CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic is considered a primary healthcare profession. This means that Chiropractors are qualified healthcare professionals with the skills to diagnose and manage pain and disability of the spine and neuro-musculoskeletal system. We have a well-rounded scientific education base combined with the evidence-based clinical skills required to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of various disorders. The relationship between structure, especially of the spine and musculoskeletal system and function, as coordinated by the nervous system, is central to the profession’s approach to treatment, health and well-being. Philosophically there is an emphasis on the mind/body relationship in health and the natural healing powers of the body. This represents a biopsychosocial philosophy of health rather than just a biomedical one.
Research demonstrates that the primary reasons patients consult chiropractors are back pain (approximately 60%), other musculoskeletal pain such as pain in the neck, shoulder, extremities and arthritic pain (20%) and headaches including migraine (10%). About 1 in 10 (10%) present with a wide variety of conditions caused, aggravated or mimicked by neuromusculoskeletal disorders (e.g. pseudo angina, dysmennorhea, respiratory and digestive dysfunctions).
Chiropractic has its origins in the Greek words meaning “to be done by hand” so there is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation as well as soft-tissue techniques such as massage and mobilisation with the particular focus on correcting and restoring joint function and alleviating pain. Chiropractors also consider rehabilitation exercises, patient education and lifestyle modification as part of the treatment protocol.
Chiropractic arose in the United States in the 1890s. Today, more than 100 years after its birth, chiropractic is taught and practised throughout the world and the profession has earned broad acceptance from the public and national health care systems for its services. The profession makes no use of prescription drugs or surgery, and patients requiring these interventions are referred for medical care. Interdisciplinary practice is however now quite common, with chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational health therapists, podiatrists and other complimentary practitioners often working alongside each other as partners. This should only be beneficial to the overall outcome of the patient’s care.
CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic is considered a primary healthcare profession. This means that Chiropractors are qualified healthcare professionals with the skills to diagnose and manage pain and disability of the spine and neuro-musculoskeletal system. We have a well-rounded scientific education base combined with the evidence-based clinical skills required to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of various disorders. The relationship between structure, especially of the spine and musculoskeletal system and function, as coordinated by the nervous system, is central to the profession’s approach to treatment, health and well-being. Philosophically there is an emphasis on the mind/body relationship in health and the natural healing powers of the body. This represents a biopsychosocial philosophy of health rather than just a biomedical one.
Research demonstrates that the primary reasons patients consult chiropractors are back pain (approximately 60%), other musculoskeletal pain such as pain in the neck, shoulder, extremities and arthritic pain (20%) and headaches including migraine (10%). About 1 in 10 (10%) present with a wide variety of conditions caused, aggravated or mimicked by neuromusculoskeletal disorders (e.g. pseudo angina, dysmennorhea, respiratory and digestive dysfunctions).
Chiropractic has its origins in the Greek words meaning “to be done by hand” so there is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation as well as soft-tissue techniques such as massage and mobilisation with the particular focus on correcting and restoring joint function and alleviating pain. Chiropractors also consider rehabilitation exercises, patient education and lifestyle modification as part of the treatment protocol.
Chiropractic arose in the United States in the 1890s. Today, more than 100 years after its birth, chiropractic is taught and practised throughout the world and the profession has earned broad acceptance from the public and national health care systems for its services. The profession makes no use of prescription drugs or surgery, and patients requiring these interventions are referred for medical care. Interdisciplinary practice is however now quite common, with chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational health therapists, podiatrists and other complimentary practitioners often working alongside each other as partners. This should only be beneficial to the overall outcome of the patient’s care.