Chiropractors use manipulative techniques to diagnose and treat conditions afffecting the spine and joints. The aim is to restore normal alignment so that the body can be encouraged to self-heal. Provides relief in cases of back injury and pain, tension and sports injuries. There are nearly 1,000 trained chiropractors in the UK and only those who have received four years formal training can be become members of the BCA.

Information from:
British Chiropractic Association
Blagrave House
17 Blagrave Street, Reading
Berks RG1 1QB. UK
Tel: ++ 44 (0) 118 9505950
Fax: ++ 44(0)118 9588946
Email britchiro@aol.com vw.chiropractic-uk.co.uk

Also General Chiropractic Council,
44 Wicklow Street
London WC1X 9HL. UK
Tel: ++ 44(0)207 713 5155
Fax: ++ 44(0)207 713 5844
Email – enquiries@gcc-uk.org
website www.gcc-uk.org

McTimoney Chiropractic Association,
3 Oxford Court
St James Road
Brackley, Northampton
NN13 7XY. UK
Tel: ++ 44(0)1280 705050
Fax: ++ 44(0)1280 700117
Email admin@mctimoney-chiropractic.org
Web: www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org

The Scottish Chiropractic Association
Laigh Hatton Farm
Old Grennock Road
Bishopton, Renfrewshire
PA7 5PB
Tel: ++ 44(0)1505 863151
Email:sca.mcairn@virgin.net
www.sca-chiropractic.org