What is a Chiropractor?
What does a Chiropractor do?
Chiropractors are able to diagnose and treat the body’s structural, or musculoskeletal system without the use of medication or surgery.
- They examine the spine’s position and muscle reflexes and make manual “hands-on” adjustments.
- Chiropractic treatment corrects joint motion and this allows proper movement.
- When people are able to move freely, pain is relieved and health improves.
People often try and ignore chronic back and neck pain for days or weeks before they request help from a specialist. Find out if a chiropractor can help you.
What type of pain do Chiropractors provide treatment for?
Chiropractors may provide relief from conditions that people experience during the stress of everyday life. They can help with certain types of headaches, muscle tension and sports injuries.
People ask for help with:
- Back and neck pain
- Tension headaches and migraines
- Pinched nerves
- Neck spasm
- Frozen shoulder / shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
Natural Relief
Chiropractic treatment is a safe and gentle alternative for pain relief.
Back pain during pregnancy
Women often experience back pain or sciatica during pregnancy and a chiropractic treatment can provide effective, medication-free relief.
Colic in Babies
Colic is a condition that can leave new parents feeling helpless. Studies have shown that chiropractic treatment for colic and reflux has improved symptoms and helped alleviate distress.
Healthy Aging
Keeping mobile becomes increasingly important as people age. Chiropractors can help to increase mobility which will lead to less falls. They can also assist with relieving pain from chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis.
Babies, children and adults benefit from maintaining a healthy spine.
Chiropractic Treatment for Injuries
Whiplash
A whiplash injury can cause neck pain and restricted neck movement. A chiropractor can evaluate and recommend a treatment plan for these symptoms.
Injury On Duty Claims in South Africa
Workers that receive a musculoskeletal injury whilst at work, during working hours, can be assessed and be eligible for a treatment plan by a chiropractor. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act allows for chiropractic treatment by registered chiropractors to be reimbursed.
A doctor’s referral is not required to visit a chiropractor.
Early treatment can speed up recovery and help prevent long term chronic pain symptoms.
How Can a Chiropractor Help Babies?
A paediatric chiropractor uses gentle techniques to help ease discomfort.
A paediatric chiropractor treats:
- Infant colic
- Acid reflux
- Plagiocephaly
- Scoliosis
- Schuerman’s Disease
- Hip dysplasia
- General infant fussiness
The chiropractor will examine the spine and the nervous system. Very gentle, light adjustments with the fingers can help relieve tension.
Babies and young children often respond well to chiropractic care and become more relaxed with treatment.
What people say about us
I took my 9 month old son to see the new chiropractor, he did an amazing job in helping start the healing process to sons bronchitis. He loosened up all the gut sitting in my babies throat and surprisingly the baby did not shed one tear. 5 stars!
The Chiropractor Dr Ismail has treated me multiple times for so many different problems. He has helped tremendously! Always made me feel better. Thank you Dr!
The Chiropractor was very professional and knowledgeable. I got a thorough examination and the treatment improved my pain immediately. Thanks doc!!