If you suffer from acute or chronic low back pain, chronic neck pain, stiffness, migraines, cervicogenic headaches, extremity joint problems, tension, back ache or poor posture, the chiropractors at Durham House chiropractic clinic may be able to help you live a more fulfilling, active and healthy life through chiropractic care.
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.
At Durham House we are committed to improving and maintaining your spinal health and wellbeing. Our goal is not only to make you feel better but to restore and maintain optimum health for you and your nervous system. We always try and educate our patients regarding their musculoskeletal condition as we find that the more educated they are, the decreased likelihood of relapse. To help ensure the pain doesn't return, we recommend preventative check ups. We also provide suitable exercises and lifestyle and nutritional advice to keep you healthy and pain free.
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is always complimentary.
This involves seeing one of our chiropractors and giving them a full medical history. The chiropractor will then be able to ascertain whether it is necessary for you to book a full spinal and postural examination.
The spinal and postural examination includes a thorough examination by the chiropractor using muscle testing as well as painless orthopaedic and neurological tests followed by a diagnosis. The chiropractor will explain the nature and science behind your condition, what your treatment will consist of and how many sessions are required. The cost of any treatment is always explained clearly and we are happy to spend time answering any questions you have about your treatment.
At Durham House we focus on the causes not the symptoms. Symptoms are just the body's way of drawing attention to a problem; once the causes have been treated, the symptoms will usually disappear.
Treatment
Chiropractic treatment is based on the fact that your nervous system controls every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Your spine consists of 24 vertebrae, separated by gelatinous discs, your sacrum and coccyx.
Your spinal column has four functions:
 To house and protect your spinal cord
To support your hips and shoulders
To serve as an attachment to your muscles
To support your head and ribs
The problems start when normal activities force these bones to lose their normal position or function. This is called a spinal misalignment. It can interfere with nerve, brain and spinal cord function. It may cause pain and symptoms. It may also affect your muscles joints and discs
Chiropractors spend 1000s of hours and many years mastering the science and art of locating and correcting vertebral malalignments. At Durham House we focus on the causes not the symptoms. Symptoms are just the body's way of drawing attention to a problem; once the causes have been treated, the symptoms will usually disappear.
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