Chiropractic

Why choose a Chiropractor?

Specialist diagnosis and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions, from head to toe.
Quality assured, personalised health care that gets results.
Highly skilled practitioners regulated by law.
Dedicated to getting patients out of pain and back to optimum health.
Short term pain relief and longer term supportive care to help you be the best you can be, not just pain free.

Specialist diagnosis

Chiropractors are specialists in diagnosing and treating all types of musculoskeletal conditions (problems with the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body) from back, neck, shoulder & arm pain to hip & knee pain, osteoarthritis, and pain associated with pregnancy & childcare. As primary health care professionals, chiropractors are able to order further tests and imaging (e.g. Xrays and MRI scans) if necessary. You do not need a GP referral to visit – simply call us to make an appointment. For more information on the common conditions chiropractors can help with, click here.

Effective treatment

Once our chiropractors have diagnosed your condition they will provide safe, gentle, effective treatments designed to relieve pain and restore normal function and alignment to your body. Treatment techniques range from classic mobilisations and manipulations to acupuncture, cranial technique, exercise/stretching advice and rehabilitation. All treatment programmes are personalised and tailored to individual needs and we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may have prior to starting treatment.

Healthcare navigators

Healthcare works best when we all work together. We work as a team with a network of other health care professionals, GPs, consultants and diagnostic services to provide fast and comprehensive access to the best and most affordable health care. Part of our service includes keeping your GP informed of your progress with us, but we are also happy to liaise with employers, insurance companies and other healthcare professionals to ensure your journey back to health is as easy to navigate as possible. And if we cannot help you, we will always refer you to a specialist who can.

Lifestyle advice

In addition to treatments, your chiropractor will provide ongoing lifestyle advice because we believe that working together with you on your journey back to health will not only help aid your recovery, but also help prevent problems reoccurring. This may include postural and dietary advice as well as recommendations on therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises and stretches you can easily do at home.

In safe hands - our Chiropractic expertise

Chiropractors are specialists in diagnosing and providing effective treatments, and ongoing management plans, for musculoskeletal conditions (problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves of the body). All chiropractors undergo a thorough 4 year university degree to train to become practitioners. In addition, the profession is regulated by law by The General Chiropractic Council to further protect the public and ensure high standards are maintained.

At the Bristol Back Pain Clinic, our chiropractors use a number of different treatment techniques, from adjustments and manipulation to acupuncture, all of which are safe and effective when it comes to pain relief.

We understand you may be unsure about receiving treatment so will only ever use techniques you are 100% comfortable with, and are happy to discuss any concerns you may have regarding treatment in advance.

What to expect when you visit a Chiropractor

To find out more about what to expect when you visit a Chiropractor at our friendly South Bristol clinic, please see below.

Initial consultation and treatment appointment for new patients

The initial focus of chiropractic treatment is pain relief. Our safe and gentle treatment techniques range from classic mobilisations and manipulations of stiff joints, muscles and tendons, to stretching and rehab exercises, cranial therapy and acupuncture for tension and pain. All treatment programmes are highly personalised and tailored to individual needs and we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may have in advance.

Initial consultation

During the initial consultation part of your first appointment, you will be given the opportunity to explain your symptoms and how they are affecting you. Your practitioner will discuss these with you in detail and investigate the cause with neurological and orthopaedic tests. Xrays and MRI scans may be ordered if needed.

You will then be given a diagnosis, which will be carefully explained to you and your treatment options will be discussed. A suggested management plan will be drawn up tailored to your comfort and needs, and mindful of any concerns you may have.

Initial treatment

The initial focus of chiropractic or osteopathic treatment is pain relief, after which the emphasis will be on restoring normal function and alignment to your body by correcting the underlying problem. Our safe and gentle treatment techniques range from classic mobilisations and manipulations of stiff joints, muscles and tendons, to stretching and rehab exercises, cranial therapy and acupuncture for tension and pain. All treatment programmes are highly personalised and tailored to individual needs and we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may have in advance. Following treatment, you will be given advice and rehabilitation to help prevent the problem reoccurring.

Follow up treatments

Follow up treatment sessions last 20 to 25 minutes and are designed to help with short term pain relief, but can also be used for longer term supportive care. If you came in for pain relief, your chiropractor will continue to work on easing your pain, but will also focus on restoring normal function and alignment to your body by correcting the underlying problem. You will be advised in your first appointment at the clinic as to how many appointments your practitioner thinks you will need to see improvement and during treatment appointments, your chiropractor will continue to re-assess and treat the complaint until it is fully resolved. Once resolved, where appropriate, we would then recommend patients continue to see us at regular intervals for maintenance treatment to help reduce the risk of recurrent episodes and keep their bodies functioning at their best. However, this is always at the patient’s discretion.

