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Gentle cranial care at So Healthy Matlock

The head, jaw, neck and surrounding muscles all work together and can be affected by tension, stress, posture and everyday activities. Some people experience discomfort or a feeling of tension around the head, face or jaw and are looking for a gentle approach to care.

At So Healthy Matlock, our chiropractors offer cranial treatment using the Howat Protocol, a gentle technique that forms part of our wider approach to assessing and treating the body.

If you're looking for cranial treatment in Matlock, our friendly team can discuss your symptoms and whether this approach may be appropriate for you.

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What is cranial treatment?

Cranial treatment involves gentle, specific techniques applied to areas of the head and surrounding structures. The aim is to support comfortable movement and reduce areas of tension or restriction where appropriate.

Our chiropractor uses the Howat Protocol, which takes a gentle approach and can be incorporated into an individual treatment plan alongside other chiropractic techniques.

Cranial care is not suitable or necessary for everyone, so an appropriate assessment is important before treatment.

What symptoms may people seek cranial treatment for?

People may seek cranial treatment when experiencing symptoms such as:

• Tension around the head or face
• Jaw or facial tension
• Head and neck discomfort
• Feelings of pressure or tightness
• Neck stiffness alongside head or facial tension
• Muscle tension around the jaw, neck or shoulders

There can be many possible causes of these symptoms. Your chiropractor will consider your individual circumstances rather than assuming that cranial treatment is appropriate.

The Howat Protocol

At So Healthy, our chiropractor uses the Howat Protocol as a gentle cranial technique.

The technique is incorporated into your care based on your individual symptoms, assessment findings and preferences. Treatment is gentle and your chiropractor will explain what they are doing and why.

Where appropriate, the Howat Protocol may be used alongside other chiropractic techniques, movement advice or exercises as part of a wider treatment plan.

Cranial treatment and headaches

Some people experience headaches alongside tension or discomfort around the neck, jaw or head.

Headaches can have many different causes, so they should not automatically be attributed to tension or problems within the musculoskeletal system. Your chiropractor will consider your symptoms as part of your assessment and advise whether chiropractic or cranial care may be appropriate.

If your headaches are new, changing, becoming more frequent or causing you concern, further medical assessment may be recommended.

You can also read more about our Headache Treatment in Matlock if headaches are your main concern.

A gentle, personalised approach

At So Healthy Matlock, we understand that some people prefer a particularly gentle approach to treatment.

Our chiropractors take the time to listen to your symptoms, explain your options and make sure you understand the proposed approach before treatment.

If we feel that another form of healthcare or further medical assessment would be more appropriate, we'll explain this and advise you accordingly.

Looking for cranial treatment in Matlock?

If you're experiencing head, facial, jaw or neck tension and would like to find out whether cranial treatment may be suitable for you, our friendly team at So Healthy Matlock is here to help.

Our chiropractor can discuss the Howat Protocol, assess your individual circumstances and explain the treatment options available to you.

Call 01629 888323 to arrange an appointment or speak to our team about cranial treatment in Matlock.

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Paul Ace

June 1, 2024

Esther was really helpful. Explained the process well as it was my first time and I left feeling better than when I went in!

Barbara Fleet

May 16, 2024

I go to the Kempston branch to see Esther. She is thorough and efficient when she treats me but also is kind and compassionate. I always come away feeling better than when I walked in.

David Huke

May 7, 2024

I have been using the so healthy wellness centre for many many years now and having a quality chiropractor available to see each month has helped me to keep playing tennis 🎾, plus doing many others things that I don’t think I’d be able to do if I didn’t have these regular checkups and adjustments. Many thanks