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About Chiropractic :- What to Expect
First Visit
A typical initial chiropractic consultation will include a thorough case history and detailed examination to determine the need and appropriateness of chiropractic care. You will be advised if further tests are required, or if referral to another health care provider would be best in your case.
Chiropractic examination may include observation of posture, range of motion and gait, palpation
A typical initial chiropractic consultation will include a thorough case history and detailed examination to determine the need and appropriateness of chiropractic care. You will be advised if further tests are required, or if referral to another health care provider would be best in your case.
Chiropractic examination may include observation of posture, range of motion and gait, palpation
(feeling of joint movement, muscle and soft tissue tensions), standard orthopaedic and neurological tests, along with any further tests or imaging which may be indicated (eg. x-rays, MRI).
The main purpose of the examination is to analyze the condition of your spine and nervous system and how it is functioning, locate any areas of subluxation. If your case is not suitable for chiropractic care you will be advised accordingly and referred to the appropriate health care provider. If chiropractic care is suitable for your case, your chiropractor will detail a course of care tailored to your needs. This will usually involve a series of adjustments, each building on the ones before
The Adjustment - Safe Effective Correction
The process of correcting subluxations is called an adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments are not necessarily the same thing as manipulations. Adjustments can range from the classic dynamic thrust through to very light forces and contacts, along with instrument and table-assisted delivery.
By applying a specific and precise force in the right direction and at the right time, changes in the position and motion of spinal bones can be made. Over time this process helps correct abnormal structural and neural patterns. Generally, the longer a subluxation pattern has been present, the longer it takes to fully correct.
The specific techniques chosen will depend on your age, condition and comfort levels. Adjustments are extremely safe, and in the hands of a qualified chiropractor carry much less risk than pain medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, and many common daily activities.
The main purpose of the examination is to analyze the condition of your spine and nervous system and how it is functioning, locate any areas of subluxation. If your case is not suitable for chiropractic care you will be advised accordingly and referred to the appropriate health care provider. If chiropractic care is suitable for your case, your chiropractor will detail a course of care tailored to your needs. This will usually involve a series of adjustments, each building on the ones before
The Adjustment - Safe Effective Correction
The process of correcting subluxations is called an adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments are not necessarily the same thing as manipulations. Adjustments can range from the classic dynamic thrust through to very light forces and contacts, along with instrument and table-assisted delivery.
By applying a specific and precise force in the right direction and at the right time, changes in the position and motion of spinal bones can be made. Over time this process helps correct abnormal structural and neural patterns. Generally, the longer a subluxation pattern has been present, the longer it takes to fully correct.
The specific techniques chosen will depend on your age, condition and comfort levels. Adjustments are extremely safe, and in the hands of a qualified chiropractor carry much less risk than pain medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, and many common daily activities.
Chiropractic Results
The results of chiropractic care are different for every person as each individual is unique. Many people find they have more energy, sleep better, have greater concentration and focus, are more productive, and have a greater ability to resist disease. Other people find that their asthma, headaches, back or neck pain, shoulder, arm or leg symptoms significantly diminish or disappear entirely.
The results of chiropractic care are different for every person as each individual is unique. Many people find they have more energy, sleep better, have greater concentration and focus, are more productive, and have a greater ability to resist disease. Other people find that their asthma, headaches, back or neck pain, shoulder, arm or leg symptoms significantly diminish or disappear entirely.
Remember, regardless of the type of doctor or procedure, ultimately it is the body that does the healing. Chiropractic care is a fantastic way to optimise your body's natural ability to adapt and heal.
The adjustment improves nervous system function by restoring better motion and/or alignment to the spinal joints. Just as much as eating a good diet is beneficial whether or not you have cancer. The same can be said about normal function of the spinal joints, their related tissues and the neurological pathways that are positively affected by the chiropractic adjustment. A fully functioning spine and nervous system inevitably gives a better chance of health regardless of any symptoms or disease that may be present.
Chiropractic care is not a substitute for medical care, any more than medical or other form of care, is a substitute for chiropractic care. Medical doctors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Chiropractic doctors specialize in the detection and correction of subluxations to enhance the expression of life, health, and proper function of an individual.
The adjustment improves nervous system function by restoring better motion and/or alignment to the spinal joints. Just as much as eating a good diet is beneficial whether or not you have cancer. The same can be said about normal function of the spinal joints, their related tissues and the neurological pathways that are positively affected by the chiropractic adjustment. A fully functioning spine and nervous system inevitably gives a better chance of health regardless of any symptoms or disease that may be present.
Chiropractic care is not a substitute for medical care, any more than medical or other form of care, is a substitute for chiropractic care. Medical doctors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Chiropractic doctors specialize in the detection and correction of subluxations to enhance the expression of life, health, and proper function of an individual.