Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a primary health care profession which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of musculoskeletal complaints including back, neck and joint pain. It is a safe and effective treatment, which primarily works by restoring normal function to joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments, allowing them to function at their optimum, which therefore pro... Read More

Chiropractic is a primary health care profession which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of musculoskeletal complaints including back, neck and joint pain.

It is a safe and effective treatment, which primarily works by restoring normal function to joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments, allowing them to function at their optimum, which therefore promotes healing and helps to prevent injury.

The most common form of treatment is an adjustment or manipulation, which involves your chiropractor using their hands to perform precise, quick and small movements into joints, to try and restore their normal function. You may hear a click or a pop during the manipulation; this is a normal response to the manipulation.

Issues that Chiropractors can help with include:

Acute & chronic back pain with or without sciatica
Mechanical neck pain
Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic) and Migraine prevention
Joint pains including the hip and knee
Shoulder complaints including rotator cuff injuries
Elbow pain and tennis elbow
Ankle sprain
Plantar Fasciitis
Generalised aches and pains
Minor sports injuries
Muscle spasms
Cramp
Tension and inability to relax


Sports Therapy & Massage

Massage therapy involves manipulating tissues of your body including muscles, ligaments and tendons, in order to relieve tension, tight spots (trigger points), stiffness and pain. It is performed by hand or with small instruments to allow the perfect pressure and contour to different areas of your body. Sports Therapy Treatment includes the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injury.... Read More

Massage therapy involves manipulating tissues of your body including muscles, ligaments and tendons, in order to relieve tension, tight spots (trigger points), stiffness and pain.
It is performed by hand or with small instruments to allow the perfect pressure and contour to different areas of your body.
Sports Therapy Treatment includes the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injury.
It involves a more "hands on" approach to injury, aches and pains, with treatment techniques including; massage, soft tissue manipulation, spinal & joint mobilisations, taping and acupuncture.

A thorough assessment will take place to assess various joint range of motion movements within the musculoskeletal system, this will involve working across various planes of motion; Sagittal (Left and Right), Frontal (Anterior and Posterior) as well as Transverse (Upper and Lower Extremities) this means an exercise plan can be created with recommended corrective exercises to be carried out on a regular basis.

Amy graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2018 with a Masters of Science in Chiropractic (Merit). She has a wealth of experience delivering great patient outcomes in environments as varied as central London and rural Wales. When she moved to the North West the team at Align Spinal Health seemed the perfect fit as she shares the clinics dedication to putting patients outcomes first.

Amy is a member of the medical team at the Manchester Storms Elite Ice Hockey Team, and is also certified and licensed in Sports Chiropractic (FICS). Her main interest is in helping people prepare and condition their bodies for the demands that come with an active lifestyle. She also has a special interest in treating instability, headaches and sport injuries, but has treated all manner of patients with all manner of complaints, from office workers with back pain to cow-wrestling farmers with chronic tendinopathy. Amy is currently working towards her Pilates certification with the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI).

Working with Amy towards achieving better health is a team effort. You will work together to identify the cause of your symptoms, your recovery motivations, and build a treatment plan that fits your individual lifestyle. She believes that hands on care in combination with bespoke rehabilitation leads to the best outcomes for patients.

Amy graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2018 with a Masters of Science i... Read More

Suzannah began her journey into Healthcare in 2001 when she gained a BSc (hons) degree in Biomedical Sciences and further qualified as a Clinical Physiologist at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

She specialized in the area of Respiratory medicine which opened the opportunity to move to London in 2005. Whilst pursuing her career in Respiratory & Sleep medicine she had the opportunity to gain a licentiate in Homeopathy and qualified as a Homeopath at the Centre for Homeopathic Education in 2008, establishing a homeopathic practice in Harley Street as well as offering remote services internationally. After relocating to Manchester in 2010 she qualified in Level 3 Sports massage in 2011 and established a practice in both Homeopathy and Sports massage with the aim of optimizing both physical and mental health. She took a hiatus in 2016 to have children and post pandemic recently qualified in Level 4 sports massage. Suzannah continues with her work as a RCCP & RPSGT registered clinical physiologist in Sleep Medicine. She supports good sleep hygiene and is passionate about optimizing the immune system naturally, whether it’s for deep relaxation required to alleviate mental/ emotional stress, or in aiding recovery from muscular tension, pain or injury. Suzannah offers a holistic approach to help restore wellbeing both physically and mentally, she is registered with the Alliance of Homeopaths and the Sports Massage Association.

Qualifications • Level 4 Sports Massage • RPSGT Professional Qualification for Sleep Physiologist • Level 3 Sports Massage (ITEC) • BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (2:2) • Foundation Applied Biological Sciences

Suzannah began her journey into Healthcare in 2001 when she gained a BSc (hons) degree in Biomedi... Read More

I developed a ‘bad back’ myself during my late teens, which worsened when I started working as a care assistant in 2006. I put it down to poor posture combined with heavy lifting at work. Looking back now I have come to understand that it was so much more than that. I have a long history of depression and anxiety, alongside being a chronic over thinker/people pleaser, which I now believe to be the more deep rooted cause of all my issues.

Why am I telling you this? I am telling you this so that you can start to understand that that causes of pain and injury are so multifaceted, that we simply cannot just look at the physical alone.

So after seeking Chiropractic treatment for my back issue that was impacting my life fairly significantly, I embarked on a Master of Degree at the University of South Wales. I graduated with a Distinction in 2012, and since then I have dedicated my professional career to helping others with similar problems.

My style of practice has changed throughout the years. In my early career, I would say much of my practice focused on the physical element of someone’s pain. But as time has gone on, through experience and wisdom, my focus has shifted to look at the body more holistically. Looking at all elements of someone’s history. Stress – levels and management techniques Quality of your sleep Quality of your diet Quality of your relationships Work/life balance Job satisfaction Significant history of emotional/physical trauma Over the past 12 years I have enhanced my skills, not only manually, but also communicatively, spiritually and in my knowledge and application of rehabilitation. I now use a combination of the following treatment techniques to aid in your wellness journey. But remember, this is a partnership. Together we will come up with a plan to get you well, which will involve commitments from myself inside the treatment room and commitments from yourself outside the treatment room. Network Spinal Chiropractic Diversified Chiropractic Activator Technique Gentle Soft Tissue Release Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Health Coaching

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In 2010, Zara graduated from the Welsh Institute of chiropractic with a Distinction. In the following year she furthered her university education by completing her post graduate certificate in chiropractic management of the pregnant patient.

Since then Zara has completed further training in Chiropractic treatment techniques such as SOT along with other therapies such as acupuncture.

Since graduating, Zara has found that her passion lies in trying to help those of all ages and walks of life function to the best of their abilities. She does this by combining different chiropractic techniques with soft tissue work, acupuncture and home exercise programmes, and advice. It is her belief that by providing each patient with a treatment plan that is as unique as they are she gives them the best chance at optimum results, with the aim of preventing future episodes of pain and dysfunction. She believes in looking after our spines just as we look after our teeth to try and prevent problems arising rather than suffering unnecessary pain.

Zara is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the United Chiropractic Association, the royal college of chiropractors and the British medical acupuncture society.

Qualifications Master of Chiropractic (Welsh Institute of Chiropractic) Post graduate certificate in chiropractic Acupuncture foundation level SOT level 1 & 2

In 2010, Zara graduated from the Welsh Institute of chiropractic with a Distinction. In the follo... Read More

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