All posts by Matthew Bateman
Vulnerable Patient Groups and High Risk Patient Groups
At Core Chiropractic we are attemptng to Mitigiate the risk to patients and their families as much as possible
Please understand that if you are in one of the following group which is cosidered to be vunerable or if you live with somebody in these groups thenwe ask you contact the clinic and make us aware of this before attending. We will then do what is possible to mitigate as much risk as possible or advise we book you in for a video appointment instead
PLEASE INFORM THE CLINIC IF YOU HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING
1.
A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST IN THE PREVIOUS 3
WEEKS
2.
A PERSISTANT COUGH IN THE PREVIOUS 10DAYS
3.
A HIGH TEMPERATURE IN THE PREVIOUS 10DAYS
4.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH IN THE PREVIOUS 10DAYS
5.
RUNNY NOSE, BLOCKED NOSE OR NASAL IRRITATION IN THE PREVIOUS 10DAYS
6.
CHANGE IN SENSE OF TASTE OR SMELL IN THE
PREVIOUS 10DAYS
PLEASE
DO NOT ATTEND THE APPPOITMENT IF YOU ARE OR LIVE WITH SOMEBODY WHOSE IS IN A CLINICALY VUNERABLE GROUP INCLUDING
Have had an organ transplant
Are having chemotherapy or antibody treatment for cancer, including immunotherapy
Are having an intense course of radiotherapy (radical radiotherapy) for lung cancer
Are having targeted cancer treatments that can affect the immune system (such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors)
Have blood or bone marrow cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma)
Have had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in the past 6 months, or are still taking immunosuppressant medicine
Have been told by a doctor they you have a severe lung condition (such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma or severe COPD)
Have a condition that means they have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID or sickle cell)
Aretaking medicine that makes them much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids)
Have a serious heart condition
Are pregnant
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU LIVE WITH SOMEBODDY IN A CLINICALLY VUNERBLE GROUP OR IN A MODERATE RISK GROUP SUCH AS
Are 70 or older
Are pregnant
Have a lung condition that’s not severe (such as asthma, COPD, emphysema or bronchitis)
Have heart disease (such as heart failure)
Have diabetes
Have chronic kidney disease
Have liver disease (such as hepatitis)
Have a condition affecting the brain or nerves (such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy)
Have a condition that means they have a high risk of getting infections
Are taking medicine that can affect the immune system (such as low doses of steroids)
Otherwise please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you then.
Brighton Chiropractic Clinic Open
Brighton Chiropractic Clinic Open for Appointments
We are happy to announce that Core Chiropractic Clinic in Brighton is Open for Appointments as of the 1st of June
Since the 23rd March Core Chiropractic has been closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 throughout the community. However in the previous few weeks advice from the Government, Public Health England and the British Chiropractic Association have changed and approved the reopening for clinics
After a thorough risk assessment and procurement of relevant equipment needed we have made the following measures for opening of the clinic to protect its patients and practitioners
What we ask of you!
1. Please do not attend any appointments if you suffer with any symptoms of Covid-19 including the following
• A positive Covid-19 diagnostic test
• A high temperature
• A persistent cough
• Shortness of Breath
• Change in sense of taste or smell
• If a member of your household is self isolating
• If you are classed as or live with anybody who is considered venerable or high risk. If you are in these groups then please email m.bateman@ccsussex..co.uk and we can try to either book a video appointment or mitigate risks even further. For further information on Vulnerable/High Risk Patient groups please see https://ccsussex.co.uk/vunerable-patient-groups-and-high-risk-patient-groups/
Clinic Premises
1. Doors will be kept open to minimize need for touching surfaces on entrance and exit
2. Seating and clutter has been removed in the clinic reception to prevent patients sitting and loitering
3. Bench fabric has been removed and no towels will be used during treatments to ease clinic cleaning
What you need to do during Appointments
1. Please do not arrive early- please arrive exactly on time for your appointment to avoid meeting people during cross over times between appointments
2. Your temperature will be taken at the start of the appointment via a non-touch visual forehead infrared thermometer (please do not be offended)
3. I have extended appointments to enable thorough cleaning in between appointments and so there is no patient cross over in the clinic
4. We ask you wait outside the clinic until being invited in. If the weather doesn’t allow this then please wait in your vehicle to be called in
5. Please come in and wash your hands before the session, then wash your hands again before leaving
6. Please do not bring anybody else with you too appointments unless needed to chaperone
7. We ask please provide card payments. Cash will not be accepted on site
8. There will be a copy of our Risk Assessment which w will ask you to sign consent to being aware of
Clinic Cleaning
1. In between patients the clinic surfaces will be cleaned with 70% + alcohol cleaning products and/or antibac antiviral cleaning sprays including the bench, doors, chairs and tables
2. Toilets and reception areas will be cleaned in between morning and afternoon sessions
3. Professional cleaning will occur 2 x weekly
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Practitioners will be wearing PPE during appointments including disposable surgical masks, gloves, aprons and shoe covers. Cleanable full face visors will be worn and practitioners will change clothes in each session
2. Patients will be required to have facial coverings. If you do not have anything then you will be offered a disposable surgical mask. Please do not be offended when offered
Please be aware that these measures are taken for your safety, the safety of your families and the community. We will ask these things of our patients as a whole and not on an individual basis so to help mitigate the risks in such an environment and help keep clinic open
We look forward to seeing you soon however in the mean time please stay safe
Dr Matthew Bateman D.C MChiro ICCSP BSc
Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Owner
Tel: 01273 933170
Web: www.ccsussex.co.uk
Low Back Flexibility | Brighton Chiropractor
Low Back Flexibility | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows you how to help with the flexibility of a stiff low back
This exercise which is a combination of Childs Pose and Cobra Yoga positions or McKenzie extensions or Pluto Sniff positions known in various circles and industries.
These should be dine wihtin pain free range of motion and not casue any sharp pain or radicular pain down either legs. If this happens then stop and reduce the stretch
Plank Variations | Brighton Chiropractor
Plank Variations | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows you how to ddo variations of the common plankm that wont cause of exacerbate any back pain
People with histoory of back pain may not benefit from the stand high or elbow plank because at some point the back will arch. If this happens then pressure can build on the low back joints or discs and this can cause more pain
Moving the leg in these positions can avoid dropping the back into an arch but also activate a short weak psoas which is allways a key aggravator to back pain
Work on these plank variations to avoid the common plank causing any issues
Chest Stretches | Brighton Chiropractor
Chest Stretches | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman Shows you how stretch and open up your Pectoral Muscles including Pec major and Pec Minor
Tight Pec Muslces can cause postural issues but also be an effect of postural issues. Either way they need to be addressed by combining opening up the pecs with strengthening the antagonistic muscles in the back
But start here by stretching the Pec Muscles as shown
Brugger Relife Position | Brighton Chiropractor
Brugger Relife Position | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows a simple postural exercise which can be done at home or in the office environment to reset the shoulders against creeping forward
Forward Hunched shoulders is something that occurs when the arms lean forward towards a computer screen etc especially when in a seated position
Practice this exercise every hour when seated for 5 x 5second hold