A chiropractic adjustment is a controlled manual technique used to improve movement in a joint that feels stiff or restricted. Although the movement happens quickly, a professional adjustment should never be sudden from the patient’s perspective. Before an adjustment takes place, the chiropractor should explain the procedure, assess the area, discuss potential benefits and risks,Read more
Many people think a chiropractor’s job is simply to “crack” backs and necks. That description misses most of what modern chiropractic care involves. A chiropractor is a musculoskeletal healthcare professional who assesses, diagnoses and treats problems involving your joints, muscles and nervous system. Although spinal adjustments may form part of treatment, they are only oneRead more
Chiropractors treat more than back pain. They assess and manage conditions involving the joints, muscles and nervous system throughout the body, including problems affecting the neck, shoulders, hips, knees and feet. However, chiropractic care cannot treat every condition. It is most appropriate when symptoms have a mechanical or musculoskeletal cause. It cannot cure infections, autoimmuneRead more
Yes, chiropractic care can work, but it does not work for every condition, every patient or every type of pain. The best results are usually seen when a chiropractor treats a mechanical problem involving the joints, muscles and surrounding nerves. Acute lower back pain, mechanical neck pain and certain headaches often respond well to aRead more
There is no single chiropractic schedule that is right for everyone. One patient may need three to six appointments for a simple joint restriction, while another may require a longer rehabilitation programme for a disc injury, chronic headaches or years of poor movement habits. The number of appointments you need should be based on yourRead more
Yes, chiropractic care can help with certain types of headaches, particularly when the pain is connected to restricted neck movement, muscle tension or sustained posture. Cervicogenic headaches generally respond best because they originate from structures in the neck. Some people with tension-type headaches may also benefit from a combination of gentle mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, exerciseRead more
One of the first questions patients ask me is, “Can a chiropractor actually help my neck pain?” My answer is always honest. Yes, chiropractic care can be incredibly effective for many types of neck pain, but only if the underlying cause is something chiropractic treatment is designed to manage. I have never believed in promisingRead more
One of the first questions I hear from new patients is, “Can a chiropractor actually help my back pain?” My answer is always the same. Yes, absolutely. But only if your type of back pain is something chiropractic care is designed to treat. I have never believed in promising miracle cures. Every patient deserves anRead more
One of the first questions almost every new patient asks when they call our practice is, “How much does a chiropractor cost?” It is a fair question, but in my experience, it is rarely the right first question. After years of treating patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, sports injuries, and postural problems,Read more
If you have never visited a chiropractor before, chances are you have asked yourself one question above all others: Is chiropractic care actually safe? I completely understand why people ask this question. The internet is full of conflicting opinions, dramatic headlines, outdated myths and personal stories that naturally make people nervous. Every week, I meetRead more