Case studies

A sore back, a locked shoulder, a stiff neck - these sorts of conditions affect almost all of us at some stage and are traditionally not well treated by GPs. Increasingly people are looking to Chiropractors for a more hands-on approach to treating these - and many other - conditions with impressive results.

Chiropractor Appointment Line has pulled together a selection of real-life stories showing the impact and effectiveness of Chiropractors in treating both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal conditions.

Patient Name:

Robert, Chingford

Symptoms:

I had a hip operation following an accident on a building site. After this I experienced terrible back pain. The doctors couldn't tell me what was wrong.

Treatment:

I was then recommended to a Chiropractor who looked at me holistically and deduced that one leg was now shorter than the other and he arranged orthotics for my left shoe.

Feedback:

My spine has been realigned and I have had no back pain since.

Patient Name:

James

Symptoms:

I had very bad back, rib and neck pain. My doctors could not figure out why.

Treatment:

When I went to see my Chiropractor, he quickly diagnosed that my hip was out of place i.e., it was not aligned properly. He used a heat pulse and manipulation to move the hip back into the right place. He also gave me exercises and posture advice in order to train the muscles and ligaments to keep the hip in the right place.

Feedback:

After 3 visits to the Chiropractor, my back, ribs and neck feel much better.

Patient Name:

Lisa, London

Symptoms:

I have had chronic back pain for more than 60 years since falling down stairs as a young child. Generally I try to manage the pain and my husband massages my back giving quite good relief.

Treatment:

When the pain gets really bad I see my Chiropractor for manipulation. I usually get immediate relief and feel much better for weeks at a time.

Feedback:

I see my Chiropractor as a regular part of pain management. He can't cure the traumatic injury but he helps me to get by very well.