Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chiropractic Care in Reading
Established in Caversham, Reading since 1963, Pim Chiropractic Clinics has built a legacy of excellence in chiropractic care spanning two generations. Our clinic, located at 2 Richmond Road, specialises in treating lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, cervinogenic headaches, and joint pain, utilising over 30 years of expertise from Dr Richard Pim, a Doctor of Chiropractic. As a family-run practice rooted in a tradition of healthcare excellence, we combine decades of experience with the latest treatment technologies to deliver tailored solutions for each patient. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our registration with the General Chiropractic Council, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. Patients consistently praise our approachable, results-driven consultations, with testimonials highlighting significant improvements in chronic conditions and post-operative recovery.We serve Berkshire and surrounding areas, offering evening and weekend appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. Our purpose-built clinic features advanced chiropractic treatment tables, reflecting our dedication to modern, effective care. With a heritage of trust and a focus on spinal health, we prioritise direct, compassionate patient interactions over impersonal methodologies. Our proven track record in alleviating nerve-related discomfort and restoring mobility has made us a trusted choice for individuals from all walks of life, including athletes, pregnant women, and the elderly. By maintaining transparency in our methods and maintaining continuity of care across generations, we continue to uphold our reputation as leaders in chiropractic treatment within the region.
Services
Lower back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Joint pain
Cervinogenic headaches
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of chiropractic expertise from Dr Richard Pim
- Our family legacy spans 54 years of continuous chiropractic practice
- Personalised treatment plans for back pain, sciatica and headaches
- Purpose-built clinic with advanced chiropractic treatment tables
- Proven results with 98% patient satisfaction rate from 100+ reviews
Associations and certifications
- General Chiropractic Council
What people say
Excellent results
Very experienced
Pain free
Highly recommend
Compassionate and professional
Services
Lower back pain
Our targeted chiropractic adjustments address lumbar spine misalignments causing lower back pain. Using precise spinal manipulations, we relieve nerve pressure and restore mobility. Patients report significant improvement in disc prolapse recovery and chronic discomfort through our tailored treatment plans.
Sciatica
Specialised treatments for sciatic nerve compression combine spinal adjustments with soft tissue therapy. We address root causes of radiating leg pain and numbness through evidence-based techniques developed over our 60-year practice history, achieving lasting symptom relief.
Neck pain
Gentle cervical manipulations and posture correction techniques alleviate neck pain from whiplash or poor ergonomics. Our approach integrates muscle relaxation therapy with spinal realignment, proven effective for cervinogenic headaches and restricted mobility.
Joint pain
Comprehensive management for joint pain in shoulders, knees, and hips uses chiropractic adjustments combined with mobility exercises. We improve synovial fluid circulation and joint function through techniques refined over decades of treating sports injuries and age-related conditions.
Cervinogenic headaches
Targeted upper cervical adjustments reduce headache frequency by correcting nerve irritation at the skull-base junction. This non-invasive approach addresses migraine triggers and tension headaches through precise spinal realignment techniques.
People
Dr Richard Pim
Principal Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with 30+ years' experience, graduated from Palmer College in 1984. Specialises in complex spinal conditions and post-operative rehabilitation, maintaining family tradition of excellence established by his father.
Dr Desmond Pim
Founder
Retired chiropractor with 54 years' practice, established Reading clinic in 1963. Graduated from Palmer College in 1956 after successful self-treatment for back pain, inspiring three children to join the profession.
Michael Pim
Chiropractor
Registered practitioner with extensive training from Palmer College, joined family practice after graduation. Specialises in sports injury rehabilitation and ergonomic assessments for workplace-related musculoskeletal conditions.
Fiona Pim
Chiropractor
Third family member in practice, brings additional expertise in prenatal chiropractic care. Graduated with distinction from Palmer College, focusing on gentle adjustment techniques for expectant mothers and elderly patients.
Questions
What conditions do you treat at Pim Chiropractic Clinic?
We specialise in back pain, sciatica, neck pain, joint pain, and cervinogenic headaches, treating patients from 18 to 80 years old with both acute and chronic conditions.
How long has the clinic been operating in Reading?
We've provided chiropractic care in Reading since 1963, with current principal Dr Richard Pim continuing the family tradition established by his father over 60 years ago.
What makes your chiropractic approach unique?
Our combination of generational expertise, advanced treatment tables, and personalised care plans delivers targeted relief while addressing underlying spinal health issues.
Do you offer evening and weekend appointments?
Yes, we provide flexible scheduling with evening appointments Monday-Thursday until 8pm and Saturday sessions from 9am-2pm at our Richmond Road clinic.
Are your chiropractors registered with professional bodies?
All practitioners are fully registered with the General Chiropractic Council, maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and continuing education.
