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Lumbar spine pain
Suffering lumbar spine or low back pain? Lumbar spine or low back pain can have a number of causes including: Long term poor posture, this can be work related e.g. sitting position at a computer or standing position as a hairdresser or it can be non work related,...
United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: cost effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care
Spinal manipulation is a cost effective addition to “best care” for back pain in general practice. Manipulation alone probably gives better value for money than manipulation followed by exercise. Abstract Objective To assess the cost effectiveness of adding spinal...
PARENTS SUFFER IMPACT OF BACK AND NECK PAIN
PARENTS SUFFER IMPACT OF BACK AND NECK PAIN - New research from the British Chiropractic Association finds parents’ back and neck pain in the South East is impacting on childcare - This April 15th – 21st, Chiropractic Awareness Week, Chiropractor, Kevin...
Get moving to avoid back pain!
By the age of 28-30 years old, our bodies start to turn the corner in terms of loosing elasticity, strength and tone in our muscles, ligaments and joint capsules. Unless we are doing the correct regular exercise to offset these changes then we can expect our spines to...
Neck Pain Research: cost-effectiveness
Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain: economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trialCommentary: Bootstrapping simplifies appreciation of statistical inferences BMJ 2003; 326 doi:...
Exercises after back pain: advice
Almost everyone can benefit from stretching the soft tissues - the muscles, ligaments and tendons - in the back, legs, buttock, and around the spine. The spinal column and its contiguous muscles, ligaments and tendons are all designed to move, and limitations in this...
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Alpha Chiropractic Health Clinic. Chiropractor based in Hemel Hempstead. Providing chiropractor services for residents from Hemel Hempstead and nearby St Albans, Watford, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and Apsley.
For emergency Out of hours appointments please call 07775 790070
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Alpha Chiropractic Clinic
Our Services
Chiropractors (practitioners of chiropractic) use their hands to treat disorders of the bones, muscles and joints.
Chiropractors use a range of techniques, with an emphasis on manipulation of the spine. They may also offer advice on diet, exercise, postural correction and lifestyle. They will give rehabilitation programmes that involve exercises to do in your own time
Diversified Chiropractic
At Alpha Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic, we use an adjusting style commonly referred to as “Diversified.” Many people ask the questions “what is chiropractic?” or “what is a chiropractor?” Diversified is the technique practiced by Danial David Palmer, the first chiropractor who founded the chiropractic medical profession in 1895.
Gonstead Technique
Named after its developer, Dr. Clarence Gonstead, this approach came from his engineering background. His “foundation principle” explains how a subluxation pattern in one area of the spine can produce compensatory changes in another.
Thompson Drop Technique
The Thompson Technique, developed by Dr. J. Clay Thompson, has evolved into a system of analysis and a way of adjusting the full spine.
The combination produces precise adjustments and high levels of patient comfort.
Activator Methods
We use one of the most popular “low force” chiropractic techniques in the world.
The Activator Methods® Adjusting Instrument is a handheld spring-loaded tool that delivers a consistent low-force, high-speed thrust.
Supportive Therapies
Electrical Therapy: InterX 5000
The InterX 5000 is the first product from NRG to use a new generation of neurostimulation technology called Interactive Neurostimulation. Hand-held and battery operated, the InterX 5000 delivers significant results in applications such as, Injury Management, Rehabilitation and Pain Relief – both acute and complex chronic pain conditions.
McTimoney Chiropractic Technique
At Alpha Chiropractic Clinic, we will tailor the correct chiropractic technique to suit your treatment needs and preferences. We can offer a lighter chiropractic technique known toggle recoil technique, which is very similar to McTimoney chiropractic technique.
Chronic Migraine Treatment
At Alpha Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic, Kevin Loughlin uses botulinum toxin (Botox ®) to treat chronic migraine.
Kevin is a qualified nurse and an Independent Nurse Prescriber. He can assess your suitability for treatment and also administer the treatment.