Chiropractic, as it is known today, was founded by Daniel David Palmer in 1895. He believed misaligned vertebrae affect nerve flow and ultimately ones' health. Nowadays, science is proving this philosophy, exploring how the nervous system controls and coordinates the entire body through billions of signals per second. More complex than a computer processor, it relays information through the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory organs) to every cell in the body to determine how you are functioning. From how easily you move.... to how well you think.

Is Chiropractic for me?

Chiropractors uphold the belief that the body has its own healing ability and work with non-invasive techniques to create more ease and improved function. As primary contact practitioners, chiropractors are trained to diagnose musculoskeletal aches and pains and assist with a variety of chronic or acute health conditions. From putting a ‘spring in the step' of an 80 year old granny, to the peace of a better sleeping newborn - chiropractic is for everyone.

What is a Chiropractic 'Adjustment'?

The adjustments (the term for chiropractic treatment) are what increase the efficiency of the body to release its natural healing ability and ease pain and tension. Many different techniques are applied, mainly using specific manipulation of the spine, gentle pressure by hand, or the use of safe and precise equipment. Movement is restored to previously restricted areas of the spine to improve the nervous system communication and to increase the mobility in that area to get you working better. Care is tailored to a variety of ages, so it is very safe, gentle and effective.

Chiropractic Education

In the UK, the title chiropractor is statutory protected by the Chiropractors Act 1994, requiring all chiropractors are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) by law.
Standards for chiropractic training are 4-5 years full-time doctorate university education. Modules studied range from cellular science, physiology and neurology to clinical diagnosis. Further training courses are required every year to ensure professional practice.

Your First Visit

In your initial consultation, your chiropractor will require a full medical history and details of your current complaint. A physical examination will analyse your posture, movement and function.

Trained in radiology, chiropractors can use X-Rays in their diagnosis or further scans may be taken, but only when necessary and agreed to. If chiropractic is deemed appropriate for you then the option of care will be given, if not, your chiropractor can refer you to a suitable health care provider. Care is not implicated by other therapies such as massage or physiotherapy and co-management may be applicable.

Cenacle chiropractic offer a wealth of advice on health optimisation. Rehabilitative or therapeutic exercises may be given or nutritional and lifestyle recommendations. Cenacle chiropractic creates the environment for you to discover how to support yourself through holistic health, to create the wellbeing you want.

Where can I get this treatment?

Our Chiropractic clinic (The Cenacle Treatment Centre) is located at former St Mary's Rectory, Stockport, next to Manchester and Cheshire, provides Chiropractitc therapy treatments along with many other alternative and complementary therapies. Our location is set in peaceful relaxing grounds, adding to the healing and calming atmosphere of our clinic.

The aim of our Chiropractic therapies centre is to focus a number of alternative health therapies under one roof, thereby offering a comprehensive range of treatments for clients in the North West region.

For further information, call us on 0161 483 9005 or complete an enquiry form and one of our friendly staff will be happy to help with your enquiry.

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