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Mission Accomplished - Pain Relief, Health and Wellness

At the Pain Relief Centre we are on mission to:

• Relieve suffering in the safest, quickest way possible
• Build health in the safest, quickest way possible
• Promote a truly healthy lifestyle that is achievable in today’s busy world
• Make the Pain Relief Centres the first port of call for your health concerns
• Help make the surrounding communities the healthiest, happiest places they can be
• Encourage our patients to become active health promoters themselves
• Create a happy, fun and secure environment for patients, staff and therapists to enjoy

Here's what some of our patients have written.about the chiropractic and other treartments they have received...

Dear Chris I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the fantastic service you have provided for me in the last few months. I first attended the Pain Relief Centre with long standing lower back pain. You took the time to actually ask me in detail about my symptoms and general health, carried out the relevant examination including a scan of my spine and explained to me in detail my problems and the treatment you recommended. In the last few months I have seen you regularly and the simple exercises you have recommended for me combined with the treatments I receive from yourself have greatly alleviated my symptoms and improved my life. I find it amazing that each time I visit Chris, I go in feeling very good and after each treatment go out feeling even better. So, with my spine in line, I feel just fine. I have no hesitation in recommending your services to others. Vishal Shah, Optometrist, Finchley

Dear Dr Chris, I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr Chris for a couple of years now and have attended his clinic for much much of that time.  I'm fit and healthy with no obvious back issues so why do I go? Well, I want to stay that way so I can lead a fulfilling and active life for as long as possible. Although Dr Chris helps with the CURE it his expert knowledge and ideas regarding PREVENTION that really makes him an outstanding practicioner. I consider my monthly visits to Dr Chris as essential as cleaning my teeth." David Noble - Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

I first came to the Finchley Chiropractic Clinic in 1999, with upper back pain.  I now come to the clinic for regular check ups as Dr Pickard deals with general lifestyle, which helps establish good habits. I generally come in to the clinic feeling ok, am greeted without fail by friendly staff and then see Dr Pickard.  His treatment is painless, and the effects are immediate, I feel benefit each time and leave feeling better than when I came in. Stuart Scattergood, Finchley, North London

When I came to the Pain Relief Centre in Brookmans Park  I was in a great deal of pain, and quite frankly very anxious as I not only had back pain, but testicular pain as well.  I’d been to the hospital and they had done some tests but told me nothing. The chiropractic clinic is very professional and Dr Chris was great.  He listened, performed a thorough examination and then proceeded to explain what was wrong.  I must admit that when I left the clinic I felt a bit negative, as I could not believe that the quick and painless (chriopractic) treatment I had received would work.  The next morning though I was happily surprised.  I woke up feeling a hundred times better.   Not only had the pain almost completely gone I realized that I had more energy. One things for sure, if I ever have any pain, or any health problem, the Pain Relief Centre is the first place I’ll call.   Dr Chris was much more helpful than my doctor.  If you have any doubts about going to the Pain Relief Centres then please give me a ring. (you can call the clinic for Mat’s phone number) Mathew Sharp – Potters Bar, Hertforshire

Before consulting Dr Pickard at the Pain Relief Centre for my upper back pain I was sceptical of chiropractic.  As nothing else was helping though, I thought I would give it a go.  Well, chiropractic turned out to be more helpful than I expected.   Not only does chiropractic care allow me to get on with no suffering,  I now have more energy. Other benefits I have gained from coming to the Pain Relief Centres are learning about posture and diet, which makes me feel more in control of my health. Rosemary Oxley, London Colney, Herts

“Who would have thought I could go Ten Pin Bowling 3 times a week and compete for my County? Living with a ‘bad’ back was something I was resigned to. Various doctors and professionals prescribed various treatments and offered advice but I never considered Chiropractic treatment until a friend recommended Dr Chris. Now I not only live almost pain free I feel more mobile. Okay so I may get a slight twinge now and again-, but that’s generally through too much gardening or lifting,  after a treatment or two this generally passes. My monthly visits to The Pain Relief Centre keep me well and Dr Chris and his team are always at the end of the phone to help at any time. So my advice would be don’t live with the pain,  get some treatment now!” Gene Spencley,  Spencley Interiors, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

“...being free from pain has enabled me to do the things I enjoy doing i.e. gardening, playing tennis and going to the gym. I am also able to enjoy my Granddaughter more.” “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr Chris Pickard on the outstanding service both myself and  my partner have received though his Pain Relief Centre. The service that we received both from Chris and his staff is unrivalled. We were always made to feel very welcome and completely set at ease. Even though I had only a small problem that needed attention, it was treated with full professionalism and care, something that you would definitely not receive from your local GP. Under no circumstances would I hesitate in recommending Chris to family, friends or colleagues  as I am certain that the same level of service will be provided that I and Georgina received.” Matthew Pope, Business Manager, Nat West Potters Bar, Herts.

“..thank you for all your help in getting my life back on track…without your intervention into my health issues I know that I would not be feeling as good as I do now…” CG,  Suffolk

“The help and advice from Dr Chris Pickard has helped me to no end with my back problem that  I’ve had for more than 20 years.  Chris put me on a remedial exercise plan in the rehab gym and explained to me the importance of strong core and back muscles. One must remember, it’s no good if your chiropractor shows you exercises and then you do not do them. Chris helped me when I had no where else to turn, awaiting long hospital appointments, or  GPs prescribing creams and rest. Chris Pickard is a very knowledgeable man in his field and I would recommend him to anyone.” Mark Wadham,  Enfield, North London

“Through being physically more releaxed and supple,  my general approach to life has changed too: becoming more positive and generally healthier.” ‘Relief of considerable pain’ “Having things explained so that I could understand” “The general feeling of wellbeing after treatments”  “Your whole wellbeing is taken into consideration” “Less stressed” “Honest professional opinion” “Listening to me” “I don’t get so down with my self”  “...achieved the result I needed” C Wing,  Reflexologist London N16

I first saw Dr Pickard in December 2006 with low back pain.  I had seen chiropractors before for various other problems and have always  found it helpful in keeping me pain free and mobile. The staff at the Finchley Chiropractic Clinic are very friendly, and Dr Pickard is very approachable and listens.  I am very pleased with the treatment and advice, having regular appointments every 4 weeks, chiropractic keeps me exercising at 80 years old. Irma Mayer Friern Barnet. North London