https://www.westgrove-chiropractic.co.uk/understanding daily 0.75 2016-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1474021972398-Q04T07K8BC3DPMMT6R5F/square-logo-opaque-25.png Understanding Chiropractic https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/57d290429de4bbde8006d0df/57d9049b1b631bba30f7bf8e/1473840283150/ Understanding Chiropractic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1473850039616-RSRXUBYCAWENO47XOEEN/image-asset.jpeg Understanding Chiropractic - Why Chiropractic works Chiropractic concerns itself with the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (primarily coordinated by the nervous system) of the human body, and how that relationship affects the restoration and preservation of health. For more information, please watch the short three-minute video, above, 'a beginners guide to Chiropractic Care! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1473849463890-ZX96EH3TAZK7P9UOJEDR/image-asset.jpeg Understanding Chiropractic - Correcting the cause Your Chiropractor will make use of a broad range of techniques to analyze, detect and gently correct any problem areas in your spine. Chiropractic Care Improves both Structure and Function Chiropractic treatment may include specific adjustments or gentle forces to the spine, soft tissue techniques (stretching, traction and massage) along with exercise and advice. Your Chiropractor will advise you which protocols are most appropriate for your condition. Watch the video above to help you understand symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1482149463950-MU2A5WB9WV2Y5E7QKE7C/WC003.jpg Understanding Chiropractic - In safe hands Chiropractic is a drug-free, surgery-free, non-invasive treatment of the spine and associated conditions. It is a very low risk therapy. A Doctor of Chiropractic is trained to recognise conditions that require referral elsewhere and will advise you if this is the case. Even after certain spinal surgeries, a chiropractic check-up may be advisable in order to aid recovery. Chiropractic care is safe for the whole family, from infants to the elderly, including pregnant women. Chiropractic is Safe. Chiropractic is Natural. Chiropractic looks to Correct the Underlying Cause of the Problem https://www.westgrove-chiropractic.co.uk/backpack daily 0.75 2016-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1474022509734-8MSBX6U1O18W8GBJO8YM/square-logo.png Backpack Safety Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1474022192984-3IJRZRDFM47EZVLGROEP/luke_neutral.JPG Backpack Safety Images - Neutral Posture The shoulder and ear are in vertical alignment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1474022243097-SH42T1CF3J46XDRD83UH/luke_b.pack20_.JPG Backpack Safety Images - 10lb Backpack 10lb backpack causing approximately 26 degrees of Forward Head Carriage. The head is now forward of the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1474022274984-RK66YAJPYHNSKQIL8GR1/luke_b.pack_one_sh.JPG Backpack Safety Images - 7lb Backpack Normal posture from the front would mean eyes, shoulders and hips are equal in height. 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A Chiropractic Check-up is Beneficial to Everyone in all Walks of Life The Chiropractor will also advise you if any type of diagnostic imaging, laboratory or other diagnostic tests are necessary to complete your examination. Your exam results will be studied and then reported to you; an appropriate treatment plan to achieve your health objectives will be discussed and recommended to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d018baf5e231cca98ac2f8/1481541819457-P6D0TNHR0T48RI05YTNK/image-asset.jpeg Your First Visit - Make the most of your visit To get the most out of your treatment, it is important to follow your chiropractors recommendations and advice. All cases are assessesed individually but it is likely that you will need to see the chiropractor more frequently in the beginning of your treatment and as your condition improves less so. 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