Children are some of the most active patients we see. Falls and accidents are just a normal part of child growth and development. It is much easier to correct a small misalignment at a young age rather than in adulthood after years of wear and tear on a spinal dysfunction sustained as a child.
Yes, even babies have a spine and nervous system that can be adjusted. The techniques that are used when adjusting newborns are very different from that of an adult. The amount of pressure used is much less and far more specific. We know that the birthing process can be very rough, especially on a new baby’s head and neck. Adjusting them can give their spine and nervous system the best possible start to life.
As mothers will know all too well, pregnancy places a huge amount of force on the human body, especially on the spine and nervous system, with changes taking place over a short space of time. Lower back and pelvic pain are major complaints we hear, especially near the end of a pregnancy. Maintaining spinal and pelvic alignment has been shown to reduce the time spent in labour. Regular Chiropractic Care during pregnancy can better the chances of a natural birth as well as help with baby positioning in utero.
Everyday gym activities usually involve a mix of cardio and strength work. For those that choose to live an active lifestyle, aiming to improve their fitness and overall health, having the correct technique is vital to limiting injuries and maximising results. Imbalances in your spine and nervous system often result in an overcompensation of surrounding muscles, without actually improving areas causing concern. When you are well adjusted and your spine is in alignment, you are less likely to have an injury and more likely to get better results from your training.
This can be caused by many things however most shoulder complaints are a result of an injury. Chiropractic Care helps by restoring the shoulder joint to its correct position to allow it to function properly. When the balance is restored within in the joint itself, pain can often subside.
Headaches and migraines can be caused by pressure built up in the cranial bones (skull bones) as well as from misalignment in your spine, particularly found in the neck. Chiropractic adjustments help by removing any misalignment in the neck and body, which restores balance back into the body. When balance is restored, pain will often subside.
Accident patients, such as those involved in car crashes, can experience a wide range of physical and emotional injuries. These injuries can include strains, sprains, fractures, and soft tissue damage such as whiplash and other types of neck injuries. These injuries can result in chronic pain and restricted movement, which can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life.
Chiropractic Care can help accident patients to alleviate pain and improve mobility by addressing structural imbalances and restoring proper movement patterns. As Chiropractors, we use manual adjustments and other techniques to align the spine and other joints, which can help to reduce pain, improve your range of motion and enhance your overall recovery. Additionally, Chiropractic Care can help to identify and address injuries that may not be immediately apparent, such as soft tissue damage or hidden spinal misalignment, which can help to prevent long-term complications. Chiropractic Care can also help to manage symptoms of trauma such as headaches, dizziness and insomnia, and improve overall well-being and coping mechanisms.
Lifting heavy items and putting your body into awkward positions places a huge amount of strain on the spine and nerve system. Most patients we see who have physically demanding jobs come to see us for ongoing maintenance care. They understand that some systems require maintenance in order to function correctly for a long period of time, with the spine being no exception.
Often we hear Seniors telling us they want to stay active for as long as possible. What can limit this is when aches and pains set in which results in you feeling as though you cannot sustain the life you used to live. Having adjustments helps to create a clear nervous system, which can reduce aches and pains, enabling you to continue to do all the activities you enjoy, for as long as possible.
It’s been said that sitting is the new smoking. When someone is sitting 8 hours a day over a long period of time, this can put a tremendous amount of strain on the spine and nervous system, especially in the lower neck and lower back area. Chiropractic adjustments can help clear up any issue that may be occurring in the spine from prolonged sitting in the office workplace.
It’s no secret that as we age our bodies don’t function how they used to in our early years. The older we are the longer it takes to recover from an injury. As more people are moving to a holistic way of living by making healthy lifestyle choices, many choose to use Chiropractic Care as a natural way to maintain a health and wellness lifestyle by having good spinal integrity.
The sporting world is very competitive in this day and age and some athletes will explore all avenues to get an edge or an advantage over their opponents. Several world class athletes around the world and in New Zealand receive chiropractic adjustments to help them recover from injury, prevent injury and to enhance their physical performance in their chosen disciplines.
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Many people today are sitting far longer than our bodies were designed to do. Some office workers will sit at a desk for 8 hours a day. When this is a regular occurrence, it puts a lot of strain on the body’s muscular as well as skeletal system. Over time, sitting for long periods can alter the normal skeletal structure and cause dysfunction in the spine, as well as to a variety of areas in the body. Getting adjusted can help restore posture by removing any misalignment in your body.
We use specific techniques to help with stress and emotional trauma that our body bottles up and which may have a physical effect on our body also. We use two techniques to directly address emotions; Neuro Emotional Technique and Total Body Modification. Both techniques help to address emotions you are experiencing, preventing them from harbouring any longer and allowing you to move on.
Often people associate a Chiropractor with helping with an area of the body like the neck or low back. While these are common areas we address, we also look at the whole body and how the organs in the body work individually as well as how they communicate with each other to allow the body to function better overall. A common organ system is the digestive system and there are many elements of the body that make this system work properly. We need to ensure a variety of aspects of the body are functioning well so the body can be in harmony and you can function at your best
Neck pain can be caused by many things including posture, wear and tear (degeneration), or injury. Chiropractic Care and adjustments help by removing any misalignment in the neck and cervical spine. This will also improve spinal function. When spinal function is restored, the pain may also reduce.
Numbness and tingling can occur when there is pressure on the nerves throughout your spine. Chiropractic adjustments can take pressure off the nerves and allow the body to function at its optimal state.
No matter the discipline, there is benefit from removing the interference preventing your body operating the way it was designed to, so that you can be the best at what you do, free from pain and limitation.
Professional athletes realise that the difference in reaction time even for a split second can be the difference between letting an opposition get past them, clearing a jump or winning a competition. Having a well-aligned spine and nervous system can enable your body to make movements more efficiently. Whether you’re a rugby player, dancer, mountain biker, runner or anything in between, we can help you achieve your optimal performance so that you can achieve results.
Lower back or lumbar trouble are some of the most common reasons people come to see a Chiropractor. Depending on how long an issue has been present or the extent of the issue will determine the recovery time. Chiropractic Care helps by restoring balance and function to the lumbar spine. Once this is restored, the pain will often subside as a result.
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