Why should you see a chiropractor?

Written by rebeccah

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Health

Are you considering visiting a chiropractor but not entirely sure what they can help with?

Chiropractors are specialists who target a variety of concerns relating to your muscles, bones and joins. Chiropractic care can provide relief for back pain, correct misalignments of the spine or be used as part of your ongoing preventative healthcare.

Chiropractors can work in collaboration with other allied health services such as massage therapists, naturopaths, physiotherapists and your regular GP to treat injuries, relieve pain and prevent injuries from occurring.

What is involved in a chiropractic session?

Initial consult and assessment to discuss your areas of concern and your past medical history (including reviewing any relevant scans).
A physical examination of the area of concern.
Creating a treatment plan specific your our needs and goals.
Gentle adjustments and manipulation of your bones, muscles and joints using a variety of techniques to reduce pressure and allow the body to communicate effectively and promote innate healing.

Common issues that chiropractors deal with:

Back or neck pain
Headaches and migraines
Sciatica
Overuse injuries
Slipped discs
Injuries from accidents (such as whiplash)
Strains and sprains
Pinched nerves
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Chronic pain

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What can an adjustment help with?

Correcting the alignment of your spine, which may be contributing to issues such as back pain.
Improving the range of motion of your joints.
Correcting the placement of the bones in your joints to relieve pain.
Restoring the natural placement of our muscles, bones and joints to allow effective communication between our brain and body, allowing our body to do what it does best – heal itself!
Creating an ongoing plan to improve and prevent pain including:
- Exercises and stretches
- Modified daily activities
- Lifestyle advice
- Education around topics including correct posture, lifting technique and ergonomic work setup.

Book an appointment with our lovely chiropractor Dr Kathie Cole here or call us on 9651 5559.

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