FAQ’s

Chiropractic care and chiropractors have become increasingly popular over the years. Many people want an alternative solution to managing their pain and aches. People want to find more drug-free solutions to help manage their pain and chiropractic care is quickly becoming the turn to solution.

Chiropractors use a range of techniques to help reduce pain, improve function and increase mobility. This may include hands on manipulation, however, this often forms just part of a package of care including advice on self help, therapeutic exercises, lifestyle changes and other adjunct therapies such as soft tissue work and dry needling. We will always work together with you to come up with a treatment plan that suits your needs and preferences.

A sports massage is a type of massage that is used to target areas of muscular pain and tension caused by injury or strenuous activity. Sports massages can be used in addition to other treatment modalities such as exercise / rehabilitation and advice to get the best outcome for all levels of athletes and more sedentary patients.

A sports massage can for some people help to alleviate the aches and pains caused by an injury or strenuous amount of physical activity.

This is very much based on the individual and depends on their particular issue and preference. If you are unsure you can discuss this with your sports massage therapist.

Dry needling does not necessarily hurt, however this will depend on your personal pain tolerance. The needles are incredibly thin and generally won’t hurt when inserted. However, muscles can occasionally twitch when the needles are inserted, and some people experience minor soreness in the days following the treatment.

The most widespread application of dry needling or western medical acupuncture is for pain relief, most commonly musculoskeletal pain.

A personal trainer helps an individual train in some level of fitness related activity, usually one a one-to-one basis. They will create a programme designed specifically for the individuals needs and requirements and will help them achieve a certain fitness or training related goal. This could be weight loss, strengthening work or achieving a pull up or other skill.

Current advice suggests that adults should aim to do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups at least 2 days a week and should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week. If you are unsure on how to achieve this, how to train in a gym, or lack the knowledge or discipline to train regularly, then you could consider using a personal trainer to help guide and motivate you.