Chiropractic

Personal Best have been dedicated to providing Nailsworth , Stroud and the Five Valleys with the highest quality chiropractic care since 2001.  Personal Best are committed to working with you to help you achieve your health goals – from reducing your symptoms to maintaining and improving your well being.

Our multiple disciplinary musculoskeletal clinic is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to each and every client.

• You may be suffering from low back pain, neck pain, headaches or joint pain.  
• You may have acute or chronic problems.  
• You may wish for a preventative check-up.  

​Whatever the reason, we listen to every patient's needs and concerns to show them how, through chiropractic, they may be able to achieve a healthier and active life.  Most importantly, we only accept patients we can help.

"I'm in pain, can Chiropractic help me?"

We are often asked "What's the best way of finding out whether Chiropractic can help my problem?".  We believe the answer can be found in a complete Consultation and Examination.

Your initial consultation will include:

• A private consultation with the Chiropractor a thorough spinal examination including orthopaedic and neurological tests a confidential.
• A full Report of our Findings and an explanation of our treatment procedure if we determine Chiropractic can help you.

As we only accept patients we can help, we will offer a referral to the appropriate specialist if we determine that Chiropractic cannot help you.
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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession, specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and management of joint problems (muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves).

What We Treat
We regularly see people of all ages (from toddlers to elderly patients) that present with:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic) 
• We also see patients for migraine prevention.

Over the years we have treated thousands of patients from across the Five Valleys and UK including several professional sports men and women.

Treatment
Treatment aims to restore joint movement in order to help reduce the pain and muscle spasm associated with your condition. Manipulation and soft tissue techniques are carried out to those areas which have lost function through trauma, wear and tear or poor posture/lifestyle habits. Treatment is generally painless, although discomfort may be felt if your joints are already sore.

Your first appointment
On your first visit you will be asked questions about your complaint, medical history and lifestyle. You will also receive a full physical examination in order to find out the cause of your problem.

Subsequent treatments and continued care Following a series of treatments to help restore joint function and reduce pain, you will also be given advice on how to manage your problem. This includes postural advice if you have a desk job or if you slouch in your spare time. You may also be given advice on everyday activities that may be putting stress on your joints such as lifting and twisting actions.

Joint strengthening and stabilising exercises may also be prescribed to improve the imbalances that have contributed to your problem.

Our team can help with:

• back & shoulder pain
• knee & hip pain
• sports injuries
• neck pain and associated headache
• tennis elbow
• prevention of migraine

The clinic is a registered treatment centre with all the main health care insurance companies including AXA PPP, WPA, Norwich Union, Simply Health, HSA and Standard Life.

Associations & Affiliations
The Personal Best Chiropractic & Sports Therapy Clinic is fully registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and has full membership status with the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), Scottish Chiropractic Association (SCA) and College of Chiropractors, European Chiropractor Union (ECU)
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CONTACT THE STUDIO TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS OR BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: 01453 873811 or click on the button below

​​Dr Mark Porter MBE
GP and medical correspondent

Not only have Carl and the team at Personal Best helped us keep in shape, they have also made the whole process fun. And until I found PB I never associated gyms with fun. Indeed I hated them, which is why I never managed to stick with any fitness regime for more than a few months. The fact that we are still training at PB ten years after we first met Carl says it all really.