Chiropractor in Llantwit Major

Individualised care

Every patient is different, and I believe good treatment starts with taking the time to properly understand the person sitting in front of me.

I have been a Registered General Nurse since 1992 and a Chiropractor since 2001. I also hold a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health. I have extensive experience in musculoskeletal care and occupational health, and was previously a chiropractic tutor at the University of South Wales.

My background in nursing, chiropractic and occupational health allows me to take a broad approach when assessing patients.

On the first visit to the clinic I will take a full history and carry out an appropriate assessment. I look at the whole picture — including your age, general health, lifestyle, previous injuries or surgery, existing conditions, medications and the particular problem you have come in with.

Everyone is different, so treatment should be individual to you rather than simply following the same approach for everyone.

Following your assessment, I will explain what I think is happening and whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate.

Where chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment may include a combination of techniques depending on your individual needs. This could include manual therapy and manipulation, soft-tissue techniques, massage, dry needling/acupuncture, exercise and rehabilitation, together with practical advice about movement and self-management.

I may also advise you on things such as ice or heat, appropriate activity and exercises you can do yourself at home, so that you understand what you can do to help your own recovery.

The aim isn’t simply to treat you and send you on your way. I want you to understand your problem, know what you can do to help yourself and have a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

If chiropractic isn’t the right treatment, I’ll tell you

Your wellbeing comes first.

If, following your assessment, I don’t feel that chiropractic treatment is appropriate for your symptoms, I’ll tell you honestly and help you work out what the next step should be.

This might be seeing your GP, arranging an x-ray or scan or referring you to another healthcare professional who is better placed to deal with your particular problem.

My aim is always to make sure you are on the right pathway to getting the appropriate care and help you need.