All treatment choices are subject to patient medical history as well as patient diagnosis.
Back pain
Back pain presents in a variety of conditions such as muscle pain, sciatica, facet joint pain, sciatica and disc herniations, all of which can have a complex serious of pain patterns. As Chiropractors these are conditions we encounter on a daily basis and are among the conditions we diagnose and treat.
Pregnancy care
Pregnancy can often come with a variety of musculature conditions including sacroiliac pain, back pain, pelvic pain and general back pain. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve these conditions caused by the biomechanical changes on the body from being pregnant. During pregnancy Chiropractors use more specific gentle techniques to help the body transition smoothly throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Paediatrics
Paediatric care is a specialised skill in which we treat a variety of conditions such as plagiocephaly (head flattening), colic, reflex and even delay in developmental milestones. Chiropractic for babies/children is a very gentle technique.
Sports
Sports injuries can vary from muscle tears to disc herniations. Many sporting injuries are dependent on the load mechanism of the sport. Looking into specific sporting load mechanisms will help to deal with the root cause of the injury and therefore how we can treat this injury which will allow you to return to the sport or exercise of your choice as quickly as possible.
Frozen shoulders
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a very common condition which effects the shoulder joint space. This can cause a loss of range of motion of the shoulder in activities such as putting a coat on, as well as generalised pain in and around the shoulder. Frozen shoulder can be treated through a variety of different techniques including mobilisation/adjustments, soft tissue releases, acupuncture, stretches and exercises to the shoulder and the surrounding areas.
Migraines & Headaches
Migraines & Headaches can be very debilitating and come with a variety of symptoms such as aura (visual changes), flashing lights, numbness and tingling, dizziness and neck pain. Migraines can be triggered from musculature and joint issues around the neck and shoulders as well as other trigger mechanisms such as food, poor sugar levels or dehydration. Mobilisation/adjustments, soft tissue and patient postural educate can help elevate Migraine or headaches.
Sciatica
Sciatica is re-known for its pain, weakness and tingling or numbness into the leg. Sciatica may be caused by injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can also happen to many other nerves in the upper leg, lower leg and arms. Chiropractic adjustments/mobilisations, soft tissue release, nerve stretches and patient biomechanic educate are example of how chiropractors treat Sciatica.
Muscle spasms
Muscle spasms often follow from a sports injury, a lifting injury or a biomechanical load problem. Muscle spasms may cause a muscle tear, tendon or ligament tear or secondary from a misalignment of joint. Techniques such as medical acupuncture, soft tissue releases, stretching exercises or cupping techniques are used to treat muscle spasms.
Nerve referral pain
Nerve referral pain is when nerve become pinched or trapped either at the source (the spine) or at some point down its path. Nerve referral pain comes with one or more of the following tingling, numbness, shooting pain, or pins and needles. Treatment for nerve pain can include gentle soft issues release, mobilisations or adjustments, nerve exercises
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