What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an allied health profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of biomechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the impact these disorders may have on the nervous system and a person's overall general health. We must register with AHPRA after completing a 5 year undergraduate and masters degree with a registered tertiary provider.
Whilst being widely known for our adjustive techniques, our Chiropractors use any of the following techniques when considering your care:
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulations
- Neuromuscular techniques
- Joint mobilisation
- Spinal or peripheral manipulations
- Myofascial release
- Exercise prescription - Prehabilitative and Rehabilitative
We apply these techniques after a thorough history, examination, and discussion of what we think may be going on and how any combination of these techniques may be beneficial based on your individual presentation.
We are so much more than simply adjustments!
Why Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is for everybody, not just those who suffer from chronic lower back pain. We deal with acute injury, chronic pain, and everything in the middle. History and clinical assessment guide our decision-making, which we base on the best available and up-to-date evidence on a variety of interventions. We use many of the techniques listed above with the option for dry needling or kinesio/rigid taping.
What to Expect
So, you booked in for your first chiropractic session? Congratulations! We have compiled a little list of things you can expect from us before, during and after your session. We can’t wait to see how we might be able to help you!
The Day Before Your Session
You will receive a confirmation text the day prior confirming the date and time of your appointment. All you need to do is confirm Yes to secure your booking. Should you be unable to make your appointment, please refer to our cancellation policy.
The Day Of Your Session
There are a few things we generally recommend the day of your session:
- Keep well hydrated – Water is so important before, during and after session. Make sure you try and stay well hydrated prior to your session.
- Make sure you’ve eaten or snacked up to an hour beforehand. Your blood pressure may change as a result of your session, and this can be even more adversely affected if you haven’t eaten, so feel free to eat and snack up to an hour before your session.
- Try to avoid drinking too much caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and may not react well with your treatment. Don’t drink alcohol!
- Wear loose-fitting and comfy clothes. In our sessions, it may be required that we visualise the area of complaint. If this is necessary, we will ask you to disrobe to where you are comfortable or request that you wear a gown so assessment can be made.
- Your intake forms - Ensuring this form is completed prior to your appointment provides your Chiropractor with the maximum information before your session and can be helpful in guiding your conversation. This is also important for the Chiropractor treating so they can get a good idea of your medical history and possible treatments you've already tried.
The Days After Your Session
Our Chiropractors will contact you to check in on how your body is feeling after your first session. This is usually done through a phone call or may be done via a text message as well if we are unable to speak with you directly. This is your opportunity to ask questions and chat for a few moments with your Chiropractor before your next follow-up session, where you will be given a report back to you their findings and working diagnosis.
it is important to again stay well hydrated after your first session and moving within your pain free thresholds.