So, what is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a regulated primary healthcare profession. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, and muscles), as well as the effects these disorders can have on nervous system and general health.
Chiropractors use a range of techniques to reduce pain, improve function and increase mobility, including hands-on manipulation of the spine. The chiropractors at Gosforth Family Chiropractic use hands on manipulation.
Treatment helps to restore natural movement that has been lost through minor sport injury, degenerative changes, or poor posture – and is particularly effective in treating back and neck pain.
Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries. We treat patients of all professions at the clinic and treat a wide variety of issues from sporting injuries to problems arising from our increasing sedentary lifestyle as well as the impacts of poor posture.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a professional and honest approach to health care.
We are dedicated to providing ethical and professional care to help our patients not only alleviate their pain, but to give them the knowledge and skills to help themselves long term.
What you need to know about your appointment
If you are coming to Gosforth Family Chiropractic for the first time, your consultation will normally last one hour for an initial assessment and treatment.
This will consist of a consultation where we discuss your general health and lifestyle, medical history, any previous health conditions, and your reason for visiting. We will then perform a physical examination to check your spine, posture, and movement. This includes any orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic tests. This in-depth history and examination will provide our chiropractors with the information to make a working diagnosis and treatment plan.