Chiropractic is a registered primary healthcare profession that specialises in examination, diagnosis (the cause of your symptoms), treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions and peripheral neurological problems (such as trapped nerves)

Chiropractors treat and help you manage many different problems with your joints, bones and muscles and the effects they have on your nervous system.

Chiropractic does not involve the use of any drugs or surgery.

Doctors of Chiropractic (DC's) must undergo a minimum 4 year full-time masters level education comprising of no less than 4,200 hours of instruction. The extensive degree curriculum, specialising in chiropractic, includes diverse subjects such as; anatomy, biomechanics, biochemistry, general diagnosis, neurology, nutrition, pathology, philosophy, psychology, physics, physiology, radiography, radiology, along with spinal analysis and adjusting procedures.

Graduates who are members of the BCA also undertake an additional year of supervised training as a requirement of membership. The General Chiropractic Council has a mandatory requirement for chiropractors to undertake a programme of continuing professional development, (CPD), as a condition of annual re- registration.


Dr Gould is:
 

• Registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC)

• A member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA)

• A member of the British Chiropractic Sports Council (BCSC)

What do Chiropractors do?

The main focus of chiropractic is the diagnosis, prevention, and non-surgical treatment of spine, muscle and joint problems (musculoskeletal disorders). Its practitioners bring relief to thousands of people who would otherwise suffer prolonged pain or illness.

The principal treatment is joint adjustment or manipulation. Management also includes rehabilitative exercises, patient education and lifestyle modification and the use of physical therapies, lumbar cushions and other supports. There is also an emphasis on health promotion and early return to activities for injured patients. The focus on education and patient empowerment is an important factor in the success of chiropractic management and the high levels of patient satisfaction.

Apart from high levels of general diagnostic skills, chiropractors are also trained how to take and interpret X-rays, when appropriate for use in establishing a diagnosis.