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OUR CHIROPRACTOR
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Dr David brings extensive experience in chiropractic care, having worked in New Zealand, London, and Edinburgh before establishing his two clinics in Midlothian. He is passionate about serving the local community and supporting patients on their journey to better health.
His approach centres on helping people of all ages and backgrounds feel motivated and confident in achieving their health and wellbeing goals. He is committed to delivering the highest standard of care to every patient, from the first appointment of the day to the last.
Outside of practice, Dr David enjoys surfing, hiking, music, and motorcycles.
Dr David is registered with the General Chiropractic Council.
FAQ
The most common reason for seeing a chiropractor is for musculoskeletal pain and chiropractors have been shown to be able to help with:
Back pain and stiffness
Neck pain and stiffness
Minor sports injuries
Headaches and migraines
Joint pain and stiffness
Osteoarthritis mangement
Sciatica
Tension and stress relief
Shoulder pain (including Rotator cuff injuries, disease or disorders)
Hip/groin pain
Plantar fasciitis
Chiropractors in the UK are considered primary health practitioners. This means that no referral is needed from a GP or any other healthcare professional to start treatment.
Anyone who has not had chiropractic treatment for over 1 year at our clinic must book a new patient appointment. This is because, in line with current guidelines, our chiropractors will want to check with you if there has been any changes to your health history or circumstances that may affect how they approach your treatment going forward.
This is also for you to ensure you are getting the best possible treament - allowing time to discuss any changes and what may be your top concerns!
This does not apply to massage patients.
We do not take X-Rays at our clinic. Our chiropractors assess and offer diagnosis through a thorough physical examination which will include neurological and orthopaedic testing as well as blood pressure and other musculoskeletal testing where appropriate.
If for any reason, our chiropractors believe you may need any imaging, they will inform you and recommend you contact your GP.
We encourage you to ask your chiropractor at your appointment about your examination and their process of diagnosis.
Of course - all our chiropractors are trained in a wide variety of techniques to help with the increased stresses of pregnancy on the body.
Your body might change during pregnancy putting more or different strains on the ligaments and joints – especially in the pelvis.
Those changes include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture. This can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body.
Chiropractic care in pregnancy is a safe and gentle way to promote comfort and minimise back pain during your pregnancy.
No. How long you wish to attend is entirely up to you. However your chiropractor will recommend a schedule of care based on your condition. Often, patients respond best to more frequent visits at the start of treatment and then the frequency reduces as you improve.
Some patients find a regular visit, every 2 or 3 months for example, beneficial, especially for long standing problems or problems related to ongoing work or sporting activities. These visits are often thought of as similar to seeing your dentist for a check up, to try and deal with a problem before it becomes a major issue.
Not usually, chiropractic treatment is a gentle and effective method of treating a multitude of aches and pains in the muscles and joints. Some patients may experience temporary aches and stiffness in the days following treatment. We will never do anything that you are uncomfortable with or without prior consent.
We often ask patients to get changed into a rear-fastening hospital style gown, however if you prefer to wear your own clothes, please wear thin fabric with a loose fit. T-shirts and athletic wear are usually good choices. These options provide the necessary flexibility for the chiropractor to perform manual adjustments effectively.
This varies from person to person, depending on what issue it is that is being treated. Our chiropractors initially aim for 4 – 6 treatments but this can be increased or decreased. Some people come multiple times a week while others come once every 6 months!
Of course, you are welcome to bring a partner/friend/parent or child if that makes you feel more comfortable at your appointment. We kindly request that you bring no more than one person as our practitioners still need room to perform their examinations and adjustments.
Your chiropractor needs to establish an overall picture of your health to ensure that chiropractic care is appropriate for your condition. Therefore you will be asked a great deal of information, not just about the pain or complaint that brought you to the clinic but also about your past health history. It is not unusual to see a patient with back pain and find that there may be other issues that could benefit from chiropractic care.
Yes, we can email you a copy of your receipt or print of a physical one for you in the clinic - just ask while paying at reception.
We are at 44 Rodney Street, EH7 4DX (https://goo.gl/maps/x4BrJm9JnRP6BHNR7)(https://goo.gl/maps/x4BrJm9JnRP6BHNR7) - we have metered parking outside the clinic and on the nearby side streets. There is also a Tesco a two minute walk away on Broughton Road.
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