Frequently Asked Questions - Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a primary health care profession, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions caused by mechanical dysfunction of bones, joints, muscles and nerves.
In plain English, that means finding out what’s wrong, treating the relevant joints and muscles to relieve pain and get you feeling better. We will also recommend specific exercises, posture correction, ergonomic advice and dietary changes to maximize your chances of getting well and keeping fit.

Yes – and we’ll show you models and pictures to makes things clear.

Yes! Both of our Chiropractors are highly experienced and have practiced for several years in various parts of the country.
There are lots of Chiropractic and Medical research studies published in peer-reviewed journals confirming that chiropractic can be a very effective solution in relieving pain & suffering from back pain & other musculo-skeletal problems.
Research carried out by the British Medical Research Council and published in the British Medical Journal in 1990 and 1995, showed that back pain patients who received chiropractic treatment had improved significantly more than those given hospital out-patient care.
Official government guidelines as well as guidelines from the Royal College of General Practitioners suggest that early referral for manipulative treatment, such as chiropractic, is the most effective way of dealing with back pain.
Your chiropractor will conduct a full examination on you to determine if you are a good candidate for chiropractic treatment.

Bearing in mind the results, chiropractic treatment costs far less than you’d think! Our prices are amongst the lowest in Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Warwickshire. We aim to keep them as low as possible so as to help as many people as possible!

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Payment can be made by Cash, Debit / Credit Card.
*Note: Further reductions on treatment prices are available if paying for a block of 6 or 12 treatment sessions in advance. Please contact us for more details.

No, as we are Primary Contact health professionals – just like dentists or opticians. Though GP's frequently recommend us, and we welcome their referral, you don’t need a medical referral from your GP to make an appointment. We are more than happy to work in concert with GP's and will contact them if the patient requests, or is relevant to their case.

We will start by asking you lots of questions about the areas of your spine/body that are aching/painful etc.  After checking your medical history, we’ll carry out a full physical examination.  This involves checking all your bones, joints, muscles and nerves to see precisely what is causing the trouble. Once the sources of dysfunction are identified, we will explain to you in simple easy to understand terms what’s going on, what we’re going to do to get it better, and what treatment entails. We can then get started in getting you back on track and feeling better! The treatment that follows will be geared to your specific needs.

The amount of treatment required varies from one patient to the next and the nature/type of condition.  Generally speaking, the amount of treatment you need depends on how long you’ve had the problem, how severe it is, and how good you are at following the advice we give you!
Treatment plans are always tailored to each individual.

Not necessarily.  Some patients find that once they have made a recovery they can be discharged.  However some people find that they benefit from regular check-ups at intervals of anything from 2 to 6 months depending on individual needs. If you service your car regularly, what about your spine?
Or, think about it the same way you would your dentist.  Some people only go to see a dentist if their teeth hurt.  If you want healthy teeth then brush your teeth regularly, don’t consume lots of sugar, and go for regular dental checkups.Like your teeth, if you want your spine to last then you have to look after it. The amount of care that you will need, will be greatly reduced if you have taken care of your posture, diet and exercise levels. We regularly have patients say “I wish I’d found you years ago and not left my problem go on unnecessarily for so long!”

The decision on whether or not x-rays are necessary is made after the Chiropractor has taken a full case history and examined the patient thoroughly.  The decision will depend on several factors, including whether the information yielded by an x-ray justifies exposing the patient to the radiation involved in taking it, and the clinical benefit from that information.
We have access to x-rays locally and to MRI scans at a very competitive price, and are only used if necessary for your case/condition.

Little, if at all.  Generally Chiropractic treatment does not hurt, although in the early stages of treatment there may be some short term discomfort which quickly passes for most patients.  Most patients come to us as they’re in pain already, and generally treatment will be no more uncomfortable than the pain you’re already suffering.  Usually, follow up treatments become much more pleasant as symptoms improve and mobility increases.  Nearly all of our patients find their treatment a good experience – something to look forward to!

Chiropractic has far fewer risks than most orthodox medical treatments (i.e. drugs and surgery) for musculoskeletal problems, and serious side effects are extremely uncommon.
We commonly treat elderly patients in their 80's! Chiropractic treatment is also safe and suitable for young teenagers and pregnant women.  Of course, treatment is modified to suit each individual.

Yes.  It takes several years of full-time university studying anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, radiology, radiography, neurology and the hands-on practicalities of chiropractic technique, to qualify as a chiropractor.
All chiropractors have to re-register on an annual basis.

Yes.  In the event we note pathological findings during your examination, we will refer you to your GP,or a suitable specialist to get the problem seen to & sorted.

No! The title of chiropractor is protected by law. Only practitioners registered with the GCC can use the title of chiropractor. It is illegal for anyone else to do so. The GCC regulates the profession and was established as a result of the Chiropractors Act 1994.
Regulation ensures that chiropractors have undertaken approved training to qualify as a chiropractor and also that they continue to update their knowledge and skills by attending seminars, practical workshops, conferences etc each year. Registration is reviewed annually by the GCC.

Both David Evans and Archna Shah are also members of the British Chiropractic Association.  The BCA was formed in 1925, and has maintained a register of members, all of whom have graduated from accredited recognised chiropractic colleges. These members must subscribe to the code of ethics, rules and by-laws laid down by the Association.