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Eustation tube dysfunction

Hi, I’ve been suffering with Eustation tube dysfunction for 5 months with fluid behind the eardrum. I’ve read that a cervical chiropractor can help with this. Is this something that you can treat? Many Thanks Nicki


Hi.

Whilst this isn’t a strictly chiropractic issue, I do know a treatment technique that directly affects the eustachian tubes and might be of benefit to you.

Kris

sciatica back pain

I have L5S1 disc problem had injection on 25th June has relieved slightly but still getting pain down my leg and in my buttock could you advise and the cost of each treatment


Hi,

That’s certainly the kind of problem we treat. We see a lot of disk problems, both lumbar and cervical.

For prices, please give reception a ring on 02083015859 and they’ll run through those with you.

Kris

Forward head posture

Do you help with forward head posture as I have tried exercises but I’m struggling


Hi,

It all depends on what’s causing the issue.

If it’s simply due to posture along with joint and muscle tightness then we should be able to help.

If it’s due to something like Schuermanns disease, then probably not.

We’d assess that on your first visit.

Kris

Neck pain, throat issues, gut issues,

I have heard that neck alignment gave have an affect on the throat and gut if this is misaligned , is this something you can help with please. Many Thanks Leena


Hi Leena,

We can probably help you with your neck pain but I suspect that your throat and gut issues are a separate issue.

I’d obviously evaluate them when I take your case history and examine you.

Kris

Regarding back

Hello kris I’m 22 years old and I’ve been to doctors many times regarding my back twice now to be honest I got sent for a x-ray for lower back and hip , I suffer pain in my lower back / left hip they keep sending me for physio but it’s useless it doesn’t help they now put me on naproxen 250mg and I also take volterol gel and neither make a dent in the pain , the pain also is at the top of my back and I feel tension in my neck / back of head that causes headaches at back of head I’m just wondering before I book a consultation would it be something you can help with as there refusing to do a xray until I have done 6 weeks physio which I already have done there answer is just get a different job which is unfair


Hi,

You are very young for that level of pain!

I honestly don’t know if chiropractic can help in your case as I’d need to really drill down in your case history and then examine you to get a better idea about it all.

Why don’t you get booked in for a ‘free chat’ first?

Kris

Potential Trapped Nerve

Hi Kris, I hope you’re well. I have been diagnosed with Male Genital Dysethesia, which is causes my nerves to be sensitive and I was wondering if you treat this kind of condition? Kind Regard Sandeep


Ouch!

There are a few reasons for genital dyesthesia. If yours is being caused by compression of one of the lumbar nerves then it’s possible chiropractic could help.

Do you know what’s causing it in your case? If you want to, I’m happy to see you for a quick ‘free chat’ about this. If you do come in, please bring all the paperwork you have about it.

Kris

Hiatal Hernia

Hi Kris,
What do i expect on my first visit with you about hiatal hernia?
Thanks


Hello,

The same as everyone who sees us for the first time:

Case history, examination, explanation/discussion/ plan of management and treatment+lifestyle advice (if you decide that you want it)

Kris

Persistent Sciatica

Hi, I wonder if you can advise whether Chiropractic Treatment would help me. I have had ongoing sciatica for 9 weeks. I believe it may have started from a task I was doing at work where I was bending down from a seated position constantly for 8 hours to pick paperwork from the floor and lifting heavy bags of paperwork. I have been to my GP 4 weeks ago who prescribed me Gabapentin however after taking this for several weeks the pain has not improved, if anything it has got worse. I am in constant pain which is affecting my day to day life at home and at work, and doing activities with my children. I have no back pain, however the pain comes from my right buttock and shoots down the back of my thigh (it does not go below the knee). The pain occurs when I stand from sitting (I have a desk job), when I sit down and is currently waking me from sleep in the night when I roll over or move. The pain eases off when I start to walk however I still have a dull ache/cramp in the area when I walk. I have spent 9 weeks doing light exercises as advised online and via the GP however nothing seems to be working. Is this something you think could be treated at your clinic?


Hi,

That does sound like the kind of thing a chiro should be able to help you with. Obviously, you would need to be examined first to get a better idea but we do see a lot of patients with pain down a leg and help many/most of them.

I suggest you go and see your nearest chiro and see if they can help.

Kris

Ear

Hi, do you treat upper cervical? I have had ear problems for over a year and am in desperate need of support! Thank you, Toni


Hello,

Yes, we do treat the upper cervical spine.

If you ring 02083015859 reception will be able to get you an appointment.

Kris

HH

Hi, do you treat hiatal hernia? If yes may i know the cost? And what should i expect in my visit? Thanks


Hi,

Yes, even though, in this case I use non-chiropractic manual techniques and lifestyle changes, I do treat hiatus hernia.

I don’t know how much it would cost as I don’t know how many treatments you would need.

Please give reception a ring on 02083015859 and they can give you a rundown of our costs for different types of appointments (first visit/treatments). You can also book in for a ‘free chat’ with me about the problem before committing to treatment & fees.

Kris

 

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