A Career in Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a profession that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints and their effects on the nervous system. Chiropractors use their hands to adjust the joints of the spine and extremities to improve mobility and relieve pain. This treatment is known as ‘adjustment’ or ‘manipulation’, and allows the body’s own healing powers to improve health and well-being.

Chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or use surgical procedures and treatment is suitable for everybody – from new-born babies to the elderly – without a referral from a GP. However, with the ever-increasing amount of clinical evidence of chiropractic effectiveness in the treatment of a range of conditions such as back pain, headaches, sports injuries, arthritis and many others, more and more GPs are sending their patients to chiropractors for treatment.

The chiropractic profession is regulated by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), which was established in 1999. All chiropractors must be registered with the GCC in order to practise legally in the UK.

Why Be A Chiropractor?

There is now an increased awareness of chiropractic and the benefits it can provide amongst the general public and healthcare professionals. Patients who have experienced a huge improvement in their quality of life are asking for chiropractic care – and telling their friends and relatives. As a result, the demand for qualified, registered practitioners is high and continuing to grow.

Contacts for more information:

General Chiropractic Council
344-354 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8BP

Tel: 020 7713 5155
Fax: 020 7713 5844
E-mail: enquiries@gcc-uk.org

British Chiropractic Association
Blagrave House
17 Blagrave Street
Reading
Berks RG1 1QB

Tel: 0118 950 5950
Fax: 0118 958 8946
E-mail: enquiries@chiropractic-uk.co.uk

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