What Is Chiropractic?

The practice of Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between our body’s structure (primarily the spine and pelvis) and function (as coordinated by our nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health and focuses particular attention on the spinal misalignment.

Chiropractic is a hands-on health care treatment that focuses on the neuro-musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice a manual approach to help relieve issues with bones, muscles and joints. Doctors of Chiropractic are specifically trained to detect and correct problems in the spine, often before the patient is even aware they exist.

 

“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”—Thomas A. Edison

What is an Adjustment?

A Chiropractor uses their hands or special instruments to manipulate joints in the body. This process is also called spinal or joint manipulation. It can help reduce pain and correct the body’s alignment and overall physical function.

Feel the Benefits

Chiropractic care can do more for you than pain relief. Chiropractic adjustments are a non evasive type of care that looks at the root cause of a problem helping to increase your energy levels,  reduce your need for pain killers, improved posture and athletic performance, strengthen your immune system and improve mobility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first visit will begin with a consultation with one of our Practitioners. They will listen while you describe any health concerns and what brought you into the clinic.
A thorough examination will be performed, which includes state of the art digital posture and range of motion testing. If required your Practitioner can refer you externally for x rays or an MRI.
On the second visit you will return to the practice where we will discuss all the findings of the digital analysis and other testing performed at the first visit and explain why you would be a good candidate for care in order to reach your health goals and answer any questions you may have. You will be given your care plan and all financial information will be explained to you.
If you would like to begin the recommended care plan you will receive your first adjustment or treatment on this visit.

For your Chiropractic visits we recommend that you wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that do not restrict your movement. You will remain fully clothed throughout all your visits.

For your Sports Therapy/Physiotherapy visits something that you are able to perform your exercises in such as sportswear would be best.

Following your consultation, your Practitioner will recommend a specific care plan including regular visits, regular re-examination, progress reports and reviewing your lifestyle. Your unique care plan varies with each person and is based upon your age, presenting health concerns, lifestyle, unique problems and future goals.

Our clients will generally choose to continue to benefit from care long after they have left behind the health concerns that prompted them to connect with us in the first place once they have experienced how it can change the way they live their life.

At the Optimal Wellness Centre we approach health in a unique way. As functional Practitioners we use digital analysis to measure and evaluate so we can know as much as we can about important health findings. Once you undergo care, we re-measure to track progress in an objective way so that you can be confident that you are progressing.

Definitely not! Those in their more senior years make up a large part of our members. We love helping ensure that all our members are able to move and function well, to get the most out of their lives, no matter what age they are or when they chose to start care with us!

When compared with traditional approaches Chiropractic care is remarkably safe. Chiropractic adjustments are far safer than anti-inflammatories, painkillers, muscle relaxants, and back surgery.

There are many research studies that have documented the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic adjustments. Millions of Chiropractic adjustments are safely delivered to satisfied patients every day.

Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy have little to no risk associated with them.

Absolutely not! This is a common misconception. These types of treatments are suitable for everyone sporting or otherwise.

If we feel we cannot help you, we will let you know and help you find someone who can. If we believe your needs are best served through an alternative practitioner, we will tell you. Where possible, we will also recommend people that we know are also fantastic at their work.

Our members generally enjoy the feeling of being adjusted. Adjustments are not painful, but may feel strange the first couple of times or cause some slight discomfort especially if you are experiencing symptoms. After your adjustments, usually at the beginning of care, you may notice a feeling of soreness – similar to how you can feel when you first return to exercise. This is completely normal and is usually very mild and will pass in a few days, it is due to changes being made to your body.

Absolutely! We support many women throughout their pregnancy and are part of a pregnant woman’s team that includes partners, midwives, doctors, doulas and family As well as helping to relieve aches and pains associated with the inevitable changes to the body during pregnancy, Chiropractic adjustments may help assist your body in preparing for delivery.

We regularly have babies and children visiting for check overs and adjustments. It is never too early to begin your Chiropractic journey!

Between all joints in the body, we have a lubricating fluid that improves the ease of movement. Some adjusting methods can produce a sound, this happens when gas bubbles formed naturally in this fluid escape and pop. It’s much like opening a bottle of champagne or removing a suction cup.

Many parents will bring their newborn for a check soon after birth or look to us for help when their new bundle experiences distress, crying and digestive or feeding difficulties after birth.

Chiropractic techniques can be easily and safely adapted for use on newborn babies. Adjusting a newborn baby’s spine is done using the Chiropractor’s finger, applying less than the pressure that you could comfortably apply to your own eye ball.

We support many women throughout their pregnancy and are part of a pregnant woman’s team that includes partners, midwives, doctors, doulas and family.
Chiropractic care in pregnancy creates balance, ensuring that the mother’s spine and nervous system can work at their optimal capacity – critical with the changes taking place in her body and providing the best possible environment for the developing baby.
Chiropractic can play an important role as mother and child develop together, releasing restrictions and allowing the body to perform at its best.

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