Cenacle Treatment Centre

Stuck in a slump?

Research has shown that slumped posture affects our concentration, memory, circulation, can lead to aches and pains, and even how people judge us.
How can sitting up straight be so good for us?

The nervous system is made up of our brain, spinal cord and nerves and it relays signals through the entire body. It perceives what is going on around us, coordinates and controls our bodies and creates how we experience reality. A slumped posture is something that prevents easy communication of the nervous system as it contributes to adverse mechanical cord tension (Breig, 1978).

What is chiropractic treatment and will the treatment hurt?

Chiropractors are concerned with the framework of bones and muscles that support the body ( the musculoskeletal sysem). Some problems of the musculoskeletal system can be caused by accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture, illness and everyday wear and tear. The problems may cause pressure on the nerves in the body.

Depending on your condidtion, the chiroprator may manipulate parts of your spine or joints and give you advice on exercise, self-help, diet and lifestyle. Some chiropracters also offer rehabilitation programme.

Manipulation involves precisely handling or moving joints, or parts of the spine, sometimes moving them further than they would normally move.

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractors provide care for patients of all ages, who present with a range of acute and chronic conditions.  As well as advice about self-help, exercise, diet and lifestyle, chiropractors often provide support for pain management, sports injuries and active rehabilitation. Our Patient Information Leaflet gives you an idea of what you can expect when you see a Chiropractor.

Chiropractic is a fast-growing independent health care profession in the United Kingdom  and it is regulated by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). To find a Chiropractor in your area, you can either call the GCC on 0845 601 1796 or use the Search facility on this website.

Chiropractic is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.  There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustment (World Federation of Chiropractic, 1999).