Radcliffe Chiropractic Clinic

How can chiropractic help me?

It can help by restoring the body to work to its optimal level, without the need for surgery or drugs. A balanced body can ensure the muscles, tissues and organs (especially the spine) work correctly.

What problems can chiropractic help?

Chiropractic can help with many varied problems including back and joint pains, migraine headaches, postural problems and sports injuries.

What is the difference between chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy?

Chiropractors work with the nervous system, are specifically trained to detect and correct spinal problems. Chiropractors can also take and interpret x-rays. Chiropractors adjust specific joints of the body, whereas others manipulate. Because of this chiropractors tend to help younger and older (more fragile) spines. Even pregnant women.

Are you private, or do you do NHS?

We are a private clinic, but do receive referrals from GPs. Should you have private medical insurance we will be happy to print out receipts for you to claim from your insurance company. (We don't deal direct with insurance companies).

Do I get treatment on my first visit?

The doctor will give you any emergency care or advice necessary to make you more comfortable. He will need to analyze your scans and write a report first to decide on the appropriate course of care before starting treatment.

How long do treatments last?

Your chiropractor will spend as long as they need to: Visits are usually 10-15 minutes. Longer appointments are scheduled periodically for re-assessment.

Does it hurt?

No, but there may rarely be some minor discomfort as parts of the body begin moving correctly as care begins to get your body moving correctly. It's a bit like starting out at the gym!

I've had chiropractic before - why do I have to go through all this when I just want treatment?

You may have had chiropractic before, but the chiropractors here haven't seen you before. It's essential that they carry out their own examination for your own safety, so that you receive the most appropriate care.

Are you McTimoney chiropractors?

No, McT chiropractors undergo different training: All chiropractors here have had over 4 years of training and experience, and are General Chiropractic Council registered.

Will I need to keep coming in for treatment?

Just like going to the dentist/optician, it's beneficial to come in periodically for a check-up to keep your body working well. Patients who do this tend to stay better for longer.

What are Hopi Ear Candles?

Long, narrow, hollow candle like tubes hand made from cotton & infused with beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as sage, St John’s wort, chamomile and various essential oils.

Used by The Hopi Indians and other cultures, this ancient practice is used to treat earache, headaches, balancing pressure in the ears (pre/post flying & diving) sinus congestion, colds & flu & hay fever. Tinnitus and Meniere’s disease can also benefit.

A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame which creates a vibration of air within the candle generating a massage effect on the eardrum. A soothing, pressure pain relieving sensation may be felt within the ear and head area.

What is Pilates?

Pilates exercises develop concentration, co-ordination and body awareness and in doing so unite the body and mind.

Can anyone do Pilates?

Pilates, carefully and thoroughly taught, is suitable for virtually everyone. It can lead to an enhanced sense of well being which, when we consider how hectic our lives are, can be of great value to us. We focus on improving core strength, developing an awareness of good posture, improving range of movement and flexibility as well as having fun! People often think Pilates is slow paced but having learnt the basic techniques the exercises can be made very active.

What is Acupuncture?

Steve practices “Traditional” acupuncture which is the most traditional form. He takes a history and examination, then uses fine, single-use, sterile needles to help your body recover from any problems.

What can Acupuncture help with?

Acupuncture can help with many problems from specific aches and pains, through to allergies, IBS and menstrual problems.

What is Tui Na? What does it feel like?

Tui Na (pronounced "twee-nah") massage is a complete healing system, like acupuncture (see above) and Chinese herbal medicine. Tui Na is probably the oldest system of bodywork still practised yet its popularity continues to grow. Tui Na is applied to the clothed body. Patients usually sit or lie to receive treatment. Depending on the type of Tui Na treatment you have, you'll feel supercharged!

What does Tui Na help with?

Tui Na treats chronic pain, especially that caused by musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Tui Na affects the energy state of your body, and as such can help with a whole range of emotional and associated problems.

What is Thai Foot Massage?

Thai Foot Massage takes it’s origins from China where the art has been practiced for over 5000 years, and Thai Foot Massage, as seen everywhere in Thailand today, has developed from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean foot masseuses.

Thai Foot Massage stimulates the internal organs, giving the receiver a holistic treatment.

What Does Thai Foot Massage Involve?

Thai Foot Massage is a massage of the lower legs and feet that involves hands on stretching and massage to “open” Sen (energy) Lines by stimulating the reflex points on the feet which correspond to the internal organs of the body.

Thai Foot Massage stimulates these points to promote general health and well-being.

What is EFT?

EFT is a simple and powerful therapeutic tool that naturally tunes into an emotional disturbance which is theb balanced and cleared using gentle tapping. EFT is often called ''tapping'' or ''the tapping therapy''.

EFT is based on an understanding that negative emotion co-exists alongside a disturbed energy pattern throughout our body. For centuries, the Chinese have studied such energy flows in what they term the meridian systems of the body, and on which acupuncture is based. No needles are used in carrying out EFT.

What can EFT help with?

EFT may help with many problems from mild fears, stress, anxiety and depression through to performance of confidence issues.

What is Aromatherapy and how does it work?

Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils extracted from plants, fruits, vegetables and herbs to help the body restore its inner balance and allow the organs and systems of the body to function at 100%.

The properties in the essential oils are then used by the body to restore the inner balance in a similar way that food is converted into energy in the body.