Chiropractic adjustment for lower back pain and other info
The core of chiropractic usually involves treatment of common lower back pain conditions through spinal manipulation. Many of the published guidelines recommend chiropractic manipulation to be included in the treatment plan early in the care of lower back pain.
How does chiropractic dry needling work?
Most chiropractors incorporate dry needling as part of the patient specific treatment plan. Dry needling is a muscle release technique whereby acupuncture needles are utilised to release myofascial trigger points and effectuate muscle healing.
Is a newborn chiropractic adjustment safe?
Chiropractic is highly advised for babies to assess for any spinal problems, due partly to the trauma of the birthing process and positioning in utero during development. Manipulation of babies is safe and gentle if performed by a suitably skilled and experienced chiropractor. One of 2 outcomes will be observed, either nothing will happen or everything will change.
Massage Therapy
| Type | Session | Price |
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Chiropractic Therapy
| Type | Session | Price |
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| Follow-up Visit | +- 20 minutes | R500 |
| Paediatrics - Babies up to 1 year | ||
| 1st Appointment | +- 20 minutes | R400 |
| Follow-up | +- 20 minutes | R300 |
Reflexology Therapy
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| Follow-up Visit | One Hour | R320 |
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| Follow-up Visit | 1 Hour | R400 |
| Body fat assessment | R300 | |
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| Follow-up Visit | One Hour | R450 |
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Additional Information
The chiropractic adjustment is high velocity low amplitude technique observing arthro- and osteo-kinematic principles of intra-articular movements, effectuating the release of Substance P and restoring segmental joint motion. Adjustments are safe if applied by qualified and skilled chiropractors.
Chiropractor back click or cavitation
The audible crack following a chiropractic adjustment is merely due to interchanging gas and fluids within a joint. The sound, however, has no significance on the quality of the chiropractic adjustment/manipulation.
How does Chiropractic work?
Chiropractic treatment centres on spinal bio-mechanics and how a specific spinal adjustment will restore (sagittal and coronal) alignment and coupled segmental motion resulting in a balanced spine with optimised function. Chiropractic care works on the premise that the central nervous system and the spine are directly related.