What We Treat

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Back Pain and Backache and Generalised Aches and Painsback to top >>

There are 2 spinal joints between each vertebra of the spine. Mechanical dysfunction of these joints can lead to back pain - commonly caused by lifting and carrying incorrectly or by poor posture. Chiropractic treatment is successful in the treatment of back pain and includes back exercises to strengthen the back and reduce the chance of relapse.

Back Pain during Pregnancyback to top >>

Lower back pain is common in pregnancy due to the enlarged abdomen which puts great strain on the lower back area. Many women also suffer pain in the low back due to a difficult birth or the increased lifting that is inevitable with young children. Chiropractic treatment is successful in the treatment of back pain and includes back exercises to strengthen the back and reduce the chance of relapse.

Neck Painback to top >>

Neck pain commonly occurs due to strained muscles, arthritic changes in the spine, poor posture or stress. Neck pain can refer into the shoulders and down the arms and, if there is irritation of the nerves that come from the neck and supply the arms and hands, you may also experience pins and needles, tingling or numbness in these areas. Chiropractic treatment is successful in managing such neck pain and treatment includes manipulation, mobilisation, various soft tissue techniques, exercises and occasionally acupuncture.

Shoulder Painback to top >>

Shoulder pain can be caused by musculoskeletal conditions of the neck. It can also be due to referred pain from the neck. Chiropractic treatment can be effective in the management of such shoulder complaints.

Frozen Shoulderback to top >>

Frozen shoulder is caused by inflammation within the shoulder joint and can lead to severe restriction of movement in the long term. Chiropractic treatment can be effective in the management of frozen shoulder. The treatment also involves specific exercises to strengthen and rehabilitate the surrounding musculature.

Arm Painback to top >>

Arm pains are commonly due to referred pain from the neck or shoulder, but can also be caused by injuries to the elbow or wrist or the muscles in the arm itself. Chiropractic treatment is effective in the management of arm pain associated with musculoskeletal condition of the neck.

Tennis Elbowback to top >>

Tennis elbow is commonly caused by a repetitive action, particularly of the wrist, which leads to straining of the tendons around the elbow joint. It is often however associated with musculoskeletal condition of the neck.

Wrist Painback to top >>

Wrist pain may be caused by a fall or a strain due to a repetitive action, leading to muscular strains or restriction in joint movement in the wrist or hand. It may also be as a result of referred pain from a neck complaint.

Cervicogenic Headaches and Migraineback to top >>

Migraine headaches can be very distressing and can last for several days. Migraine symptoms can include severe head pain, dizziness, nausea, flashing lights and visual disturbances. Migraine can be caused by irritation of the nerves close to the vertebrae in the neck or muscular tension. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve the symptoms of migraine and relieve tension. Cervicogenic headaches are headaches which arise from the neck, and respond well to Chiropractic treatment to correct the neck problem.

Leg Painback to top >>

Leg pain can be caused by referred pain from the low. Chiropractic treatment for the underlying low back injury can be effective to relief such leg pain.

Hip Painback to top >>

Hip pain can be a result of arthritis, strains of the muscles around the hip, joint injuries or referred pain from the low back. Chiropractic treatment is effective in managing the symptoms associated with Osteoarthritis when used alongside core OA treatments and exercise. If the hip pain is as a result of referred low back pain, chiropractic treatment can relieve the underlying low back complaint.

Ankle and Foot Painback to top >>

Ankle and foot pain may be a result of a direct injury to the joints, ligaments or muscles. Foot pain can also be due to fallen arches (flat feet) which put the feet under abnormal strain. Treatment for this is (Orthotic therapy rather than specific Chiropractic treatment.

Knee Painback to top >>

Knee pain can be due to many things, including wear and tear on the surfaces of the joint itself (e.g. knee joint pain due to running); damage to the cartilage pads within the knee; sprains of the ligaments that hold the knee together; strains of the muscles which surround the knee and help it to move; problems with the kneecap due to muscular imbalance; referred pain from the back, pelvis, hip or ankle. Chiropractic treatment is effective in managing the symptoms associated with Osteoarthritis when used alongside core OA treatments and exercise. If the knee pain is as a result of referred low back pain, chiropractic treatment can relieve the underlying low back complaint.

Joint Pain/Arthritic Painback to top >>

Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. There are many forms of arthritis including osteoathritis, which is due to wear and tear on the joint surfaces, and rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation and stiffening of joints, which is less common but affects all ages. Chiropractic treatment can help to manage the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis when used along with core OA treatments and exercise.

Muscle Painback to top >>

Muscle pain is often related to a muscle spasm, most commonly as a result of an underlying neck or low back complaint. Chiropractic treatment for the neck or low back complaint, used in conjunction with various massage techniques is effective in managing muscle pain.

Sports Injuriesback to top >>

Sport injury can often occur due to sudden trauma, incorrect use of sports equipment, not warming up and down thoroughly, or over training. There are many types of sports injuries, but the majority will result in one or more of the symptoms described above. Chiropractic treatment is effective in the treatment of minor sports injuries.

Childrenback to top >>

Babies and children, even when very young, can be affected by spinal problems. Chiropractic manipulation is undertaken using gentle, painless techniques to help restore the spine to its normal function.