New Chiropractic Patients

Welcome to our new patients
New Patient forms
Health Care classes
Top 10 Treatable Chiropractic symptoms
Exercising

Welcome to our new patients

All new patients are required, by statutory regulations, to under go a thorough consultation and examination before treatment may commence. This can all be done on the same day in emergency cases, if chiropractic is indicated. This will take about an hour and will usually involve the chiropractor assessing the area(s) involved and preparing various orthopaedic, neurological and chiropractic tests. Patients are provided with gowns to wear when necessary. Any X-rays required will be discussed with the new patient prior to taking them. All patients receive a unique spinal scan at Back 2 Balance, which detects abnormal nerve and muscle functions. This is completely safe and contains no harmful radiation. The whole procedure will last for approx. 60mins.

All examination findings and X-rays will explained to the new patient on their next visit once Back 2 Balance have studied their case in detail, in a comprehensive Report of Findings. After this, the new patient should know what is causing the problem, what the Chiropractic Doctor may be able to do about it and how long it may take to get better.

If Back 2 Balance cannot help, the Chiropractic Doctor will refer the new patient to an appropriate professional or to the patients' GP.

For Price information, please see our Fees page.

New Patient forms

As a new patient, we are obliged to ask you to complete some personal details in our registration documents. To speed up this process and to allow you to complete these forms in the comfort of your home, you can download the forms here. Patient download forms.

Health Care classes

Back 2 Balance run regular health classes aimed at improving patients understanding of their spine and health issues. Our Health Class is a vital part of New Patients Treatment Plan and helps to explain all those tricky 'do's and don'ts, taking less than one hour, is free of charge and the Clinic actively encourage friends and non-patients to join us.

The Class is a light-hearted way of interacting with people in a similar position to our patients as well as an ideal opportunity to have Chiropractic questions answered. We believe the more you know the more you can keep your body healthy and working.

Top 10 Treatable Chiropractic symptoms

Information about the most frequent symptoms seen at Back 2 Balance, Hove:

Short-term and regular chiropractic care can have a number of benefits including:
- Spinal, head and extremity pain relief
- Increased mobility and range of motion
- Decreased stiffness and muscular spasms
- Increased joint health
- Increased performance and energy
- Increased sense of well being and relaxation
- Increased balance and coordination
- Reduced degeneration and risk of injury
- Enhanced tissue healing
- Decreased tissue inflammation.

Top 10 Treatable Chiropractic symptoms

Information about the most frequent symptoms seen at Back 2 Balance, Hove: Click to view.

1 Low back pain
2 Sciatica
3 Neck pain
4 Shoulder pain
5 Headaches/Migranes
6 Mid back pain
7 Arm pain and trapped nerve
8 Road Traffic Injuries
9 Repetitive strain injury RSI
10 Back pain in pregnancy

Top ten symptoms include (low back pain and hip pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, mid back pain, arm pain (trapped nerve), whiplash, rsi injuries, pregnancy related back pain, kids and baby checks)

1. Low back pain

This is one of the most common complaints people suffer. 80% of the population will suffer back pain at some time in their lives. Chiropractic can help by restoring normal motion and relieving muscle spasm, nerve irritation and pain. Restoring normal function is the key to long-term improvement. Lengthy sitting (e.g. computer work and commuting), prolonged standing or slow walking (e.g. shopping) can all produce postural changes which stress the back. Bending, twisting or lifting-especially early in the day or after prolonged sitting-can injure the spine. By restoring normal movement and function chiropractic can relieve and help to prevent low back pain and pelvis pain.

2. Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. 'Sciatica' is an inflammation of this nerve causing a pain or sometimes pins and needles into the leg. Symptoms are felt in all or part of the distribution of the sciatic nerve ie/ the buttock, leg and foot. Most sciatic pains are referred (coming from) the low back. Some are due to actual pressure on the nerve roots - 'trapped nerves'. Discs which act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae can bulge or protrude causing pressure on the spinal nerve roots. Chiropractic can help the cause of the sciatica by reducing the inflammation of the joint and nerve. By redistributing the load of the low back towards normal, the disc can start to heal quicker and the nerve can then heal itself. Disc conditions are usually the result of long term dysfunction of the pelvic and/or the low back joints. A full blown disc prolapse is a very difficult condition to improve from, and sometimes if left for too long or too severe may require surgery if manual forms of treatment do not help.

