Jim has a diverse background: originally an engineer, he then trained as a fitness instructor and owned a Health and Leisure centre. After suffering a back problem, he trained as a chiropractor.

As well as working at Colne Valley Clinic and in Manchester, he lectures in biomechanics at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic and works as a consultant to companies who want to implement rehabilitation programmes for their employees.

He has a special interest in working with skiers and children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

All Chiropractic deals with the problems caused by imbalances in the bony structures of the body. Misalignment in the spine, pelvis or other joints can cause interference with nerve supply, leading to pain or changes in sensation. Poor nerve supply can limit optimum health.

All Chiropractors must be registered with the regulatory body, the GCC, and undertake a 5 year course of study which includes development of palpation and manipulation skills, rehabilitation techniques, the evaluation of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the detection of the underlying diseases. Chiropractors work closely with other health professionals and are Primary Care Practitioners.

McTimoney Chiropractic aims to bring the whole skeletal structure into alignment using fast and relatively light adjustments. These are precise, very quick movements during which the client normally experiences little or no discomfort. Time is needed for the body to adjust, and a series of treatments is usually recommended.

Conditions commonly treated with this chiropractic method are back, neck and shoulder pains, repetitive strain injuries, whiplash, sciatica, migraines, tension headaches, arthritis, menstrual problems, and sports injuries. However, many other problems may have their roots in the subtle structural imbalances which McTimoney Chiropractic can correct.

McTimoney Chiropractic is suitable for babies and the very frail.

The initial consultation takes between 1 and 2 hours and includes:
- Taking a full medical history
- Orthopaedic and neurological tests as appropriate to help diagnose the nature of the problem
- A structural assessment
- A McTimoney chiropractic treatment

Follow up treatments are between 30-60 minutes. Typically, for acute problems, between 2 and 6 treatments are required depending on the nature of the problem and the patient's circumstances. For longer standing conditions, more treatments may be required. Following this, people choose to go on a maintenance programme which reflects their personal needs.

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