As Wimbledon fever. Maintaining good health into later years and being aware of how to preserve one of our body's most important assets, the back, is important in allowing us to maintain activity levels. Straighten Up UK is an exciting programme from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), designed to improve posture and help prevent back pain by promoting balance, strength and flexibility in the spine.
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Chiropractors use a range of techniques to reduce pain, improve function and increase mobility, including hands-on manipulation of the spine.
As well as manual treatment, chiropractors are able to offer a package of care which includes advice on self-help, therapeutic exercises and lifestyle changes.
Chiropractic treatment involves safe, often gentle, specific spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body that are not moving properly.
Apart from manipulation, chiropractors may use a variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound, exercise and acupuncture as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.
As well as manual treatment, chiropractors are able to offer a package of care which includes advice on self-help, therapeutic exercises and lifestyle changes.
Chiropractic treatment involves safe, often gentle, specific spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body that are not moving properly.
Apart from manipulation, chiropractors may use a variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound, exercise and acupuncture as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.
In common with other healthcare professionals such as medical practitioners nurses and dentists, the chiropractic profession is regulated by law.
The Chiropractors Act 1994 provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title 'chiropractor' is protected under this legislation.
The statutory regulator is the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC.
The Chiropractors Act 1994 provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title 'chiropractor' is protected under this legislation.
The statutory regulator is the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC.
Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions that are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints and muscles, particularly of the neck and back.
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is the largest and longest-standing association for chiropractors in the UK, requiring international standards of education, exemplary conduct and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Modern chiropractors in the UK are trained to treat a variety of MSK conditions however, in practise, treatment of back and neck pain constitutes a major part of their practise.
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is the largest and longest-standing association for chiropractors in the UK, requiring international standards of education, exemplary conduct and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Modern chiropractors in the UK are trained to treat a variety of MSK conditions however, in practise, treatment of back and neck pain constitutes a major part of their practise.
A career as a chiropractor is exciting and rewarding.
Working with patients of all ages and abilities offers a varied day-to-day experience; you could be working with elite athletes one day, pregnant women or elderly patients.
It is a great time to become a chiropractor; with around 3000 chiropractors already practicing in the UK this dynamic profession is growing every year.
The flexibilty of the work/life balance offered by a chiropractic career allows the kind of lifestyle many other health professions cannot offer.
Working with patients of all ages and abilities offers a varied day-to-day experience; you could be working with elite athletes one day, pregnant women or elderly patients.
It is a great time to become a chiropractor; with around 3000 chiropractors already practicing in the UK this dynamic profession is growing every year.
The flexibilty of the work/life balance offered by a chiropractic career allows the kind of lifestyle many other health professions cannot offer.
As a regulated healthcare profession, focused on high quality and standards, there are lots of organisations involved in chiropractic.
Like all sectors, the use of acronyms is commonplace, but if you're just starting out, here's a quick guide to help you navigate each one.
The statutory body established by Parliament to regulate the chiropractic profession in the UK.
The largest chiropractic professional association in the UK, representing over 50% of British chiropractors.
Representing members' views to bodies such as the GCC and the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
Like all sectors, the use of acronyms is commonplace, but if you're just starting out, here's a quick guide to help you navigate each one.
The statutory body established by Parliament to regulate the chiropractic profession in the UK.
The largest chiropractic professional association in the UK, representing over 50% of British chiropractors.
Representing members' views to bodies such as the GCC and the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
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