Our Approach….

Here at the Romsey Chiropractic Clinic, we provide first class care to people of all ages, from small children through to those enjoying their retirement years that present with a variety of musculoskeletal complaints.  These range from the traditional neck and back complaints, to headaches, shoulder and elbow complaints, knee strains, ankle sprains, postural and even jaw joint pains!  We help many a sportsperson overcome their injuries, whilst a lot of our patients have experienced the benefit of Chiropractic care for musculoskeletal pain during and after pregnancy.

Whilst our primary aim is to get our patients better and back to activity as quickly as possible, we also promote optimal musculoskeletal health, treating and advising patients in joint and muscle injury prevention.

New Patients to the Clinic need to set aside about 45 minutes.  During this time you will undergo a thorough consultation, where we will discuss your complaint and ask you relevant questions about your medical history. An examination will follow (including orthopaedic and neurological tests if necessary) to discover the cause of your problem and rule out any contra-indications to treatment / red –flags. (On the rare occasion that further tests are required or we discover red flags, we would refer you back to your Doctor or another health care professional.)

Once you have been examined, you will be given a working diagnosis, which is clearly explained to you, and treatment begins if indicated. 

Treatment may involve hands-on care to improve joint function and muscle movement, reduce pain and inflammation, and relieve stress on overloaded nerves, muscles and joints.  Treatment is suited to the needs of the individual being treated, for example, an older patient with a very stiff spine would require a more conservative treatment approach as compared to a 25 year-old year Rugby player! 

Various modalities may be used to reduce associated muscle adhesion and scar tissue including Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Dry-Needling and Graston techniques (http://www.grastontechnique.com). In certain cases, referral to one of our on-site massage specialists may be warranted.

Specific exercise instruction is discussed with every patient in an effort to recondition weak or injured muscles, thus speeding up recovery and reducing recurrences. All of the practitioners at the Romsey Chiropractic Clinic are passionate about injury prevention and individual advice about the patient's lifestyle, work and exercise is usually shared.

We aim to get you better and keep you better….