For several days following your visit, you may have a mild headache or feel fatigued, or have soreness in the treated areas.On rare occasions following a chiropractic procedure some people experience problems that include:• Bruising• Skin reaction (to taping)• Tenderness (post adjustment)• StrokeHowever, most people experience immediate relief and over Read more…
Your chiropractor is trained in many techniques, most of which rely on gentle manipulation.To access various areas of your body, your chiropractor may position you in different ways. But usually, you will be on a specially padded chiropractic table, face down for chiropractic adjustments. As your chiropractor mobilizes your spine Read more…
Your first visit to the chiropractor will begin with an assessment. You will likely be given a list of health questions to complete. Your chiropractor may also want to know if you have a history of migraines and your sleeping patterns, your diet, and if you are physically active.You will Read more…
Most adults who do not want to use medication see a chiropractor to manage or eliminate pain in the low back, neck, and head. But there are other reasons patients seek chiropractic care. They include:• Preventing injuries or disorders• Increasing energy• Fostering overall wellbeingIt generally takes six to ten visits Read more…
Low back pain, neck pain, and headache are the most common problems for which people seek chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic care is a useful pain management resource. Chiropractors ensure the muscles surrounding the joints are functioning properly.Chiropractors can also treat arthritic joint functioning. Depending on the type of arthritis, the chiropractor Read more…
In South Africa, the Chiropractic degree is a six year program. The education is evidence based and includes amongst others studies in life sciences like anatomy and physiology. They also provide supervised experience in making assessments, hands-on spinal adjustment techniques, and business training.After graduation, Chiropractors register with the Allied Health Read more…
Chiropractors conduct an examination of a patient, looking at the spine’s position and muscle reflexes. They also perform tests and may take x -rays to diagnose the patient’s condition, then come up with a treatment plan and monitor progress.Chiropractors do not prescribe pain medication. Instead, they rely on and assist Read more…
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that cares for a patient’s neuromusculoskeletal system — the bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A chiropractor helps manage back and neck pain through the use of spinal adjustments to maintain good alignment.Chiropractic is focused on the body’s ability to self-heal and includes other treatments Read more…