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How can a Chiropractor help you? Chiropractic is a hands-on treatment; the practitioner uses the hands to adjust the spine and joints within the body to ensure correct alignment so that the nervous system can work efficiently giving you optimal health. Your spinal column is made up of 24 movable vertebrae, the sacrum and coccyx which house the spinal column that transmits nerve information throughout the rest of the body. If the spinal column becomes misaligned then the nerves may become compressed or impinged resulting in pain and discomfort. The most common cause of this is poor posture, incorrect lifting, falls, car accidents and sporting injuries. McTimoney Chiropractic is a gentle holistic treatment. It is gentle because it is an extremely light method; the adjustments rely on speed and accuracy in which they are performed rather than force. It is holistic because the chiropractor will assess the whole body for misalignments and then adjust accordingly. A combination of chiropractic and sports massage is often used when required but either treatment can also be used individually.