How many visits to the chiropractor will I need? 17 November 2012
Posted by davidghallam in frequently asked questions.add a comment
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.
Muscle or bone? 15 November 2010
Posted by davidghallam in back pain, frequently asked questions, muscle pain.add a comment
People sometimes tell me that I will not be able to help them because the pain they are suffering from is a muscle problem. ‘You chiropractors just do bones and joints don’t you?’
(more…)
What is the difference between Chiropractic and Osteopathy? 3 August 2009
Posted by davidghallam in back pain, frequently asked questions.Tags: alignment, back pain, chiropractic, chiropractors, gentle, headache, manipulation, McTimoney, mobilization, neck pain, osteopathy, regulation, sciatica, shoulder pain, subluxation, training
add a comment
This is a question that comes up a lot and it’s one that I find increasingly difficult to answer as I learn more about the wide range of approaches used in my own profession and in osteopathy.

Similarities
There are more similarities than differences between the two professions. Chiropractors and Osteopaths both believe that many health problems are caused by poor posture and misalignment of muscles and joints. They believe that if the structure of the body can be improved and the spine put back into alignment, many problems will be alleviated and the body’s own healing mechanisms will work to restore good health. Misalignment (or ‘subluxation’ to use the chiropractic term) is usually caused by external factors, such as falls or accidents, stress, or poor posture.

