Chiropractic

Chiropractic specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that are due to problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves of the body, particularly those of the spine.

Treatment consists of a wide range of manipulative techniques designed to improve the function of the joints, relieving pain and muscle spasm.

Common conditions treated with Chiropractic include:

Back pain
Neck pain
Arthritic pain
Extremity pain (arms, wrists, hands, legs, knees, ankles and feet)
Repetitive strain injuries
Tennis elbow
Carpel tunnel
Herniated disc
Headache
Jaw ache
Musculoskeletal injuries
Sporting injuries
Injuries at work
Scoliosis
Spondylosis
Spondylolisthesis
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Shoulder pain
Generalised stiffness and dysfunction

Dr James Shorthouse D.C. is a member of the British Chiropractic Association. Founded in 1925, the BCA represents over 50% of UK chiropractors. All BCA chiropractors have undergone a minimum four-year full-time internationally-accredited undergraduate course and are registered with the General Chiropractic Council, the UK's statutory regulator for the profession. The BCA aim to promote, encourage and maintain high standards of conduct, practice, education and training within the profession in the UK.

After studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2000, James went on to study at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in Treforest, Pontypridd, where he developed a true love for the discipline of Chiropractic health care. He has a keen interest in diagnostic imaging, sport related injuries, accidents at work or in motor vehicles, as well as a vast array of neuromusculoskeletal and spinal complaints.