bones of your body. We believe this ensures that your body's nerve supply works to its best ability. The 'McTimoney technique' used in this clinic is a gentle but effective treatment that uses relatively light, fast movements to adjust the bones of the body. Our gentle approach does not mean that it is ineffective, it can help all sorts of people with all sorts of problems. People engaged in heavy manual work have benefited from this treatment, along with rugby players and others involved in strenuous sports. Even though the first thing that may spring to mind is that ‘chiropractors treat backs’ – which they certainly do very successfully – today’s chiropractors are trained to examine and diagnose other musculoskeletal disorders as well as a number of other conditions. By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system where possible, chiropractors can play a major part in relieving discomfort, and any accompanying pain arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture and the everyday wear and tear that happens to all of us. Chiropractor Education In the UK, three Universities offer chiropractic education to national and international standards: · The Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC) · The McTimoney College of Chiropractic · The University of Glamorgan These institutions offer a 5 year degree course in chiropractic with intensive training in a variety of subjects including life sciences, radiology, neurology, biomechanics, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal medicine, clinical medicine, pathology and differential diagnosis. Professional Regulation - 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. Chiropractors can only be registered if they have appropriate qualifications, are of good character and are physically and mentally fit. | 
