Business Details
Chiropractic & Acupuncture Care in Southampton
At Avenue Clinic, we have been trusted in the community for over 30 years, providing evidence-based treatment for pain and mobility. Our dedicated team in Southampton combines years of experience with a personalised approach to guide you on your journey to better health. We offer acupuncture and chiropractic care, ensuring you feel heard and cared for. Our practitioners, Dr Matthew Clarke and Dr Emma Williams, use a combination of techniques tailored to your unique needs. We focus on long-term results, not just quick fixes, and are committed to understanding your unique needs to help you achieve your health goals. Our holistic healing approach considers your mind, body, and spirit, with personalised treatment plans designed to enhance your mobility and comfort.We aim to make you feel confident in how you move, using rehabilitation, movement guidance, and pain education. Whether you're seeking relief from back pain, neck pain, or other musculoskeletal issues, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We believe in personalised attention and strive to ensure every visit leaves you feeling valued and on the path to wellness. Our goal is to help you feel in control of your health and confident in your ability to move well, with a focus on preventing future flare-ups and supporting recovery from injury.
Services
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
Pain Management
Mobility Improvement
Personalised Treatment Plans
Rehabilitation Exercises
Neck Pain Treatment
Back Pain Treatment
Headache Relief
Pregnancy Back Pain Treatment
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in the community
- Our team provides personalised treatment plans
- We use a combination of chiropractic techniques and rehabilitation
- Our practitioners are committed to ongoing professional development
- We focus on long-term wellness and preventing future issues
Services
Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture integrates traditional techniques with modern medical understanding to treat pain and conditions like muscle/joint pain, headaches, and sports injuries. We use sterile needles to stimulate nerves and release natural painkillers, combining this with chiropractic care for optimal results. Our practitioners tailor sessions to your needs, focusing on long-term wellness through evidence-based practice.
Chiropractic Care
Our evidence-based chiropractic care addresses musculoskeletal issues through adjustments, mobilisations, and soft tissue therapies. We provide tailored rehabilitation advice to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent future flare-ups. Treatment covers spine, joints, and extremities, with a focus on restoring movement and supporting your body's natural recovery processes for lasting relief.
Back Pain Treatment
We specialise in treating back pain caused by posture, injury, or pregnancy using gentle chiropractic techniques. Our approach combines adjustments with targeted exercises to alleviate discomfort, improve spinal function, and prevent recurrence. Patients often experience rapid relief and regain confidence in daily activities through our personalised treatment plans.
Neck Pain Treatment
Our neck pain treatment addresses issues from poor posture, injury, or degenerative conditions using manual therapies and movement education. We focus on reducing stiffness, improving range of motion, and preventing headaches or radiating pain. Treatment plans incorporate ergonomic advice and home exercises for sustained improvement in neck mobility and comfort.
Pregnancy Back Pain
We offer gentle chiropractic care specifically adapted for pregnancy-related back pain. Our techniques safely address postural changes and joint strain caused by pregnancy, providing drug-free pain relief. Treatment helps maintain mobility during pregnancy and prepares the body for labour, with a focus on comfort and maintaining active lifestyles throughout gestation.
People
Dr Matthew Clarke
Chiropractor
Second-generation chiropractor specialising in Gonstead technique, soft tissue work, and rehabilitation exercises. Graduated from AECC UC in 2023 with extensive experience treating musculoskeletal conditions while focusing on patient education and long-term wellness.
Dr Emma Williams
Doctor of Chiropractic
First-class honours graduate from Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, specialising in hands-on treatment combined with movement education. Holds medical acupuncture qualification and focuses on helping patients understand their bodies for lasting improvements in mobility and pain management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat at Avenue Clinic?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint issues, sciatica, arthritis, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related discomfort using chiropractic and acupuncture techniques tailored to each patient's needs.
Are your practitioners qualified and registered?
Yes, both Dr Matthew Clarke and Dr Emma Williams are General Chiropractic Council-registered professionals with recent chiropractic degrees and ongoing commitment to professional development.
What happens during a first chiropractic appointment?
Your initial consultation includes a thorough assessment, explanation of findings, and creation of a personalised treatment plan combining manual therapies, rehabilitation exercises, and pain education strategies.
Can acupuncture help with chronic pain conditions?
Medical acupuncture can effectively manage chronic musculoskeletal pain by stimulating nerve pathways and releasing natural painkillers, often combined with chiropractic care for enhanced, lasting results.
Is chiropractic treatment safe during pregnancy?
Yes, we use gentle, adapted techniques specifically for pregnant patients to safely address back pain while avoiding medication, helping maintain mobility and prepare for labour.
How many sessions will I need for treatment?
Treatment plans vary by individual need, with most patients experiencing improvement within 6-8 sessions. We focus on long-term solutions through combined manual therapies and home exercise programmes.
