Chiropractic News

NICE recommends manipulation

07/04/2009

NICE guidelines for treating back pain recommend the use of manipulation, as used by chiropractors, as safe and effective treatment. NICE - the National Institute for Clinical Excellence is the government body that decides whether there is good evidence to recommend particular treatments for use in the NHS. Your nearest chiropractors can be found in Burgess Hill, in Tanglewood Lane, Royal George Road. Call 01444 257444 for an initial chat or appointment.
 

Have a problem, think chiropractic may help but want to ask some questions.

21/04/2010

This new offer may be the answer, see a chiropractor today for a FREE 10 min spine check ... now available by appointment at Burgess Hill Chiropractic clinic Monday to Saturday please call on 01444 257 444 to arrange.

 

Study demonstrates the effectiveness of Chiropractic treatment

15/03/2010

A new study has been published giving a comprehensive summary of the scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of manual treatment for the management of a variety of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions.

Chiropractic treatment has been shown to be effective for treating following conditions:

  • Acute, sub acute and chronic low back pain
  • Migraine and cervicogenic headache
  • Acute whiplash associated disorders
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Manipulation/mobilization is effective for several extremity joint conditions
  • Shoulder girdle dysfunction
  • Adhesive capulitis / Frozen shoulder
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Knee and Hip osteoarthritis
  • Patella pain syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Acute / Sub acute neck pain
  • Chronic neck pain

For more info see: Chiropractic & Osteopathy

 

BMJ backs chiropractic

31/05/2008

...chiropractic has been demonstrated to be more effective for the management of lower back pain than conventional hospital outpatient care" British Medical Journal, 2004. Lord Darzi also published a draft constitution setting out, for the first time, the rights of patients. He said: "This is about giving more clout to patients, more say to patients. "By measuring quality across the service and publishing that information for the first time, both staff and patients can work together to make better informed choices about their care."
 

The Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders published its 236 page review of the current research on neck pain in the journal Spine

15/02/2008

The Task Force recommends that neck manipulation, acupuncture and massage are better choices for managing most common neck pain. Other useful approaches highlighted by the study are exercises, education, neck mobilisation, low level laser therapy and pain relievers. It does not recommend the use of neck collars and ultrasound.
 

Testimonials
I had suffered from neck and shoulder discomfort for nine months as a result of a whiplash injury and although I had other manipulative treatment which helped in the short term, it didn't get to the root of the problem. After one treatment the effects were apparent: I used to dread a night's sleep because my neck would be so painful in the morning. After two treatments the pain was gone and I felt like a new woman.

Julie K