No. We are physiotherapists. "Chiropractor" and "physiotherapist" are both protected titles in the UK, so we will never call ourselves something we are not.Many people who used to see a chiropractor now come to us for the same problems: back pain, neck pain, stiffness and sciatica. Our hands-on approach overlaps a lot with what they are used to.

A lot of it, yes. Treatment is hands-on: joint mobilisation, soft tissue work and, where it suits you, spinal manipulation.The main difference is the plan. You leave each session with a few exercises that keep the progress going between visits, so over time you need us less, not more. The first appointment takes 90 minutes, follow-up sessions 60 minutes.

Sometimes. A spinal manipulation can produce the "click" people know from chiropractic, and for some backs it helps. It is not the goal on its own, and it is not the right tool for every joint: wrists, knees and most other joints respond better to gentler techniques.We will explain what we plan to do and why before we do it, and you can always say no.

Lower back pain, neck pain and stiffness, headaches that start in the neck, sciatica, stiffness between the shoulder blades, and shoulder or hip stiffness. Manual therapy is usually one part of the session, alongside exercises and advice.If something needs a different approach or another professional, we will tell you.