Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a profession which specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints and their effects on the nervous system.

By manipulating joints, chiropractors stimulate the joint movement receptors - your body's position sensors which provide feedback to the brain on where the joint is in space. This stimulation can affect the way your nervous system works. Depending on where the nerve irritation has occurred in your spine, your symptoms may include the following:

1. headache or migraine
2. neck pain
3. back pain
4. chest or abdominal pain
5. shoulder, arm, wrist and hand problems
6. leg, knee, ankle and foot problems

What happens during a consultation?
Your chiropractor will begin your first consultation by taking a full case history. Then you will be given standard orthopaedic and neurological tests and the movement of your spine and joints will be checked.

If your chiropractor identifies an underlying condition for which other treatment is appropriate, you will be referred to your GP or another specialist without delay. Chiropractic can, however, be very helpful in providing additional relief even for conditions such as these. As well as using manipulation, your chiropractor may use ice or heat treatment, as well as other techniques. The chiropractor in this clinic also utilizes an APS machine which is the latest advanced pain machine for the management of chronic pain.

What is chiropractic suitable for?
Chiropractic treatment is suitable for everyone, including newborn babies, the elderly, pregnant women and sports enthusiasts. Once you are better, your chiropractor will help you to maintain your own health, and keep your body working as it should, by offering exercise and lifestyle advice for you to follow in the future.

Chiropractic Education
Dr Penter has a Master’s Degree in chiropractic as well as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Degree. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council.