The Work Of A Chiropractor in Centurion

A chiropractor or chiro for short is someone who treats patients with bad backs. This can be either back injuries or back pain. They also treat neck conditions such as whiplash, and patients who suffer from headaches have found relief after a chiro treatment.

They study for six years and after the successful completion of their studies they obtain a Masters Degree in Chiropractic. The majority of chiros are members of CASA, their professional association, and they also upheld the standards as set out by the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Chiros also treat babies and children. Children are especially susceptible to spinal problems as they are still growing. Their first hurdle is to come through the birth canal unhurt; then after their crawling phase, they have to learn to walk with an upright spine and thirdly they have a final and major growth spurt at 11-13 years of age. Babies are treated for ailments such as reflux, bad sleeping habits and colic. Their treatment is not harsh but gently and subtle and parents do not have to be concerned that they will be injured in any way.

Chiros subscribe to a healthy lifestyle and as such they will advise their patients about ways to prevent injuries from happening.  They advise good eating habits and regular exercise. With the right diet, a patient’s weight is controlled – obesity is putting more strain on the back and if you have back problems, being overweight will aggravate the condition. The exercises they teach strengthen the back and stomach muscles and this supports a bad back. A good posture is important i.e. sit and stand up straight, get a firm mattress and wear the right shoes. Lifting heavy items can hurt an already injured back – bend the knees when you pick up something, don’t bend at the waist as this puts the back at risk.

Chiros are professionals who treat their patients with manual therapy; they do not prescribe medication or do operations although they can refer their patients to those who can.

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