What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure (spine and pelvis) and its function (nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Hence, the nervous system controls every cell and organ in your body. Chiropractic treatment is focused around the root of the nervous system – the channels through which impulses travel between the body and the brain. Impulses impeded by cramped and seized muscles, as a result, their functions begin to suffer. It is, therefore, an effective and natural treatment option.
First of all, Chiropractors will focus their attention on the health of your spine being properly aligned. They perform adjustments to the spine or likewise to other parts of the body. Similarly, their goal is to correct spinal and joint problems and help improve function. Also, they aim to alleviate pain and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself without surgery or medication. Furthermore, they use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative methods. Such as exercises, heat therapy, acupuncture, and/or a TENS machine (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation).
“Spinal manipulation” is a generic term used for any kind of therapeutic movement of the spine. Generally, it involves the application of a quick but strong pressure on a joint between two vertebrates of the spine.
One of the best things about chiropractic care is that it’s a drug-free and surgery-free path to healing naturally. Above all, it enhances your ability to think and move and perform. Chiropractic care offers a host of preventative health benefits and may help people with other musculoskeletal related pains.
Health Benefits:
It can help improve:
- Joint Motion and Coordination
- Physical Function and Performance
- Posture and spinal flexibility
- Athletic performance
It can also help you find relief from:
- Back and Neck Pain
- Migraines and Headaches
- Knee, Foot, Ankle and Leg Pain (Sciatica)
- Arm, Wrist, Elbow or Shoulder Pain (Bursitis)
- Repetitive Stress and Tension Disorders
- Stiffness and pain
- Muscle Spasms
Chiro & Sports Med
Because chiropractic care is effective at pain-based conditions, probably one of the most overlooked aspects is that it enhances personal and athletic performance. Likewise, it helps place your body in a position where it can heal itself. Studies have shown that:
- A decrease in medication use
- Quicker patient recovery times
- Less patient disability
- Significant improvement in pain symptoms
- Significant improvement in physical activity tolerance
Our chiropractors at Chiro & Sports Med are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing an irritated nerve, bulging disc, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident or experiencing an injury. Our mission is to help reduce or eliminate pain and to prevent future problems and injury. Above all, we are here to improve your quality of life, well-being, and your ability to live an active healthy lifestyle.
If you would like to make an appointment with one of the chiropractors at Chiro & Sports Med simply call our office on 9817 2005 and one of our friendly staff will organise an appointment for you.