Chiropractic Care at
Southside Chiropractic
At Southside Chiropractic, we provide personalised chiropractic care for individuals and families throughout Glasgow's Southside. Every person is different, so we do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. We consider your health, lifestyle, movement, comfort and individual goals before recommending care that is appropriate for you.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession concerned with the assessment, care and management of the muscles, joints and nervous system, with a particular focus on the spine.
Your spine is made up of a series of joints that should move and function together. When an area becomes stiff, restricted, irritated or overloaded, it may contribute to pain, tension or changes in the way you move.
A chiropractor assesses your posture, movement, joints, muscles and overall function to help identify areas that may not be moving or working as effectively as they could.
Chiropractic care may include gentle, targeted adjustments, mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques, movement advice and practical guidance tailored to your individual needs.
Our aim is to help you move more comfortably, understand your body better and feel supported in taking an active role in your health and wellbeing.
Our Diversified Approach
We use a diversified approach to chiropractic care. This means we draw upon a range of chiropractic techniques rather than using exactly the same treatment for every person.
The technique we choose will depend on factors including your age, health, preferences, presentation and comfort. Your chiropractor will explain the available options and discuss your care with you before beginning treatment. Your care may include one technique or a combination of approaches.
Care Adapted To You
Pregnancy
The body changes considerably throughout pregnancy. Chiropractic care can be modified using comfortable positioning, supportive cushions and gentle techniques appropriate to the individual and their stage of pregnancy.
Please tell your chiropractor about your pregnancy and any related health concerns so that your care can be planned appropriately.
Babies & Children
When assessing babies and children, chiropractors use techniques that are different from those commonly associated with adult chiropractic care.
Any care provided is adapted to the child's age, size and stage of development. The chiropractor will explain the assessment and proposed approach to the parent or guardian and obtain consent before proceeding.
Older Adults
Care for older adults is adapted according to mobility, bone health, medical history, comfort and personal preference.
Gentle mobilisation, Activator techniques, blocks and other low-force approaches may be considered where appropriate.
Techniques We May Use
Manual Adjustments
Precise, controlled movements applied to a joint by hand. They aim to improve joint movement and may help
reduce stiffness or discomfort.
Some adjustments can create a clicking or popping sound.
This is simply a change in pressure within the joint and is not required for an adjustment to be effective.
Mobilisation Techniques
Mobilisation involves slower, controlled movements that gently guide a joint through its available range of motion.
We may use mobilisation or other lower-force techniques where a gentler approach is preferred.
Activator Adjustments
An Activator is a small handheld instrument that delivers a quick and gentle impulse to a specific ares
This approach uses very little movement and may be suitable for people who prefer a lighter technique or for situations where a manual adjustment may not be appropriate
Soft-tissue & Movement
Your care may also include work involving the muscles and other soft tissues surrounding a restricted or uncomfortable area. We may provide stretches, movement exercises, postural guidance or practical advice to help support your care outside the practice.
Chiropractic Blocks
Specially shaped blocks may be positioned underneath the pelvis or another part of the body while you lie comfortably on the treatment table.
The blocks use positioning and the weight of your own body to encourage gentle changes in movement and alignment.
This is generally a low-force and comfortable technique.
