Dr Chris Ford

Dr of Chiropractic (retired), BSc (hons) Chiro.

I qualified from Oxford Brookes/Bournemouth AECC back in 2001, giving me over 20 years (30,000 + consultations) experience working in Medical Centres, Chiropractic Clinics, and Elite Level Sports Facilities. Prior to that, I held a degree in psychiatric nursing. I am currently non-practicing as a registered Chiropractor, so do not offer Chiropractic treatment. I do, however, have a wealth of knowledge and experience to tap into.

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My clients in professional sport include:

  • Rugby: – Bath Rugby Club; Including England captain Ben Clarke who opened my clinic in Bath, Scottish internationals, Max and Thom Evans.
  • Formula 1: – Vitantonio Luizzi (Red Bull, Force India), Robert Doornbos (Red Bull).
  • Golf: – Ryder Cup Golfers, Lee Westwood, Paul McGinley
  • Athletics: – Archie Davis (GB/ England), Leon Reid (Olympic Sprinter, Ireland) ++

My experience is that patients can feel rather ‘rushed’ in Medical and Chiropractic Clinics, even the initial assessment consultation tends to be a one-way, fact finding session for the doctor. The patient is often left with many unanswered questions. I will ensure you have a much better learning experience – and you will learn a lot!

The key causes of Neuro, Muscular & Skeletal dysfunction only really become apparent during deeper extended discussions. Fully understanding your symptoms is at least half-way to recovery – Fully understanding the primary causes can prevent recurrence.

We will identify options for treatment if I recommend that is what is required.

I can refer you to a specialist such as Chiropractor or Physiotherapist in your area, providing them with an initial overview of your history and symptoms. I will also try to ensure you don’t get sold excessive and costly treatment plans (this can and does happen in my opinion).

It may be that medical assessment is required if anything suggests a non-mechanical issue.

  • I can offer the time to deep dive into possible reasons for your symptoms or recurring issues by offering:

    • A full explanation of your diagnosis with pictures and diagrams
    • A review of X-Rays, MRI’s, and other diagnostics/reports
    • A ‘second opinion’ or differential diagnosis**

  • Nearly all neuro / muscular / skeletal conditions arise from imbalances and asymmetry due to our everyday activities and stresses. We can analyse your:

    • Ergonomics
    • Working / lifting postures and positions
    • Desk and workplace set-up
    • Posture and stresses (mental/physical)

  • We can work out where you may need to rehabilitate to correct imbalances so I can provide:

    • Specific and targeted exercise videos or PDF’s
    • Strengthening or stretching routines
    • Fine tuning your nervous system to protect you from further ‘injury’
    • Advice on sports rehab and training

** fun fact: I recently met a lady suffering with a right sided sharp pain in her pelvis, radiating to the upper leg – it sounded like a typical, mechanical, pelvic joint alignment issue to me and sure enough, on examination, this was the case – she had a simple treatment, and the symptoms went away. She had previously been in hospital for tests regarding her pain and, their diagnosis??? – Long Covid !!!

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