The word chiropractic comes from a combination of the Greek words kheiro and praktikos meaning ‘done by hand’.

Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline firmly grounded in science. Although mainly focusing on the relationship between the skeletal and nervous systems, it is concerned with the care of the entire body. Chiropractors use a range of methods to diagnose the state of your health, including a thorough chiropractic, neurological and orthopaedic assessment that may include the use of x-rays. Particular attention is paid to the neuro-musculo-skeletal system (nerves, muscles, bones and joints) and treatment consists of joint and soft tissue manipulation, and manual adjustments. After medicine and dentistry, chiropractic is the third largest healthcare profession in the world with over 60,000 chiropractors worldwide. Like dentistry, chiropractic emphasises the role of preventative care, helping to ensure that minor problems do not become major ones. 

Many people wrongly associate chiropractic with only back pain. Chiropractic is the management of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, which more simply put is the relationship between the muscles, joints and nerves. Chiropractic care includes many different treatment modalities and as such can be effective treatment for a wide range of ailments, including some of the following common complaints:

Headaches (cervicogenic)

The prevention of migraines

Mechanical Neck pain

Shoulder pain

Joints pains

Back pain

Sciatica

Hip and knee osteoarthritis

Muscle cramps and spasms

Chiropractic recognises that your body has a powerful ability to deal with and heal various knocks, bumps and injuries, as well as to detoxify and destroy the day-to-day poisons and bugs that you encounter all the time. This healing ability is organised and co-ordinated by your nervous system: the brain and spinal cord, together with all the nerves that connect the spinal cord to every single cell in your body.

There are many techniques that chiropractors can use to address MSK conditions. The main one used here at the Weston Chiropractic Centre is Sacro-Occiptal Technique (SOT). A fundamental objective of SOT is to balance the co-ordinated movements in the spinal column and the pelvis. SOT employs wedge shaped blocks positioned under your pelvis when you are lying on your back or front. The blocks allow the body to adjust to its correct alignment and balance. There are many combinations of the block positions that may be used, determined by tests that precede each adjustment. Your chiropractor will use various tests and observations together with specific signs and indicators to determine the type of adjustment needed.

The Chiropractic qualification is a full time four to five year university Masters degree. Following this, every year each Chiropractor has to meet the demands of the Continuing Professional Development in order to maintain their skills and knowledge and continue their registration with the governing body the General Chiropractic Council.

Yes, Chiropractic Care can be safely adapted to support people across all ages and circumstances. Our chiropractors are trained in gentle, tailored techniques suitable for babies- even from just a few days old- helping to address issues related to birth trauma and early development. Every treatment is personalised to ensure comfort, safety, and the most appropriate care for each individual.

The Chiropractic Act received Royal Assent in 1994 which enabled the establishment of a General Chiropractic Council, and a General Register of Chiropractors has been established to maintain patient safety. Just as a Doctor of Medicine or Dentist has to be registered, so do Chiropractors. It is illegal to practice as a chiropractor whilst not listed on the General Register of Chiropractors.

The Apthorp Centre features numerous large, airy, bright rooms with tall ceilings, including a spacious rehabilitation gym that opens onto a tranquil garden—ideal for tailored exercise and recovery programs—and a bright, mirrored studio which has been used for Pilates, yoga, and Reiki classes. The centre has also hosted talks, Q&A sessions, and interactive cooking workshops in its light-filled conservatory, which includes a fully equipped kitchen designed for group learning and wellness-focused culinary events. The garden is a beautifully maintained outdoor space that has also hosted charity open days and outdoor yoga classes. For more information on renting spaces at Apthorp please contact: jane@apthorpcentre.com

Apthorp is located in a tranquil setting on Weston Road beside Victoria Park, the Apthorp Centre invites you to extend your sense of well-being with a peaceful walk through the nearby Botanical Gardens or the Apthorp Centre garden following your treatment.

Yes, we offer limited on-site parking. There is also additional parking available nearby along Weston Road and in the surrounding area. For cyclists, there is a secure area to lock your bike on the premises.

Yes — alongside the Apthorp Centre in Bath, we also run Brecon Chiropractic in Wales. While each clinic operates independently, they share the same commitment to high-quality chiropractic care. If you're looking to find out more about either centre, feel free to get in touch: Tel 01874 623930

https://www.breconchiropracticcentre.com/

10 Watergate, Brecon, LD3 9AN

Tel: 01874 623930
Email: reception@breconchiropracticcentre.com

Centre hours:
Monday 8.30am-6pm Tuesday 8.30am-6pm, Wednesday 2pm – 6 pm Thursday  9am – 6pm Friday 8.30am-5pm

Yes, we have a variety of elegant rooms available to rent at the Apthorp Centre, suitable for meetings, workshops, therapy sessions, and small events. Our rooms are bright, comfortable, and available at flexible times throughout the week. Whether you need a space for a few hours or on a regular basis, we offer competitive rates and can tailor arrangements to suit your needs.

To check availability, pricing, or to arrange a viewing, please contact us directly or visit the Rent a Room section of our website.