Andy Beckinsale, B.Sc (chiro) D.C.
Holds a BSc in Chiropractic and a Diploma in Chiropractic.
He is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council. Qualified from
the Anglo European College of Chiropractic 1991. |
Toby Colliver MSc Chiro BSc (Hons)
Qualified in 2001 at The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. |
What It Is
Chiropractic is a system of manual medicine aimed at treating
the body holistically by taking into consideration structural, physiological,
biomechanical and emotional aspects of a person. They look to improve
circulation and nerve supply to the tissues and organs and restore balance
and function to the skeletal frame.
The History
Chiropractic started in America in the mid 1800s and has been developed
over the years by various notable physicians of manual medicine. The
early pioneers were not taken seriously by their orthodox medical colleagues,
despite successful treatments. Today the Chiropractic Act of 1994 marks
the formal recognition of this practice. No longer considered 'alternative'
and rapidly becoming accepted by the Medical Profession and general
public alike, to provide treatment for a wide variety of conditions
without the use of drugs.
What about treatment?
Treatment may involve a variety of techniques such as soft tissue massage,
stretching, articulation, mobilisation, neuromuscular techniques, traction
and manipulation, all of which depend on the individual problem, how
long it has been there, age, flexibility, degree of pain, etc. Before
treatment, however, a diagnosis is made based on a case history, medical
screening and physical examination. Occasionally X-rays may be necessary
to confirm or rule out certain conditions. A treatment plan is formulated
which may involve advice on posture, exercises or stretches, especially
if the problem has developed over a long period of time.
What Type of Problems Can Be Treated?
In addition to musculo-skeletal
problems such as ligamentous strains, muscular pain, bony misalignment,
sciatic pain, neck or shoulder problems, headaches, tennis elbow and
many other traumatic or repetitive stress injuries, it can also bring
relief from conditions like Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
digestion problems and dizziness, among others.
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