A lovely little clinic tucked away just opposite a pub on Birmingham Road, the Essington Clinic…read morewill pop your discs, straighten your spine, level your legs and generally have you fit as a whistle in no time.
I first heard about this place a few years ago, when my very tall husband, who never stands up straight, had to come here for an adjustment because he was walking like Madonna when she first gets out of bed.
After that, my stepson, who also never used to stand up straight, came here, and suddenly, is walking better, standing perfectly straight, and looking all round much better for it all.
So when lower back pain started troubling me a few weeks ago, so much so that I was having trouble going on walks with the hubby, I figured it was time to head in.
Like most chiropractic practices, the fees are not cheap, however, in many cases, if you are referred from your GP, your cost is free or reduced. You can also claim the cost back on any private insurance you may have.
However, the clinic is a lovely place, with some of the nicest receptionists I've ever met in my life - these ladies are so sweet and efficient, you want to stay round for milk and cookies.
There are changing areas to put on the sexy little gown with which you'll confront your torturer, who will seem very nice at first, and care a lot about your problems, before they break your back and throw you on the huge pile of bodies while cackling maliciously.
Or, just fix your back so it doesn't hurt, which is what happened to me.
