Your Oxford Chiropractor for Back & Neck Pain

A chiropractor assesses how your spine and joints are moving, finds the areas that have stiffened or become irritated, and uses controlled hands-on techniques to restore that movement. The aim is to take the strain off the tissues that have been compensating, which is usually what has been generating the pain.

Most people find it comfortable and describe relief rather than pain. If an area is already inflamed it can feel tender for a day or two afterwards, in the same way that exercise does. We tell you what to expect before we do anything, and we adjust the technique if you would prefer something gentler.

It depends entirely on how long the problem has been there and what is causing it. Recent, straightforward back pain often settles in a handful of sessions. Something you have carried for years takes longer. We give you an honest estimate after the first assessment and reassess as we go rather than committing you to a fixed block up front.

No. You can book directly with our Oxfordshire chiropractic clinic. If we think your problem is better handled by someone else, or that imaging is worth arranging first, we will tell you and help you take the next step.

Frequently, yes. Headaches that start at the base of the skull, sit behind the eyes or build through the working day often trace back to restriction in the upper neck. Addressing that restriction tends to reduce both how often they arrive and how hard they hit.

Yes. Techniques and positioning are adapted throughout, and we use specialist support so you are never lying awkwardly. Pregnancy-related lower back and pelvic pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us.

Something you can move comfortably in. Leggings, joggers or a loose t-shirt are ideal. You will not need to change into a gown, and we will always explain what we are doing before we do it.

Many people notice a change in movement after the first session, even if the pain itself takes a little longer to settle. Longstanding problems improve in steps rather than all at once, so we track how you are doing between visits and adjust the plan around it.

Frequently. Term-time posture is brutal on the neck and mid back, and a lot of what we treat in that group is straightforward once someone actually looks at it. We work around teaching and lecture schedules where we can, and the early and late slots exist partly for this reason.

Almost never. Stopping entirely tends to stiffen things further. More often we adjust what is restricted, then look at saddle height, reach and how long you are spending in one position. Most Oxford cyclists keep riding throughout their care.

Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 11am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 5pm, and Friday and Saturday 8am to 12pm. We are closed on Sundays. The early and late slots go quickly, so book ahead if you need one either side of work.

We are at 6A Butter Market, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3EW. Call us on 01844 212100. From Oxford the run out east is straightforward and takes well under half an hour outside peak times, which is often quicker than crossing the city centre. There is free parking on site, so you are not hunting for a space or feeding a meter.