What is Chiropractic?
Today Chiropractic care is much more than a way of seeking relief from back pain.
Chiropractic is a main-stream healthcare profession serving the needs of thousands of New Zealanders. ACC, health insurers and the medical profession all recognise the contribution of Chiropractic to healthcare.
The principle of Chiropractic is based primarily upon the relationship between the spine and the nervous system and the many and varied problems that may result from their dysfunction.
How it Works
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that our nervous systems control the function of virtually every cell, tissue, organ and system of the body.
While the brain is protected by the skull, the spinal cord is more vulnerable, covered by 24 moving vertebrae. When these bones lose their normal motion or position, they can irritate the nervous system. This disrupts the function of the tissues or organs these nerves control, and this is called vertebral subluxation complex.
Chiropractic is the science of locating these areas of spinal malfunction and the art of correcting them to allow the body to heal itself (homeostasis).
To do this chiropractors use a technique called an adjustment. An adjustment is a carefully executed manoeuvre that usually results in a joint clicking as a sticky joint is released. Adjustments are generally painless. They can be enjoyable, because of usual improved mobility, and other health benefits are noticed soon after.
Because chiropractic is about allowing the body to heal itself, it does not include the use of drugs or surgery. Patients who require such intervention are referred for medical care.
If you have a concern about your health or have sustained an injury, feel free to call any of our members to find out if chiropractic can help you.
Your First Visit
Before making a diagnosis and adjusting a patient's spine, a chiropractor will undertake a health history and a thorough examination so he/she has a full understanding of your health status.
Some of the questions and procedures may seem irrelevant, but remember when one part of your body has a problem, usually all other parts of your body are affected to some extent as well. The information will help to ensure a safe effective programme of Chiropractic treatment is designed especially for you. Don't hesitate to ask questions. It is your right to be informed.
This examination may also include an X-ray when clinically indicated.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
- Feel great
- Relief from pain
- Improves immunity
- Restores nerve supply
- More energy
- Restores mobility
- Improves athletic performance
- More efficient body function
- Allows better sleep
- Back to work faster
- Improves posture
- No drugs
- Slows the aging process
- No surgery
- Quicker recovery
- No needles
- Add life to years
- Add years to life