McTimoney Chiropractic in Peterborough 31 March 2013
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What is McTimoney Chiropractic?
McTimoney chiropractic is a gentle style of chiropractic that uses light, fast movements to adjust the bones of the body. It aims to improve the alignment of the skeleton and ensure that the body’s nerve supply works efficiently. Through subtle adjustments, McTimoney treatment may relieve pain and discomfort, increase mobility and provide a route to better health.
Can McTimoney help me?
The gentle nature of McTimoney makes it suitable for people of all ages including young children, pregnant women and the elderly. Studies have shown that chiropractic can be helpful for a range of conditions including low back pain, neck pain and joint pain, migraine and cervicogenic headaches.
How is McTimoney different?
Rather than relying on a few ‘big’ moves, the McTimoney method aims to address the whole body and achieves its effects by an accumulation of many small adjustments. The McTimoney chiropractor aims to check and, if necessary, adjust almost every joint in the skeleton at every visit. There is no twisting of the body into uncomfortable positions and no ‘gapping’ of the joints. People are often surprised to find an effective treatment that is so relaxing and enjoyable.
Is this just a ‘gentle treatment for gentle folk’?
Despite its gentle approach, McTimoney can be effective for all sorts of problems. Builders, labourers and others engaged in heavy manual work have benefitted from treatment at the Peterborough clinic; along with football and rugby players and others engaged in arduous sports.
Appointments
£47 for the first visit (60 minutes – including consultation and treatment), £37 for subsequent visits (20 minutes). Typically, the chiropractor will recommend weekly visits for the first four appointments. Many people will see real changes and improvements in those four visits, others will need more. The total number of visits required will depend on the condition, how long you have had it and how you respond to the treatment. Regular reviews are conducted to ensure that you are getting the maximum benefit possible. Once a problem has been resolved, regular check-ups are recommended to help keep your spine and other joints functioning properly. You are free to stop or resume treatment at any time.
The Chiropractor
Peterborough man David Hallam is a 2004 graduate of the Chiropractic Degree Course at the McTimoney Chiropractic College in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and undertakes regular professional development training to keep his skills and practice up-to-date. He also holds qualifications in massage and sports massage.
Emmett Technique 10 December 2012
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Emmett technique is a gentle body therapy developed by Ross Emmett, an Australian practitioner. It uses light pressure and movement on specific points of the body to relieve muscle tension and restore balance. I did some Emmett training back in 2011 and have been using bits of it ever since as a complement to the McTimoney chiropractic moves I use in clinic.
I have seen some very good results with Emmett: particularly with persistent muscle problems that have failed to respond to other approaches. It’s also very comfortable to receive and has quick results so you can see (and feel) whether it has helped straight away. I have used it to help people with assorted muscular aches and pains including: neck and shoulder pain, low back pain and knee pain. It does not work for everybody but can be remarkably effective when it does.
I was so impressed by the results I was getting I carried on with the training and have now qualified as an Emmett practitioner (December 2012).
I will continue to use the technique in clinic as an adjunct to other therapies and I will also offer it as a standalone technique for those people who just want an Emmett treatment without any chiropractic.
Give the clinic a call if you are interested in this approach. David Hallam
Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR) 17 November 2012
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What is it?
Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR) is a soft-tissue technique that offers rapid and lasting relief from the pain and loss of function caused by many of the most common injuries affecting the nerves, muscles, connective tissue and joints. It combines elements of sports massage, trigger point therapy, fascial release and active release techniques.
How many visits to the chiropractor will I need? 17 November 2012
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The aim of every visit to the Peterborough clinic is to get you into the best possible state of alignment, mobility, muscle tension and nerve function achievable that day. Some people see dramatic benefits from a single visit. Others need more.
Call 01733 750893 to book an appointment. 10 October 2012
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How a fountain pen and a chiropractor restored my lost youth 10 October 2012
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This extract is reproduced by kind permission of the author James Delingpole, the full article can be viewed on The Spectator magazine website http://www.spectator.co.uk
“… The even better thing I wish to draw to your attention, though, is McTimoney. I shan’t go into the medical/technical details: just Google it. Suffice to say that it’s a form of chiropractic devised 50 years ago which involves manipulations so incredibly gentle that during your first treatment you might worry you’re being ripped off. Where are the clicks? Where are the crunches? Where’s the pain to show you it’s all working?
Recognised by BUPA 16 July 2012
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David Hallam is now a BUPA-recognised Chiropractor. This ‘completes the set’ of major health insurers including PPP and Simply Health who recognise David and the Active Chiropractic clinic. Patients with health insurance are always advised to check with their insurance company to see what is covered by their scheme.
The new McTimoney Video 23 March 2012
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Take a look
A positive Migraine story 14 February 2012
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A nice mention of McTimoney:
A chiropractic advert 24 November 2010
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This made me smile…
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