Chiropractic
Not all chiropractors are the same. We specialise in pain and injury management for adults and adolescents.
Rather than providing a specific “technique” or “style” of chiropractic, we draw on a wide variety of manual and physical therapy techniques and tools depending on the problem at hand. More importantly, establishing the most likely cause of your complaint will better allow us to recommend treatment options and work/lifestyle modifications that will give you the best chance of a speedy recovery. Treatment recommendations are based on the most up to date medical and scientific evidence combined with nearly 10 years of clinical experience in the field. We are patient centred (as opposed to practitioner centred), and therefore we work with you closely to achieve your health goals.
Chiropractors are not limited to treating only the spine. It is a profession that provides effective treatment options for various musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. With 5 years of university training, and ongoing professional development to maintain the highest professional standards, chiropractors are trained extensively in diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
What to expect
Modern chiropractors don't just realign your spine or put bones back in place (bones don't “go” anywhere to begin with). We are trained extensively in diagnosis and draw on a wide range of techniques to suit the condition and the patient. We are team players which means we encourage collaboration with other health care providers INCLUDING your GP, specialists, physiotherapists,...(etc.).
We are a true advocate for you, the patient - and work closely with you to achieve your goals quickly.
We have a multifaceted approach to chiropractic care.
Consultations will consist of a thorough history and exam including orthopaedic and neurological tests as well as assessment of the joints of the spine and extremities, and the muscles and movement patterns surrounding those joints. Treatment modalities and manual therapies include spinal manipulation and spinal/joint mobilisation, soft- tissue therapies, muscles energy and active release techniques, and musculoskeletal dry needling. Any treatment provided depends on what the cause of the complaint is (diagnosis) and options are discussed with you beforehand. Emphasis is also placed on the active component of care, what is referred to as physical therapy or rehabilitation. This can include exercise prescription and lifestyle modifications and education and advice to maintain better function and maximise the benefits of hand on treatment. We treat you as a whole person, understanding that you are more than the sum or your parts.
