CHIROPRACTIC

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractors specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of biomechanical disorders of the musculo-skeletal system, particularly those involving the spine and their effects on the nervous system.

What is chiropractic treatment?

It consists of a wide range of specific manual techniques designed to improve the function of joints, relieve pain and muscle spasm and irritation to the nervous system.

Why "chiropractic"?

In the closing years of the last century, Daniel Palmer had his theory of musculo-skeletal effects on the central nervous system and developed the first manipulative techniques to relieve them. But he needed a name. He asked his rather curiously named friend, the Rev Samuel H Weed, for advice. Weed turned to classic Greek and chose the words "chieri" meaning hand and "praktikos" meaning performed. Daniel Palmer explained it in his usual down-to-earth manner; "Chiropractic...done by hand, by one who repairs, one who adjusts."

How is a Chiropractor trained?

At the Anglo-European College, a five year full time course leads to a BSc (Honours) degree in Human Sciences after four years, followed by a further year leading to a post-graduate diploma in Chiropractic, validated by the University of Portsmouth and recognised by the European Council for Chiropractic Education.

The McTimoney and Witney Schools currently provide four years part time programmes which result in their own internal academic awards. Both schools are committed to providing a training equivalent to the European standards on Chiropractic education, and to comply with the requirement for the UK national registration.

How high is the incidence of back pain?

Government statistics show that back pain keeps 310,000 people away from work every day of the year. This is equivalent to the population of Leicester. Each year 22 million people suffer some form of back pain. But Chiropractic treatment is not only for back pain. Neck pain, arm pain and headaches also respond well. People also seek Chiropractic treatment for pain caused through accident, injuries at work, poor posture and sports injuries.