Chiropractic Care

with Ceris Owen & Christine Hagon

Chiropractic care at The Health Barn specialises in the low force chiropractic technique known as the McTimoney Method. Not only will its gentle approach relieve your symptoms, but the thorough assessment process will find the underlying cause, so that the root of the problem can be found and addressed. This means that you will feel better for a sustained period of time. The key to the McTimoney approach is the speed and accuracy of the adjustments.  Both Ceris and Christine use chiropractic care along with other techniques such as massage and dry needling for their treatments.

Some of the conditions that chiropractic care can help are:

  • General, acute & chronic backache

  • Joint pains, including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) (as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise)

  • Shoulder complaints (dysfunction, disorders and pain)

  • Soft tissue disorders of the shoulder

  • Rotator cuff injuries, disease or disorders

  • Mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following injury i.e. whiplash)

  • Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)

  • Migraine prevention

  • Sciatica

  • Muscle spasms

  • Cramp

  • Ankle sprain (short term management)

  • Elbow pain and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck (but not isolated occurrences)

  • Minor sports injuries and tensions

  • Plantar fasciitis (short term management)

  • Generalised aches and pains

  • Dizziness (Ceris is qualified to perform the Epley Manoeuvre, a treatment for BPPV. )

Chiropractic is also a successful preventative therapy and can prevent minor problems becoming greater. Used regularly a package of chiropractic care can help to maintain good posture, promote health and improve performance, regardless of if you are an elite athlete or simply enjoy getting out in the garden. There is no upper or lower age limit to receiving chiropractic care.

What to expect…….

1st Visit 

At your first visit your chiropractor will carry out a full consultation and examination to determine how best to help you.  This will include a medical history including details of your current problem, any previous history as well as general health and lifestyle information.  They will then carry out any necessary orthopaedic and neurological tests necessary to establish a working diagnosis.  This will generally be carried out with you fully clothed, but to enable this please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.  Your chirpractor will then explain what she is looking for with the tests she performs and will discuss any findings.  Once they have arrived at a working diagnosis, and if you are happy to proceed, treatment will be carried out at this time.   

For your first visit please allow up to an hour. 

Follow Up Visits 

At your follow up visits your chiropractor will discuss your progress since your last appointment and carry out more treatment as necessary. They will also offer any exercise or lifestyle advice that she feels will assist your progress.  Again this will be carried out fully clothed so loose, comfortable clothing is helpful.  
The number of visits you will need varies greatly from person to person and condition to condition, but as a rough guide the longer a condition has been present, the longer it takes to improve.  Your chiropractor will discuss the recommended number of visits and agree on a plan of care with you .  Your progress will also be reviewed regularly to ensure the plan is working, or to agree any changes that may be necessary.

For your follow up visits please allow 20 to 30 minutes.  

Maintenance Care 

At The Health Barn we believe everyone can benefit from chiropractic care, whether you are currently in pain or not. This helps to keep the body functioning to the best of its ability, nips any potential problems in the bud, and gives you peace of mind.  Once your condition has improved, of if you just like the sound of this, we offer regular maintenance visits. These would generally be every one to three months, depending on the individual.  You are of course, free to cease chiropractic care at any time.  

Frequently Asked Questions……


How do I book?

Please give use a call on 01931712300

Is chiropractic regulated?​

Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that is regulated by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). Chiropractors are only permitted to practice if they are registered with the GCC.

What should I wear?

​Loose fitting comfortable clothing, such as sportswear is best. Treatment and assessment is generally carried out fully clothed, however for certain aspects of assessment it may be required to remove some outer layers of clothing. A gown can be provided for your comfort or bring along a pair of shorts and a vest top. If you have any questions or concerns please speak to the chiropractor.

What do I need to bring with me?

​To make the first consultation run smoothly it would be helpful if you brought with you:

  • A list of all current medication and dosages (including any vitamins and supplements)

  • Any Doctors letters or medical reports relating to your current condition

What will happen at my first appointment?

​At your initial appointment a full medical history is taken by the chiropractor. You will be asked about your current condition but also about past and current illnesses, medication, previous accidents and surgeries to ensure that Chiropractic is a safe and appropriate treatment for your symptoms.

​After discussing your history you will undergo an series of health checks and a physical examination including range of motion, neurological and orthopaedic assessments. I will explain what I’m doing and why as I go along, but do feel free to ask questions.  Testing helps to determine the reason for your pain and how to help you effectively.

​In most cases you will receive a treatment and will be advised how to optimise your chiropractic care.

First sessions take longer than follow up appointments.

How long will follow up appointments be?​

Follow up appointments are shorter (20-30minutes) depending on your condition.

How many sessions will I need?

​This will be discussed at your initial appointment as it is entirely individual. The number of sessions required varies greatly from person to person and depending on the condition, however generally the longer a condition has been present the longer it takes to improve. Your treatment plan will be agreed together with your chiropractor.  

​Your progress is reviewed regularly to allow for re-evaluation of your care plan or referral to alternative healthcare practitioners (such as your GP) to ensure you receive the most appropriate care.

Chiropractic in Pregnancy?

​​Chiropractic is a safe, drug-free and gentle treatment that may help to alleviate the stresses of pregnancy on the body and after birth. Our adjustment techniques are adjusted to allow a safe and comfortable treatment.