Ask The Chiropractor: Latest Answers

I have neck and shoulder issues .. I’ve been recommended to a chiropractor but I am scared of being cracked .. and making my symptoms worse .. will it hurt and can it make it worse ?

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Hi,

Whilst we prefer ‘cracking’ joints to get them moving, we do have other non-cracking treatments available as well. We’d never do anything that you don’t want us to do!

The treatment can hurt but if that’s a big concern for you we’d obviously do everything we can to minimize that (which we tend to do anyway).

Your symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse but I’ve never known that to last.

Kris

 

Hi My wife has MS and im woundering is treatment would help. Balance issues Numness in hands and feet Tension in shoulders and neck etc

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Hi,

Chiropractic cannot help with MS itself but it can help with the associated muscular tension etc so it’s definitely worth getting your wife looked at by a chiro.

In addition, there are various lifestyle and dietary modifications that we can recommend which might help her.

Kris

Hi I have seen a chiropractor previously and an osteopath but neither helped me. I have recently had an MRI and have been diagnosed with L4/L5 posterior disc bulge with central annular. There is narrowing of AP canal diameter and contact with descending roots. My main problem however is not my back but my hips as they do not move properly (I cannot sit crossed legged on the floor for example). I am awaiting an x ray on my pelvis but doubt it will show much as I feel the problem is more to to do with nerves/muscles? However a previous chiropractor did say my hips were misaligned (but did nothing to align them). I am on a waiting list to be seen by an advanced physiotherapy practitioner in orthopaedics but how long is a piece of string?! Sorry for the long message but I need to know: 1. Do you think you can help? 2. Following the initial consultation, how long are your treatment sessions for? Kind regards Tammy Allen

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Hello Tammy,

I have no idea if I can help! All I can say is that I usually help my patients. I really need to examine you to get a better idea of what’s going on before I could give you a better answer.

We allow 15 minutes in our diary for a normal appointment but some treatments don’t take that long and if someone often needs longer, we allow more time free of charge.

Kris

I have a bulging disc between L5 and S1 with radiculopathy I am in severe pain when sitting, my problem is the nerve pain, the sciatica I am on so much pain medication and can currently lay flat or stand/walk with numbness and pain in left leg I can’t sit at all. Is this something you can help with? Please

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Hello,

I feel your pain as I’ve had the same issue myself.

We can probably help you but, as with everything in life, there are no promises! This kind of problem is  amenable to chiropractic treatment about 70-80% of the time.

What we do is try about 6 treatments, fairly close together, to see if we can start to make inroads into the problem. If we can, we continue treatment, if not, we stop an refer on.

I hope this helps clarify things for you a little.

Kris

Good evening Can chiropractor treatment support with migraine relief? I am at my wits end with chronic migraines and constant medication. I was wondering if there is something in my neck or back that is triggering migraines as nothing else is working. Thank you Karys

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Hi Karys,

We do help with some migraines. It depends on what is triggering them.

What we’d probably do is try 5 or 6 treatments to see if there is any improvement. If yes, then continue if needed. If not then stop.

It’s worth a try.

Kris

Good morning I am looking at having my body cracked. Not sure if you understand but I’m having stiff neck and other things like pins and needles. I think I need realignment. Is this something you could do Thank you Miss Davis

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Hello,

We’d obviously have to take a detailed case history and carry out a thorough examination before deciding if ‘cracking’ is the best form of treatment for your problem(s) but yes, we do ‘crack’ joints.

Kris

I can’t attach images here, but I’d like to ask about my uneven shoulders. Not noticeable from the front but extremely noticeable from behind. If I can attach images, it would be great. Thanks.

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Hi,

I don’t think that this website can ‘do’ images but if you are able to get to my clinic I’m happy to have a look at you in person-free of charge.

Just phone reception on 02083015859 and ask for a ‘free chat’ with me.

Kris

Good evening, would it be possible to come in and get my posture looked at. I tried multiple exercises at home but i cant seem to fix it and it is starting to really worry me. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting? Thank you

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Hi,

Of course it would.

Our clinics phone number is 02083015859. Just give reception a ring and they’ll book you in.

Kris

 

Hi Kris. I have a hiatus hernia and am located in Ruislip in North West London. I understand you have experience of treating this condition. Do you know of any chiropractors in my area who may be able
to help me please? Many thanks.

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Hi,

I’m sorry but I don’t.

Sometimes it seems like I’m the only one who does in the UK!

I suggest that you ring round and ask.

Sorry that I can’t be of any help.

Kris

Hi I’m considering revisiting a chiropractor. My whole body needs realigning. I see you state treatment only lasts 15 mins. I’m concerned if only part body is done, the parts not realigned will affect the rest of the body and put that back out? I have arthritis in lots areas but very tight muscles. Please advise

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Hello,

Whilst we normally allow up to 15 minutes for each treatment we allow up to a hour for the first visit in order to properly take a case history and examine the patient.

If you’ve had chiropractic before you will know that the actual treatment doesn’t need much time however if the patient does need longer then we allow longer at no extra charge.

I’ve been doing this for over 30 years and only need more time with a patient if they have severe physical disabilities limiting their ability to move around relatively quickly.

Most of my patients have whole spine treatments along with one or more peripheral joints and some soft tissue work as well.

Hope that puts your mind at ease!

Kris