Arthritis

2010-08-16T02:14:00.000-07:00

Most people ignore the odd niggling back pain – until it strikes with a vengeance, generally between the ages of 45 and 60. The pain can be crippling, but there’s rarely any serious underlying pathology, and a prescription of painkillers will often settle things down. However, in cases where the pain continues – or gets worse – a consultation with a chiropractor is the best course of action.

Often, people turn to chiropractic treatment after having been diagnosed with arthritis. Patients given this news are usually told there is nothing more that can be done. In fact, there is a great deal that can be done – if action is taken by visiting a chiropractor.

Arthritis is an irreversible, debilitating and progressive disease, often characterised by scar tissue/fibres growing around the joints. A chiropractor can clear away these fibres by manipulating the joint, restoring natural movement to the area. Combined with muscle massage, exercise, basic supplements and a dietary review, chiropractic treatment can dramatically improve mobility and reduce pain, even with patients who have been suffering for many years.

The efficacy of chiropractic treatment has been proven, backed by substantial evidence in European Guidelines (2004); NICE guidelines (2009), the Welsh Backs initiative and the Welsh HSE. Despite this, patients in North Wales are unable to get chiropractic treatment on the NHS, something which is unlikely to change for the foreseeable future.

One option is to book an appointment at St Asaph Family Chiropractic Clinic. Patients can book an introductory chiropractor consultation for just £5. This will give you opportunity to discuss of your symptoms with a chiropractor, leaving you to decide if chiropractic is the right treatment for you.

St Asaph Family Chiropractic Clinic offers effective chiropractor treatment to patients from all areas in and around North Wales, including Flintshire and Denbighshire, from Holywell to Abergele and from Prestatyn, Rhyl and Rhuddlan to Llandudno.

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Arthritis