Who may benefit from chiropractic care?
Everyone:
Chiropractic is not only for people with lower back pain. It also can help with many other neuromusculoskeletal conditions from headaches to ankle pain. Chiropractic aims to remove any nerve interference which can reduce the effectiveness of the structure that the nerves innervate (connect to). This is done using a variety of techniques including manual adjusting, instrument-assisted techniques for lower force adjusting, blocking, muscle activation and trigger point therapy.
Athletes:
As a recreational athlete and someone who has played sport my whole life, I have developed an interest in improving the function of the muscles leading to a better brain-body connection and therefore performance. Areas with nerve interference will be identified and a treatment plan will begin to correct the underlying issues. Having your muscles functioning better not only improves strength but also improves flexibility and therefore can lead to greater resistance on and off the field.
Pediatrics:
As a parent or carer, you have the ability to choose to have your baby or child assessed by a chiropractor who will assess the integrity of the neuromusculoskeletal system. We will look at the body from a structural, developmental and neurological point of view and provide home care advice to aid in your child’s growth. Pediatric chiropractic care is very gentle and with the goal to encourage the body to work the way it is designed to. Remember, everyone functions better without nerve interference.