It is the third largest primary health care profession in the world after medicine and dentistry. The term primary
health care professional means that we carry out both diagnosis and treatment so you do
not need to be referred by another doctor. A doctor of chiropractic is trained to diagnose your problem and will refer
you to another healthcare practitioner if necessary.
The main focus of our treatment is the relationship between the
function of joints, muscles and the nervous system (neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders) and the effects of these disorders on
health. Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine, we use our hands to make gentle, specific
adjustments (manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system to allow the body's natural healing ability
to function at its best.
The spine is of central importance due to its influence on the nervous system. We are also
trained to assess and treat other joint and health problems.
The treatment
The
principal treatment is joint adjustment or manipulation and we are trained in many different techniques,
which enables us to select a treatment method that is suitable for you, making the treatment safe and effective for all ages.
But chiropractic treatment does not only involve spinal manipulation, far from it. Management also includes:
- rehabilitative
exercises,
- patient education and lifestyle modification,
- diet and nutrition,
- the use of
physical therapies,
- soft tissue techniques and massage,
- the use of orthotics and other supports,
- and
the use of electrical modalities such as ultrasound, interferential and laser.
There is also an emphasis
on health promotion and early return to normal activities.
Apart from high levels of general diagnostic skills, we are
also trained how to take and analyse X-rays, when necessary for use in establishing a diagnosis.
The spine is of central
importance but we are also trained to assess and treat other joint problems.
The focus on education and patient empowerment
is an important factor in the success of the treatment and the high levels of patient satisfaction.
The strengths of
chiropractic treatment is its effectiveness, strong research base and high patient satisfaction.
Chiropractic brings
relief to thousands of people around the world who would otherwise suffer prolonged pain or illness.
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