McTIMONEY CHIRORPRACTIC
McTimoney chiropractic was developed almost thirty years
ago and is named after
its originator, John McTimoney. His whole-body style of
treatment offers a refined,
effective and safe treatment developed from mainstream chiropractic
and based on
the sound chiropractic principles as originally taught at
the first chiropractic college,
The Palmer College in the USA. The technique is currently
taught at the
McTimoney College of Chiropractic, which is accredited by
the GCC.
McTimoney Chiropractic is a straightforward method of adjusting
the bones of the
body, using a variety of techniques and no instruments other
than the hands of the
practitioner. At every treatment the skeletal system is
assessed as a whole and
adjustments are made to the limbs and head, as well as the
pelvis and spine. To the
observer, and usually the receiver, McTimoney Chiropractic
seems, and is,
extremely light, with rarely any cavitation or "popping"
of the joints. The key to the
success of the adjustments is the speed, dexterity and accuracy
with which they are
performed.
The gentle nature of the treatment makes McTimoney chiropractic
especially
suitable for people of all ages including; babies, young
children, pregnant women,
those with osteoporosis and the elderly. The treatment is
beneficial for a wide
range of complaints ranging from back, neck and shoulder
pain, stiffness and pain
in joints and bones, tension headaches and migraines, to
whiplash and sports
injuries and general muscular aches and pains.
What To Expect From Your First Treatment
Your chiropractor will first take a full case history regarding
your general health background as well as details of your
symptoms. This will help in assessing and analysing your
particular problem. They will then thoroughly examine all
the joints in your body, literally from head to toe, using
only their hands and make the appropriate adjustments where
necessary. McTimoney chiropractors have a very finely tuned
sense of touch, developed in their four years of training,
which enables them to feel for misalignments of the vertebrae
and bones. Upon feeling a problem, your chiropractor will
use one of a number of light, swift and dextrous techniques,
unique to McTimoney chiropractic to adjust the bone.
How Will You Feel After Treatment?
There is a whole range of sensations that you can experience
after treatment. The most important thing to remember is
that change is a sign that your body is beginning to adapt
to the adjustments it has received.
• Feeling better: relief from pain as your body becomes
better aligned can make you feel straighter, taller and
altogether more balanced.
• Feeling worse before feeling better: while your
body is adjusting to its new alignment, the shape and size
of the painful area may change, or new pains and aches may
emerge due to positional changes in your body. You may experience
stiffness and soreness as the muscle tensions change and
you may find previous aches and pains recur. These effects
will disappear as your body settles down after treatment.
• Tiredness: you may feel tired after treatment and
may sleep well following the relaxation of deep tensions
in your body.
• Headaches: the release of waste products as your
body heals can cause headaches. Drinking plenty of water
will help to flush them out.
• Emotional changes: these are quite normal and often
reflect the release of tension in the muscles.
• Menstrual cycle: periods may become heavier or lighter,
less painful or shorter. Any changes usually settle once
the body has adjusted to its new alignment.
• Dizziness: you may feel light-headed and dizzy due
to the release of tension and increased blood flow to the
brain.
• Medication: anyone taking medication, e.g. diabetics,
will need to monitor their medication before and after treatment.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
The number of sessions needed varies considerably depending
on:
- Your age: you generally heal more slowly as you get
older.
- The nature of your problem: a simple backache will
often clear more quickly than a sciatic problem.
- How long have you had the problem: generally yesterday’s
injury will resolve faster than one 20 years’ standing.
Most patients need between two and ten sessions, initially
at weekly intervals, then gradually more widely spaced out,
by which time a noticeable change should have occurred,
though treatment can continue for longer. Once the problem
has been resolved, regular check-ups are recommended to
keep your spine and other joints functioning well.
Information Courtesy of
:
McTimoney Chiropractic Association
21 High Street
Eynsham
Oxon
OX8 1HE
Tel: 01865 880974
Fax: 01865 880957
Email: enquiries@mctimoney-chiropractic.org
For Further information visit the website
Website: www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org.uk
