OUR CHIROPRACTOR

Charlotte Parsley BSc (Hons) MChiro DC

Charlotte obtained a Masters in Chiropractic from The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic having previously completed a degree in genetics. She has taken part in a number of running events including the Cardiff half marathon and the Goring 10k as well as enjoying her role as race secretary. She relaxes by walking with her family and dog and previously trekked 100km in Pembrokeshire in support of Coppafeel!

Her treatment includes spinal and joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation. She has attended post graduate training including nutrition concepts for health, fitness and sport, examination and treatment of the hip and functional muscle testing. She  enjoys treating a wide variety of patients and will tailor the treatment based on your history and her examination findings

Conditions we treat include:

• Joint pains
• Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
• Elbow pain and tennis elbow arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck
• Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
• General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from injury or accident)
• Generalised aches and pains
• Ankle sprain (short term management)
• Cramp
• Mechanical neck pain 
• Migraine prevention
• Minor sports injuries
• Muscle spasms
• Plantar fasciitis (short term management)
• Rotator cuff injuries, disease or disorders
• Sciatica 
• Soft tissue disorders of the shoulder and shoulder complaints (dysfunction, disorders and pain)
• Tension and inability to relax

Sport and Rehabilitation

Charlotte has experience treating a wide variety of athletes including county rugby players, footballers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, pilates instructors, triathletes and runners. She understands the drive to return to sport and aims to achieve this as quickly and safely as possible. Where applicable she will personalise a rehabilitation programme, discuss your nutrition and give advice on changes which may improve your training technique