In common with other healthcare professionals such as medical practitioners nurses and dentists, the chiropractic profession is regulated by law. Barnstaple chiropractor Steve Shapland is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association. Your Doctor of Chiropractic completed a 4 year full-time degree course to become a Chiropractor at the University of Glamorgan in 2005.
At Barum Chiropractic we provide exceptional Chiropractic Care, personalised to each individual patient. A Chiropractic treatment appointment can include a combination treatments.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractors are trained to use manual manipulation techniques to free stiff joints with restricted movement. Known as Chiropractic adjustments, manipulation involves the chiropractor using their hands to apply quick, precise thrusts to the restricted joints. During manipulation there may be popping sounds. This is quite harmless. It is just the sound of gas bubbles popping in the fluid of the joints as pressure is released.
A Chiropractic treatment programme often takes place over a number of weeks, particularly if you have had the problem for a long time. Your can discuss appointment frequency at your initial consultation, and with evening and weekend appointments available, we should be able to book you in at a time that is convenient to you.
Acupuncture (Western Acupuncture/Medical Acupuncture)
We offer myofascial dry needling at our Barnstaple Chiropractic clinic. Steve Shapland completed post graduate training to be able to provide this service to complement the positive effects of Chiropractic manipulation. This type of Medical acupuncture can also be used as a stand alone treatment. Gains excellent feedback from tendonitis sufferers e.g Tennis Elbow and in headache patients.
Instrument Assisited Soft Tissue Massage
An advanced soft tissue treatment technique. Another specialist option that your Barnstaple Chiropractor can employ to provide effective back pain relief, neck pain relief, and lower back pain relief. Often used in the treatment of calf, hamstring, quadriceps and I.T.B issues in running sport athletes.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in injured or damaged tissues. It’s often used in chronic soft tissue injuries, and is suggested to promote cell regeneration and accelerate the healing process. Shockwave therapy delivers focused sound waves to the affected area, which can stimulate blood flow, break down scar tissue and promote cell regeneration. It is frequently used for conditions such as:
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonopathy, Tennis Elbow, Rotator Cuff injuries, Hip Bursitis, and Hamstring Tendonitis.
Appointments can include a combination of treatments, but the cost is simply per appointment. Payment is accepted by debit or credit card and cash. Cash or Bacs transfer are preferred when possible to limit card machine fees.
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