Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Whitley Bay
Monkseaton Chiropractic has served the Tyne and Wear communities of Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, and Tynemouth since 2001. Our philosophy centres on health as a foundational asset, prioritising the uncovering of underlying causes of health issues while offering tailored care plans for rapid results. We combine relief care with long-term wellness education, advocating for proactive health management over reactive treatment. Our team, led by Dr. Duncan Rockett, delivers thorough evaluations and adjustments, ensuring patients receive immediate care during initial visits.With a focus on nervous system optimisation, we address conditions ranging from back pain to cranial issues, employing techniques like SOT and cranial chiropractic. Our commitment extends to community education, aiming to shift public perception from sickness care to wellness-focused models. Patients consistently highlight our professional, caring approach and the tangible improvements in pain management and mobility.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Sacro-Occipital Technique
Cranial Chiropractic
Prenatal Adjustments
Pediatric Care
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in chiropractic care since 2001.
- Our team uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and cranial chiropractic methods.
- We provide care for patients from infants to centenarians.
- Our doctor holds the 'Certified Craniopath' qualification.
- We were awarded 'Chiropractor of the Year' for 2024.
Associations and certifications
- Royal College of Chiropractors
What people say
Very caring
Thorough assessment
Pain relief
Friendly staff
Highly recommend
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on optimising nervous system function through precise spinal adjustments. By addressing misalignments that disrupt nerve communication, we help alleviate pain and improve overall health. Patients receive tailored treatment plans combining manual adjustments with lifestyle advice for long-term wellness benefits.
Sacro-Occipital Technique
Sacro-Occipital Technique addresses cranial and pelvic imbalances using specialised blocks for gentle corrections. This method proves particularly effective for prenatal care, postural issues, and neurological conditions. Our practitioners have advanced training in SOT, ensuring precise application of this evidence-based approach for optimal patient outcomes.
Cranial Chiropractic
Cranial chiropractic specialises in correcting skull bone misalignments affecting TMJ disorders, headaches, and sinus issues. Using light touch techniques, we address cranial nerve compression to relieve facial pain and improve neurological function. This gentle approach suits patients of all ages, including infants and elderly individuals.
Prenatal Adjustments
Prenatal chiropractic care supports maternal health through safe, pregnancy-specific adjustments. We address postural changes, pelvic alignment, and nerve pressure to ease discomfort and prepare for labour. Our certified practitioners use gentle techniques that accommodate changing bodies while maintaining foetal safety throughout all trimesters.
Pediatric Care
Pediatric chiropractic services address developmental spinal issues using extremely gentle techniques. We help children with posture problems, sports injuries, and neurological conditions through age-appropriate adjustments. Early intervention supports proper nervous system development, with treatments tailored to each child's unique growth patterns and activity levels.
People
Dr Duncan Rockett
Chiropractor
Dr Rockett graduated with first-class honours from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2001. He holds advanced qualifications in cranial chiropractic and SOT, lectures internationally, and serves as SOTO Europe President. With over two decades of clinical experience, he specialises in prenatal and sports chiropractic care.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, joint issues, headaches, and cranial problems using chiropractic adjustments. Our services also include prenatal and pediatric care for nervous system optimisation.
Do you offer prenatal chiropractic care?
Yes, we provide specialised prenatal adjustments to address pregnancy-related postural changes and prepare for labour using gentle, safe techniques tailored for expectant mothers.
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We employ Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), cranial chiropractic, diversified methods, and soft tissue work. Treatment plans combine these techniques based on individual patient needs and conditions.
Are chiropractic adjustments painful?
Most patients find adjustments comfortable. Some may experience mild discomfort during initial treatments, but our practitioners use gentle techniques minimising any potential discomfort.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial consultations last 45 minutes including examination and first treatment. Follow-up appointments typically take 15 minutes, focusing on targeted adjustments and progress assessments.
Is chiropractic care safe for children?
Yes, we offer gentle, age-appropriate adjustments for children addressing developmental spinal issues and supporting nervous system health through safe, non-invasive techniques.
