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Expert Chiropractic Treatment in Birmingham
Chronic back pain. A neck that won’t turn properly. Headaches that keep coming back. These are problems that affect your work, your sleep and the activities you care about. At Harborne Chiropractic Clinic, we diagnose and treat the root cause — not just the symptoms — so you can get back to living fully.
Our chiropractors are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and bring a level of clinical skill that goes well beyond traditional spinal adjustments. You don’t need a GP referral. You can book directly and be assessed within days.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic is a regulated, evidence-based healthcare discipline focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions — particularly those involving the spine, joints, muscles and nervous system.
Treatment centres on hands-on manipulation and mobilisation — precise, controlled movements applied to joints that are restricted, poorly aligned or not moving as they should. This reduces pain, restores mobility and removes the mechanical stress that causes symptoms to persist or recur.
At Harborne, our chiropractors combine these core techniques with a broader clinical toolkit including:
- Spinal manipulation and mobilisation — precise, controlled adjustments to restore joint mobility, reduce nerve irritation and remove the mechanical stress that drives pain and restricted movement
- Sports massage and soft tissue therapy
- Graston technique — instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation to break down scar tissue and fascial restriction
- Cupping therapy — decompression technique to release deep muscle tension, improve circulation and promote tissue recovery
- Dry needling — targeting chronic muscle pain, trigger points and movement dysfunction
- Targeted exercise rehabilitation
- Shockwave therapy (for stubborn, chronic conditions)
- Kinesiology taping
- Postural assessment and ergonomic advice
- Nutritional guidance where relevant
This multi-disciplinary approach means your treatment is built around your specific condition, lifestyle and goals — not a generic protocol.
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Conditions We Treat
Our chiropractors treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages, including:
- Back pain — acute, chronic and postural
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Sciatica and nerve-related leg pain
- Disc bulges and herniation
- Headaches and migraines with a musculoskeletal component
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff problems
- Hip, knee and ankle pain
- Sports injuries and performance-related conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Postural problems from desk work and sedentary lifestyles
- Joint pain associated with osteoarthritis
- Pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain
If your condition isn’t listed above, contact us directly. Our team will be honest about whether chiropractic is appropriate for you — and if another discipline (physiotherapy, sports massage or shockwave therapy) would serve you better, we’ll tell you.
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What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your initial consultation is a comprehensive clinical assessment, not a rushed 10-minute appointment. We take the time to understand your full history, identify the underlying cause of your problem and explain exactly what we find.
Clinical History
We’ll ask about your symptoms, how they started, what makes them better or worse, your medical history and lifestyle. This context is critical — it shapes every clinical decision we make.
Physical examination
We assess your posture, range of motion, joint function, muscle strength and neurological status. Where indicated, we may carry out orthopaedic tests to rule out conditions that require a different pathway.
Diagnosis and treatment plan
We give you a clear diagnosis, explain the clinical reasoning behind it and set out a realistic treatment plan with defined goals. We don’t keep you in the dark about timelines or costs.
First Treatment
In most cases, treatment begins in the same session. Many patients report feeling a meaningful reduction in pain or improvement in mobility immediately after their first appointment.
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Why Choose Harborne Chiropractic?
Founded in 2013 by Guy and Elizabeth Falco, Harborne Chiropractic has grown into one of Birmingham’s most established and trusted musculoskeletal clinics. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Experienced, GCC-registered chiropractors with advanced clinical training
- A genuine multi-disciplinary team — chiropractic, physiotherapy, sports massage and shockwave therapy under one roof
- Recognised by major health insurers including BUPA, AXA Health and Aviva
- No GP referral required — book directly and be
- A clinic that treats patients of all ages, from children to older adults
- Honest, clear advice — if chiropractic isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you
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Health Insurance
We are recognised providers for BUPA, AXA Health and Aviva. If you have private health insurance that covers chiropractic, contact your insurer to confirm your policy cover before booking and we’ll handle the rest. Patients without insurance are equally welcome — we offer transparent, straightforward self-pay pricing.
