Move Health and Chiropractic

Chiropractic initial consultations at Move Health and Chiropractic are for people with concerns about symptoms, movement or physical discomfort. The practice is in Middlesbrough and provides chiropractic care, sports therapy, sports massage, Pilates, manual lymphatic drainage and low intensity laser therapy.

A chiropractic initial consultation includes a discussion about current symptoms and a physical assessment. This can include blood pressure, pulse, posture analysis, guided movements, nervous system assessment and diagnostic tests. Findings and treatment options are then discussed. Treatment may begin during the same appointment if appropriate. If treatment is not appropriate, or further investigation is needed, the patient may be referred back to their GP for checks before treatment starts.

Sports massage appointments start with an initial consultation, including a discussion of injuries or conditions that may need the treatment to be adapted. A physical assessment is used to check whether sports massage is appropriate. Follow-up care can focus on sports massage alone, or chiropractic care can be discussed if this may be more suitable.

The practice also provides manual lymphatic drainage. The first appointment covers current symptoms, reasons for seeking MLD, relevant medical history and a physical assessment. Low intensity laser therapy is available as a standalone therapy or alongside other treatment. It is used for inflammatory problems such as Achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow, chronic and acute pain including neck pain, lower back pain and nerve pain, and degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis of the knee.

Care is available for adults, babies and children, including initial consultations for babies aged 0 to 12 months and children aged 1 to 5 and 6 to 12. Pilates services include 1:1 Reformer Pilates. The team’s stated areas include sports therapy, chiropractic care, manual lymphatic drainage therapy, nutrition, advanced soft tissue techniques, Pilates for menopause, pre and post natal Pilates and HIIT Pilates.