It’s a fair question — and one we hear a lot. “If chiropractic care is so effective… why didn’t my GP mention it?” You’re not alone in wondering this. Many
No — you don’t need a referral. In the UK, chiropractors are primary healthcare professionals. That means you can see one directly, without needing to go through a GP first.
This is one of the most common things I hear from patients. You’ve had an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. It came back “all clear.”No major disc bulge, no fracture,