3. Neck pain

Neck pain can often be caused by the long term effects of poor posture. The neck supports the weight of the head (about 10 - 12lbs) whilst allowing a great amount of movement. Forward head posture, often worsened by working at a desk or computer, stresses the neck. For every inch the neck goes forward stress on the joints is doubled. Loss of optimal movement from joints in the neck can interfere with healthy nerve function. This can eventually cause pain locally, and where the nerves travel (referred pain). A chiropractor can help by identifying and treating stiffness in the joints of the neck, thereby improving movement, relieving muscle spasm, nerve irritation and pain.

4. Shoulder Pain

Neck problems can refer pain into the shoulder and arm as nerves from the neck and upper back supply this area. Sometimes nerves will be "trapped" as they exit the spine. The resulting arm pain will often be accompanied by numbness and pins and needles in the hand and fingers. Restoring proper movement and function in the joints of the neck can help relieve this problem.

5. Headaches and Migranes

Can be common but this does not mean they are normal. One of the common reasons you can get tension headaches are due to referred pain from the neck. If the upper neck suffers increased muscle tension associated with joint dysfunction, this can lead to headaches in the neck, side or front of the head. Often there is pain above or behind the eye. This happens very frequently when your head has been in poor posture positionally. Chiropractic has good success with migraine headaches, particularly when they are combined with tension headaches, by restoring movement in the neck joints and releasing the tension in the neck muscles.

6. Mid back Pain

This can also be known as 'drivers back' as it is very common after long periods of sitting and/or driving. Pain can start if the joints are stretched for too long in the wrong position e.g. poor posture, or if the joints have stiffened due to immobility. Chiropractic restores the proper movement of these mid back (thoracic) joints and advising on the best posture and exercises.

7. Arm pain and trapped nerve

This can be a referred pain coming from the shoulder muscles or the nerves in the neck. It can also be 'tennis/golfers elbow' depending on the tendon that is inflamed. Medical acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, ultrasound and soft tissue work can help reduce the symptoms of the tendonitis.

8. Road Traffic Injuries

Whiplash is the common name given to the injury where there is a hyperextension (increased backward motion) and hyperflexion (increased forward motion) of the cervical (neck) spine. Put more simply, the head is dramatically thrust backward and forward. Rear impact car accidents and falls can cause whiplash injuries. Neck pain often starts days, weeks or even months following injury. Chiropractic can help assist recovery by restoring normal joint movement allowing the injury to heal properly. Stretching and strengthening exercises and nutritional advice are often recommended to put you back on the road to good health

9. repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Is any of a loose name for conditions resulting from overuse of a tool, such as a computer keyboard or musical instrument or other activity that requires repeated movements. It is a syndrome that affects muscles, tendons and nerves in the hands, arms and upper back. It is most common among assembly line workers, computer workers, store checkout clerks, and professional musicians. Good posture, ergonomics and limiting time in stressful working conditions can help prevent or halt the progress of the disorder. Stretches and strengthening exercises to reduce neck and shoulder muscle tension can help heal existing disorders. Chiropractors also find that helping the neck for arm/wrist RSI will improve the healing in the arm even faster

10. Back pain in pregnancy

Many women suffer from back pain during pregnancy due to increased weight bearing and postural changes affecting the low back. Also changes in the pelvic joints (sacroiliac joints) allow the pelvis to expand during childbirth. Many women's back problems start during pregnancy and when lifting small children. Gentle, safe chiropractic treatment can lead to less pain, easier childbirth and less future difficulties. Treatment of pregnant women not only reduces pregnancy-related symptoms, but also helps to promote optimal comfort during pregnancy and encourages a positive experience in labour for both mother and baby. Treatment can promote optimal foetal positioning which research has shown helps to reduce medical intervention during labour.

These are some of the more common musculo-skeletal conditions which nearly everyone suffers from at some time in their life. Many conditions start as minor ailments which can progress to more severe and longer lasting episodes of pain if left untreated or ignored. Our goal is to get you out of pain, without the use of medication or surgery, as soon as possible whilst improving joint movement. Failure to restore normal function usually means that any pain relief is temporary. We treat all age groups from babies to the elderly.

Exercising

The Chiropractors here at Back 2 Balance believe it is vital for full function, pain relief and health to exercise. Your Chiropractic Doctor will always give you stretches and exercises to aid your recovery. The latest research indicates that Chiropractic care and exercise when administered together are one of the optimal ways to treat back pain.

The British Chiropractic Association, in conjunction with 'StraightenUp UK' tm has produced exercises, encouraging good posture.

JUST THREE MINUTES A DAY!

Not enough time to go walking or swimming - then consider our chiropractic exercises!

Please download below one copy for yourself or your family.

Download Children's Exercises.
Download Adults Exercises.

Please remember to always check with your Doctor of Chiropractic BEFORE undertaking new exercise routines.