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Chiropractic primary health-care treatments
Chiropractors treat problems with joints, bones and muscles, and the effects they have on the nervous system. Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine, they use their hands to make often gentle, specific adjustments (the chiropractic word for manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system and aid the body's natural healing ability. Chiropractic does not involve the use of any drugs or surgery and is a treatment suited for all ages. Chiropractic is well known as a treatment for back and neck pain, here are some other conditions where chiropractic is often the answer; • Back pain If you are unsure if chiropractic can help you, feel free to call the clinic and ask to speak to a chiropractor. We would be glad to advise you on the right path to help.
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Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession, so you do not need to be referred by your doctor, you may approach the clinic directly. A chiropractor is trained to diagnose your problem using careful examinations and x-rays where appropriate, and will refer you to another health-care practitioner if necessary.
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