Frequently Asked Questions | Native Chiropractic, Southwick

Welcome to Native Chiropractic. We are a chiropractic clinic based at 23 Southwick Square, Southwick, West Sussex. We welcome patients from Southwick and surrounding areas, including Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade, Hove and Brighton.

Explore our frequently asked questions to learn more about chiropractic care, our practitioners, appointment process and how to book.

  • Native Chiropractic is located at 23 Southwick Square, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4FP. We welcome patients from Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade, Hove, Brighton and nearby communities.

    Our clinic offers personalised chiropractic assessments and care tailored to each individual's needs.

    Learn more about our chiropractic services, meet our chiropractors, or book a consultation.

  • People seek chiropractic care for a range of musculoskeletal concerns, including lower back pain, neck pain, stiffness and difficulties with movement.

    At Native Chiropractic, we assess your symptoms, medical history and individual needs before discussing whether chiropractic care may be appropriate. Treatment recommendations depend on your circumstances, and we do not guarantee a particular outcome.

    Read more about our People seek chiropractic care for a range of musculoskeletal concerns, including lower back pain, neck pain, stiffness and difficulties with movement.

    At Native Chiropractic, we assess your symptoms, medical history and individual needs before discussing whether chiropractic care may be appropriate. Treatment recommendations depend on your circumstances, and we do not guarantee a particular outcome.

    Read more about our chiropractic approach or find out what happens at your first visit. or find out what happens at your first visit.

  • Some people with lower back pain may benefit from chiropractic care, depending on the cause of their symptoms and their individual circumstances.

    At Native Chiropractic, we begin by discussing your symptoms and health history and carrying out an appropriate examination. We then explain our findings and discuss suitable options, which may include manual treatment, movement advice or referral to another healthcare professional.

    Explore our chiropractic services or arrange a new-patient consultation.

  • Neck pain and stiffness can have several causes. A chiropractor can assess your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate.

    At Native Chiropractic, recommendations are based on your health history, examination findings and individual needs. We will discuss the options available and explain when medical assessment or another form of care may be more suitable.

    Learn about our chiropractic services or contact our clinic with any questions.

  • Sciatica refers to symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, often involving pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg.

    The most appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms. Our chiropractors can assess your presentation and discuss whether chiropractic care is suitable or whether you need further medical assessment.

    New bladder or bowel control problems, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or rapidly worsening leg weakness require emergency medical assessment.

    For general information about our approach, visit our chiropractic services page.

  • Item descriptionYour first appointment at Native Chiropractic lasts up to 45 minutes. It includes a discussion of your health history, a physical examination and an assessment of your individual concerns.

    Depending on your presentation, assessments may include posture, flexibility, balance, weight distribution and a surface electromyography (sEMG) scan.

    A separate report-of-findings appointment generally lasts around 30 minutes. Your chiropractor will explain the findings, discuss recommendations and answer your questions. A first adjustment is included in the new-patient process where appropriate.

    Read our complete first-visit guide or learn more about our new-patient consultation.

  • Native Chiropractic has two chiropractors: Dr Reece Harrison, DC, and Dr Harpa Hoskuldsdottir, DC.

    Reece graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with first-class honours in his Master of Chiropractic degree. Harpa also graduated from AECC University College with a Master's degree in Chiropractic.

    You can learn more about their backgrounds and approaches on their individual pages:

  • The number of appointments varies from person to person. It depends on factors such as your symptoms, health history, examination findings, goals and response to care.

    At Native Chiropractic, we explain our findings and discuss recommendations with you so you can make an informed decision. We do not guarantee a particular recovery time or suggest that everyone needs ongoing treatment.

    Read our guide to expectations of care to understand more about the care process.

  • You can book an appointment with Native Chiropractic by submitting an enquiry through our website. A member of our team will contact you to arrange a suitable appointment.

    Our contact details:

    Visit our book a consultation page to get started.