Safe, Gentle and Effective for all ages

Babies

Birth is probably one of the toughest events we undergo as humans. A baby's body has to squeeze through a small birth canal. This is called "moulding". After birth the baby's head will gradually revert to a normal shape. However if this "unmoulding" process does not take place completely, the baby can be left in some discomfort which they are unable to communicate.

Most babies cope extremely well with the process and emerge contented, happy, able to feed, sleep and grow normally. However for some recovery may take longer, especially those who had a particularly difficult entry into the world, and these babies may show some, all, or a combination of the following signs:

• Irritability, fractiousness
• Feeding problems
• Continuous crying
• Sleeps little, difficult to settle

All of these indicate that there is a misalignment in the baby's skeletal system and that the baby is uncomfortable as a result. These misalignments could be causing discomfort both when lying down and when lifted, hence parents report that whatever they do. whether they lift their baby up or lie him down, it seems to make no difference, and the crying continues.

Feeding problems may indicate that there is interference with nerves at the base of the skull and that the digestive  system is compromised, or more simply the baby may be uncomfortable sucking due to mechanical stresses on its skeletal structure.

Older Children

The simple bumps and tumbles associated with growing up can often cause misalignments of the skeleton. In addition, carrying heavy bags, playing sports, sitting on ill-fitting furniture at school and playing for hours on end in front of a computer in the wrong position can all lead to problems such as headaches or migraine or back and neck pain

There is also a range of problems which cannot necessarily be associated with a fall or a bump, but which may nonetheless be due to a bone misalignment and subsequent interference with nerves.

There are many recorded incidences where McTimoney Chiropractic treatment has been benefticial for the following symptoms:

Learning difficulties and behavioural problems including:

- Poor concentration and inattentiveness

- Fidgeting and difficulty sitting still

- Hyperactivity

- Clumsiness or poor co-ordination

Vunerability to infections including:

- Ear infections

- Reptitve colds

- Sinus and dental problems

The Elderley

Reduced mobility, stiffness, depression, and a general feeling of ill health are just some of the problems you may experience as your body gets older. These problems may be the direct results of very specific physical conditions such as arthritis, the result of accidents, poor circulation, or simply the results of general wear and tear.

Many older people find that chiropractic treatment helps them to maintain their mobility as well as retain their health and well being. The gentle nature of McTimoney chiropractic makes it particularly suitabile at this time of life, even if you sufffer from Osteoporosis.

The range of conditions that can be helped is extensive including back, neck and join pain, migraines and headaches as wells as helping to alleviate the pain and problems caused by the following:

• Arthrisits - osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• Poor circulation - particularly in the legs, feet and hands
• The after effects of operations, accidents, falls and bumps
• Dental and denture associated pain
• General symptoms of declining health including poor mobility

Although Mctimoney Chiropractic cannot reverse the effects of arthritis or degenerative diseases, by keeping the body aligned, treatment can help to reduce further damage.