Chiropractic care with a difference at Luck’s Yard Clinic

Tone Tellefsen Hughes

Clinic DirectorBSc, DC, RCC (paeds)

Thomas Edison 1847-1931

• “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”

Health Triad

Chiropractic and Cranial careSports therapy

Podiatry/Chiropody

Stress- managementAromatherapyReflexologyRelaxation  

Nutrition Reflexology

At Luck’s Yard Clinic we work as a team.

Aromatherapy

Chiropractic careChiropractic care is the most

common form of complementary health care in the world

What is Chiropractic care?

• “Chiropractic is a health care profession which specialises in the diagnosis and treatments of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints and their affects on the nervous system”

Chiropractic history

• It originated in USA 1895• The founder was D.D. Palmer

• The word Chiropractic originates from:

“Chiro” - Hands “Practice” - To do

“Correct spinal alignment is essential for a healthy body, mind and spirit” D.D Palmer

Founder of chiropractic

The role of the Chiropractor

• Identify each patients • biomechanical profile.• Tailor an individual treatment• protocol to support this need.• Educate• Support

Chiropractic care

• Does not involve the use of any drugs or surgery.

• Primary health care practitioners• No need for GP referral• Covered by all major health insurance

companies

How we may get back pain

• Accidents/ trauma• Repetitive strain (micro-trauma)• Poor posture• Lack of exercise• Stress and tension

Joint mal-alignment may cause • Local and referred pain• Local inflammation/swelling• Restricted joint and body movement• Impingement of local and peripheral

nerves

Painful symptoms are a warning sign!

• Don’t ignore pain! • Listen to your body • The sooner you get advice and support

the faster the recovery.

The first visitWe always take a careful case history

to ascertain:

• The present situation• Past and present medical history• Injuries and previous traumas• Family history, nutrition and hobbies• Work situation

• Global and spinal mobility,

• Postural alignment

• Orthopaedic tests

• Neurological evaluation

First visitEvery patient receives a full examination:

Report of Findings Before we start any treatment we discuss

and explain:

• Our findings• Suggested treatment• Initial side effects• Prognosis/treatment plan• Followed by written

consent for treatment

Most people only seek help when they are in the Red Phase and they are in pain, discomfort or unable to move as they normally would.

The Amber phase is when your body is recovering and healing and all your structures are a little more sensitive. So this is the time to be patient and allow the body to recover properly.

Our aim is to get our patients to the Green phase where their bodies are working at their own best and they are stronger and more resilient to stresses around them.

Postural advice from our team • Ergonomic/work station• Driving the car• Gardening• Sitting/ standing• Lifting• Travel• Sleeping

Chiropractic care• Involves safe and gentle adjustments by

hand to free joints that are not functioning properly.

The adjustment need to be specific with regards to:

• Velocity(speed)

• Amplitude (depth)• Direction

What can we treat?

• Low back pain• Neck pain• Head ache and migraines• Shoulder, arm wrist pain• Hip, knee and feet• Muscle injuries and more

ChiroMoves Collection our stretch app and DVD to support our patient

careAlso sold on iTunes and Amazon

Every new patient gets our healing book to understand the recovery process better

2009-2014

New Born Baby Checks

• We offer 2 half hour New Born Baby Checks per chiropractor a month.

• The charity money helps our clinic children with Special Needs and Disability to receive £10 off their treatment.

Nearly half of all Chiropractic patients in

the world are over the age of 65.

We support athletes at Luck’s Yard.

The Luck’s Yard Team since 2007

Teenage Cancer Trust Fundraising

2012 - 2014 Teens 4 Teens Music Project 2013-2014: raised £3.225.50 and counting

Music Works and Luck's Yard Clinic produced a CD in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

2011 – 2014 (ongoing)Teenage Cancer Trust

Our community Fundraising work has raised a total of :

£6831.50

Giving Time

Talks in the community

The Luck’s Yard team give up their time to talk to schools and community groups on a regular basis about healthy posture, back care and to schools specifically, tips on exam stress:

Daniela Colores, one our chiropractor who is the Chiropractor for the local net-ball team,

the Waverley Vipers

We work hard to achieve awards for

customer support and Customer Service.

Thank you so much for your interest

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Tone Tellefsen Hughes

clinic@lucksyardclinic.com