FAQ
What is chiropractic?
The word chiropractic means “done by hand”. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of problems and/or conditions of the joints, ligaments, tendons and soft tissues, especially related to the spine.
What conditions can be treated?
Although most people associate chiropractic care with the treatment of back pain, neck pain and cervicogenic headaches, which we do very well, patients also consult chiropractors regarding a range of other conditions.
What is the treatment?
Chiropractic treatment mainly involves safe, often gentle, specific spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body that are not moving properly. Apart from manipulation, chiropractors may use a variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound and exercise as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.
Will treatment hurt?
Chiropractic treatment is usually painless unless an area is inflamed (swollen). If this is the case your chiropractor will alter the treatment. Please be reassured that your chiropractor will explain what to expect and will only commence treatment with your consent.
Are you qualified and registered practitioners?
As with medical practitioners and dentists, the chiropractic profession is regulated by the law. The Chiropractor’s Act, 1994, provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title “chiropractor” is protected under this legislation. The statutory regulator is the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to practise as a chiropractor without a chiropractic qualification and without being registered with the GCC. Dan is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and Roland is a member of the Scottish Chiropractic Association. GCC registration is renewed annually and both chiropractors are legally registered with the GCC.
How soon can I come in?
Because we know you are in pain, we always aim for you to be seen as soon as possible and we offer a wide range of appointment times. Evening appointments are available so you can avoid taking time out of work.
Our opening times during the coronavirus pandemic are more restrictive than usual, and are:
Monday: 9.00am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.00am -1.30pm and 2.30pm – 7.00pm
How much does it cost?
How long it takes to get you better (and therefore how much it costs) varies depending on your age, your condition and how long it has been affecting your life. The average number of visits is 6-8. Some patients take more, some take less. However, your treatment plan will always be tailored to your treatment needs and not according to the size of your pocket! Many health insurances will cover some or all of the cost of treatment. Please check your policy and let us know so that we can provide you with a receipt in order that you can claim directly from your insurer.
Our pricing structure is:
- Initial consultation with treatment – £69.00
- Chiropractic treatment – £45.00
We offer a discount for students on production of a valid student card
Children’s visits are cheaper too –please ask us for details
Our Terms:
- Fees are payable in full at the time of service. We accept cash and card payments, with the exception of American Express
- A fee of £20.00 is payable if an appointment is missed, cancelled or rescheduled without giving 24 hours notice
- We do not ordinarily ask for fees in advance of treatment. However, we reserve the right to take payment at the time of booking if you have failed to attend your appointment on 2 consecutive occasions. On the rare occasion that this is a requirement, please note that fees paid are both non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance
- Fees paid in advance voluntarily by patients or as a gift are also both non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance
- We reserve the right to refuse treatment if you repeatedly fail to attend your appointments without giving the required notice and/or your account is in arrears without prior agreement from management