Chiropractors can uncover underlying dysfunction before it becomes painful and help you to be the best that you can be through chiropractic care, without drugs or surgery. Whether you are looking for pain relief or would simply like to maximise your health potential and prevent future problems, chiropractic is the all-natural, non-invasive, safe and effective way of reaching your optimal health.

What conditions do Chiropractors treat?

The most common conditions:

• Back pain
• Acute, sub acute and chronic low back pain
• Acute, sub acute and chronic neck pain
• Shoulder & arm pain
• Extremity joint conditions
• Headaches & migraines
• Knee & leg pain
• Sport and Work Injuries
• Dizziness
• Muscle spasms and cramp
• Joint pain

Treatment varies according to patient and condition. Each person is different and requires an individual treatment strategy. We have the expertise to offer a wide variety of solutions.

About our chiropractor

Timo Enmalm, Doctor of Chiropractic, graduated with a Master’s degree in Chiropractic from the renowned Anglo European College of Chiropractic. Timo is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and is accredited by the European Council of Chiropractic Education. As a chiropractor he belongs to the third largest primary health care profession in the world, and he is registered by the General Chiropractic Council that is a UK-wide statutory body. Timo established the Bookham Chiropractic Clinic in February 2005 and took over what is now the Wallington Health Centre in March 2007.

Your First Visit to Chiropractic Surrey Clinic’s

In order to see how chiropractic care can be of benefit to you, your first visit to the clinic is a bit like a check-up. We will assess how your spine and nervous system are functioning, and listen as you tell us exactly what the problem is, or if you attend with no symptoms, how we can help you be your best.

Generally, your first visit is a detailed, thorough examination, including:

• Previous Medical History

• Chiropractic Examination

• Neurological Tests

• Orthopaedic Tests

X- rays if necessary. In house x-ray facility in our Bookham clinic.

How does it work?

Chiropractic works by identifying the underlying cause of pain or health problem and then correcting it. No surgery or drugs are involved – it’s all natural! In fact, one of the first aims is to get patient away from using pain killers. Pain killers only numb the pain but do not work to solve the underlying cause of pain. Furthermore, all drugs have side effects, some of which can be very dangerous. Chiropractors offer hands-on treatment to deliver chiropractic adjustments. This is the application of precise force in accurate direction on a specific joint that is out of alignment or not moving properly. When this happen spinal nerves may become irritated, inflamed and compressed. Adjustments will help the bones to realign and joints to regain their normal function. By removing nerve irritation and normalising the function of joints, ligaments, tendons and organs, the inherent healing ability of your body is restored.

History of Chiropractic

‘Chiropractic’ is derived from the Greek words ‘kheir’ and ‘praxis’, meaning ‘to do by hand’. This describes chiropractic as a drug-free, natural, non-invasive science.

The use of manipulation has been documented for almost 4000 years, first in China and Greece. Hippocrates (400 BC) was the first person to link spinal misalignment with ill health and there are records of spinal manipulation for back problems since that time.

Modern chiropractic was founded by Daniel David Palmer in Davenport, Iowa in 1895. He came up with the term chiropractic and founded the first chiropractic teaching school in 1897. Chiropractic reached the UK in the early 1900′s. Over the past hundred years chiropractic has expanded to become the world’s third largest health care profession after medicine and dentistry.

Chiropractic education and statutory regulation

Chiropractors are well trained health care professionals. On average five years full-time university studies are required. The studies include anatomy, neurology, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, behavioural sciences, diagnosis and manipulative skills to mention but a few. In the UK all practicing chiropractors are required by law to register with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). The GCC’s primary function is to protect the patient by operating statutory regulation for chiropractors and setting the standards for chiropractic education, practice and conduct. Chiropractic is an independent registered primary health care profession.

Today chiropractors are the world’s most highly trained and skilled specialists in manipulative therapy.