What to wear

The best clothing to wear for an initial consultation is something that allows free movement and stretching, so loose clothing or tracksuit bottoms / leggings and a sports top are ideal. You may be asked to remove some outer layers of clothing if they are likely to hinder our assessment of your movement or posture, so please wear appropriate underwear. However, please note gowns are available should you need one. All assessments and subsequent treatments are carried out in a private treatment room, and confidentiality and discretion will be observed at all times.

Do you have more questions?

We hope that this gives you a good idea of what to expect when you visit a chiropractor at the Bristol Back Pain Clinic. If you do have any other questions, you may find our FAQs page useful, as it features answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked about treatment at the clinic such as ‘what’s the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?’. Alternatively, please just give us a call on 0117 9723518 and we’d be happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

Common conditions we treat

Chiropractors are best known for treating back and neck pain, however we are specialists in assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints (problems with the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body) including shoulder and arm pain, hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and pain associated with pregnancy & childcare.

As primary health care professionals, we are also able to order further tests and imaging (e.g. Xrays and MRI scans) if necessary. You do not need a GP referral to visit – simply BOOK ONLINE or call us on 0117 9723518 to make an appointment.

Lower Back Pain

Neck Pain

Shoulder & Arm Pain

Hip Pain

Knee & Leg Pain

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Testimonials

See why patients love Bristol Back Pain Clinic

“Louisa and the Bristol Back Pain Clinic have honestly changed my life. I have suffered with headaches and very tight shoulders for nearly 8 years and not only has Louisa helped enormously with the pain, she has (through genuine care) reassured and validated how I feel – something that I have become unaccustomed to when going to other clinics. I’ve gone from experiencing headaches almost daily to once a month, if that, I sleep better, I am pain free most days and I feel like myself again. The treatment rooms are warm and friendly and every interaction I’ve had with the team has been positive. The appointment times are also so helpful, I can easily go before work or straight after without taking anytime off. I cannot recommend the Bristol Back Clinic enough and am looking forward to continuing with them, I only wish I’d invested in myself sooner.”

“I attended The Bristol Back Pain Clinic with pretty serious lower back and calf strain which was hampering my running, training and drumming activities. Treatment sessions are always very effective, so much so I am now completely recovered to a point where my back is better than it has been for many years. With a stretching programme supplied by Harry I maintain my lower back flexibility and attend the Bristol Back Pain Clinic on occasion for maintenance treatment sessions. Harry has never tried to sell unnecessary sessions as I have experienced with other clinics over the years. This honesty and care is why I will always be a loyal customer and will recommend Harry and his clinic with confidence.”

“Very happy with the service and treatment Harry has given me. He took the time to help me understand what the problem was as well as give me some home stretches to alleviate the pain. I have had several appointments now and can now manage the pain rather than live with it.”

“I’d been suffering with severe hip pain for 2 months and needed help. Rather than wait for a GP appointment, then wait for just one physio phonecall, I decided to be pro-active and get immediate help. Marion at The Bristol Back Pain Clinic explained how it was my lower back causing the hip pain and proceeded to stretch, manipulate and massage the afflicted parts, giving me relief even after my first visit. She researched my condition and had new treatments lined up for me during my next two visits. These worked a treat, and my mobility was almost back to 100%, so we agreed to leave a two week gap. My last treatment was a triumph because my mobility has returned to my normal pain free status-quo. THANK YOU! What is also so refreshing is that the Bristol Back Pain Clinic doesn’t try to make you continue having treatment if you don’t need it. This was the third time that I have had treatment at the Bristol Back Pain Clinic for different issues, and if I need it, I will use them again. I have recommended them to my friends and family, and my husband has used their expertise, too.”

“I’ve had four or five sessions with Harry and even from the very first session, it felt like someone had used a can of WD40 on my spine! He identified the cause of my back pain clearly and gave me stretches to do in between our sessions to keep the issue from returning. Very impressed.”

“Great work. Got to the root of the issue not only relieving short term discomfort but giving me a considered plan that has led to a long term solution. Success where others had previously failed.”

“I had suffered with a bad back for several years. After only a few visits I was on the mend. I now wish I had not left it so long before going to see them. Thank you Harry for fixing my back!”

“I had been suffering with lower back pain for years, some days moving & bending were almost impossible. After an extremely painful weekend I got in touch with the Bristol Back Pain Clinic. Let’s just say I shuffled into my first appointment & walked out like a new man. Extremely professional & extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend to anyone.”

“I started to see Harry because I had a very sore and stiff neck and suffered from severe headaches. The gentle way he treats you is very relaxing and there is no crunching and clicking – which can be a bit off-putting. With a combination of cranial work, massage and acupuncture – the headaches have almost gone. I have maintenance work every now and again just to release the pressure points and it is bliss when he releases a spot that is full of tension. Thank you Harry.”