Questions

Q. Is Treatment Safe?

Q. Will Treatment Hurt?

Q. How Many Visits Will I Need?

Q. Do I need to contact my GP?

Q. Will My Private Health Insurance Pay For Treatment?

Q. Is Chiropractic Suitable For Babies/Children And Senior Citizens?

Further Information:

Q. Is Treatment Safe?

A. Yes, all the evidence is that chiropractic is a safe and effective form of care for all ages from infants to 100 years old.  This is why it features in relevant European and National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines, as well as the Department of Health’s Musculoskeletal Services Framework.  Any side effects of treatment are normally minor and don’t last very long. For example, some patients may temporarily feel more uncomfortable, stiff or tired for a day or so.  On the other hand many patients feel more energetic.

Q. Will Treatment Hurt?

A. Chiropractic treatment is generally painless, and many patients experience instantaneous relief immediately afterwards.  Patients who come for treatment suffering with moderate to serve pain may experience some minor temporary discomfort for obvious reasons.   Don’t worry if you hear a clicking or popping noise when one of your joints is being adjusted - this is perfectly normal with some forms of treatment. 

Q. How Many Visits Will I Need?

A. This will depend on:

• Your particular condition
• How severe it is
• How long you have had the condition
• Your treatment response
• How much of your chiropractor’s advice you follow.

Your chiropractor will explain this to you and design a treatment programme which best suits your needs.  All current research states that chiropractic is exceptionally effective if the condition is treated within the first six weeks of the injury.

Q. Do I need to contact my GP?

A. You do not need to contact your GP unless you wish to.  However some insurance companies require a GP referral letter if you are seeking to claim the cost of your chiropractic treatment from your insurance company.

Q. Will My Private Health Insurance Pay For Treatment?

A. Most private health insurance policies will cover chiropractic treatment.  Check with you provider.

Q. Is Chiropractic Suitable For Babies/Children And Senior Citizens?

A. Yes.  Many childhood health complaints are brushed off as “growing pains” can often be traced to the spine.  Regular chiropractic checkups can identify these problems and avoid health complaints in adulthood.  Older patients through chiropractic care have reported improvement with arthritic symptoms and other chronic ailments often associated with the aging process.