What is Chiropractic

The term “chiropractic” means “to be done by hand.”

A Chiropractor provides patients with a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailor-made for each individual and best suited for their specific needs.

 

Chiropractors are primary healthcare practitioners that specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and conservative management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and numerous health conditions.

 

Various techniques are utilised to treat patients from all walks of life, ranging from paediatric to geriatric. The most common techniques are spinal and extremity manipulation or mobilisations, whereby the chiropractor induces movement into a biomechanically restricted joint. Additional techniques such as dry-needling kinesio-taping, ultrasound, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy (ice application) are utilised.

 

Chiropractic treatments are safe and patients can even experience immediate relief following a session. In some cases, patients may experience mild discomfort, stiffness, or soreness however this should alleviate in 24 to 48 hours.