Frequently Asked Questions: Chiropractic Care
Q. Is Chiropractic treatment safe?
Yes, chiropractic care is exceptionally safe and recognised as the third-largest primary healthcare profession in the UK after medicine and dentistry. All our chiropractors at Newcastle Chiropractic have completed a rigorous 5-year university-level degree and hold full registration with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). Backed by years of clinical experience helping thousands of local patients find relief, you can be completely confident that your care plan will be expertly tailored to your unique physical needs and personal safety.
Q. What should I expect from a chiropractic adjustment and how does it feel?
Most chiropractic adjustments feel excellent and provide an immediate sense of relief and well-being. During your first adjustment at our Newcastle-under-Lyme clinic, you might hear a loud popping sound. This audible pop is perfectly normal and simply indicates that trapped gas bubbles have been safely released from the joint fluid, instantly taking pressure off your spine.
Q. How long will my chiropractic care take?
Recovery is highly individual and depends on several critical factors, including how long you have had the problem, the severity of the spinal structural damage, your lifestyle habits, and your consistency with appointments. Following your initial consultation, your chiropractor will explain your problem in detail as well as how to get rid of it, how long it will take, and how to stop it recurring.
Q. What are your chiropractic fees and treatment costs?
We have designed our pricing structure to ensure individuals and families across Newcastle-under-Lyme can access the highest quality spinal care at an affordable rate. You have the flexibility to pay per visit or purchase a discounted block of care to save money. We also offer special concession fees for secondary family members living in the same household. For full transparent pricing, please view Our Fees page.
Q. What happens if I ignore my spinal pain or just use painkillers?
Clinical evidence consistently shows that uncorrected spinal alignment issues and joint restrictions progressively worsen over time if left untreated. Simply masking the symptoms with short-term pain relief will eventually lead to greater pain, increased suffering, and more expensive long-term treatment bills. Taking proactive care of your spine is a priceless investment in your health.
Q. Do I need a referral from my GP to visit Newcastle Chiropractic?
No, you do not need a referral from your NHS GP to visit us. Chiropractors are qualified primary healthcare providers, meaning members of the public can book appointments with us directly. While we do welcome patients who have been directly recommended to our clinic by local North Staffordshire GPs, a formal referral is never a requirement.
Q. Is treatment covered by private health insurance?
Most likely, yes. Newcastle Chiropractic is fully registered with most major private health insurance companies (including Bupa, AXA, and Aviva). If we are not currently set up with your specific provider, our team will gladly handle the paperwork to introduce ourselves to them and make your claims process as smooth as possible.
Q. Which local areas around Newcastle-under-Lyme do you serve?
Our clinic provides expert treatment for back pain, neck pain, and headaches & migraines to patients across the entire Borough of Newcastle. We regularly welcome patients looking for a chiropractor near Keele, Wolstanton, Clayton, and Silverdale, as well as Chesterton, Bradwell, and Cross Heath.
Q. What if your Newcastle clinic is fully booked or I commute into Stoke?
If you need an immediate appointment or find that our Newcastle-under-Lyme clinic is temporarily fully booked, you can seamlessly schedule your care at our sister practice, City Chiropractic Clinic, located just 2.5 miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. Both of our practices are owned and operated under the same clinical leadership, meaning you will receive the exact same high standard of professional, results-driven chiropractic care at either location. This dual-clinic setup gives you ultimate flexibility and peace of mind when managing your spinal health across North Staffordshire.