Chiropractors are primary care physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neuro-muscular skeletal injuries, such as lower back disc injuries, sciatica , arthritis, wiplash, torticollis, tendonitis, sprains, strains etc.
Chiropractic practitioners employ a host of techniques and modalities in their treatment protocol including Spinal and Extremity adjustments, Deep Tissue Massage, Joint Mobilizations, Muscle Stretching, Trigger Point Therapy encompassing Ischaemic Compression and Myofascial Dry Needling, Rigid and Dynamic Taping, Ultrasound, TENS, Interferential Current, Cryo and Thermotherapy, Myofascial Active Release Techniques and Exercise Rehabilitation.
Our centre works alongside other inter professional disciplines, and we have a strong inter professional referral base with local Physiotherapists, GP’s, Radiology and Imaging Centers, Biokineticists, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons.
Our highly qualified chiropractors have a strong passion in treating athletes, both nationally and internationally, with considerable expertise in treating spinal and extremity injuries, both on and off the field. We have treated athletes at numerous events, including Ocean Action, SA Soft Ball Championships, ATP Junior Tennis Championships, Squash World Masters, as well as serving as part of the medical task team at the All African Games, and the Olympic International World Power Lifting Championships.
Your body consists of Open and Closed Kinematic Chains. For example,
your hand is connected to the forearm/elbow which is further connected
to the upper arm/shoulder and spine, making up a kinematic chain. If any
particular segment in the kinematic chain exhibits aberrant
biomechanical dysfunction or restriction of movement, this often causes
resultant overload on other nearby structures and eventual failure of
that structure , resulting in a particular clinical condition eg
sciatica , tennis elbow , frozen shoulder etc.
The aim of the
Chiropractor is not only to treat your specific condition , but more
importantly, to diagnose and determine the underlying cause of WHY you
developed that specific condition. Once the underlying causative
biomechanical abberant dysfunction has been addressed, this will allow
the kinematic chain to have full restoration of biomechanical
functionality, thereby addressing the root cause of pain and symptoms,
and preventing further recurrence.
