An adjustment is a procedure used by a Chiropractor to improve the function of your nerve system, spine and body function.

This commonly involves the chiropractor using their hands to apply a very specific pressure or movement to the spine or pelvis.

There are many different techniques available, so your Chiropractor will always adapt their technique to suit each individual of any age.

A vertebral subluxation is the improper motion or position of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) which interfere with the nerve messages between the brain and the body.

The delicate nerves exiting the spine can be irritated, stretched and sometimes compressed or pinched.

Even with this nerve irritation most subluxations exist without obvious pain or discomfort therefore making it difficult for you to know if you have them in your spine.

A subluxation can interfere with the chemistry/hormones of your body, your immune function and prevent your body from functioning at its potential.

Subluxations are caused by stressors that your body cannot adapt to.

Physical Stress– such as injuries, falls, the birth process, lifting children, school bags, car accidents, sports, prolonged abnormal postures or even subtle repetitive movements.

Chemical Stress– alcohol, toxins, additives and chemicals in food, poor diet, cigarettes, medication, coffee, and other pollutants in our environment.

Emotional Stress– work pressure, family conflict, arguments, personal traumas, internal dialogue, life or career changes, grief etc.

Anyone with a body and nerve system!

You are never too young or too old to benefit from Chiropractic care.

Our clients range from newborns and pregnant mothers to adults of all ages.

Our clients are from all walks of life, with varying occupations and ages.

They all have one thing in common, they want to be healthier and function better.

Your Chiropractor will select their technique(s) best suited to your age, size and health status.

Many parents choose to have their babies checked soon after birth, to assess for any birth trauma. Paediatric adjustments are safe and very gentle and some of our Chiropractors have received additional training into pregnancy, post natal and pediatric care.

Chiropractors only adjust joints that are hypomobile or locked up. Years of training focus on using the minimum amount of force needed to achieve this. Hypermobile joints are more likely to develop above and below uncorrected hypomobile joints resulting in spinal imbalance. Joints which lose their normal movement develop degenerative arthritis sooner.

No. Each of our Chiropractors is trained in a variety of techniques and will utilise the technique that is best suited to your current condition and level of health as well as your personal preferences.

This varies with each client and depends on their current health condition and their health and wellness goals. Generally the older the client or the longer the problem has been developing and the more severe it is, the longer it will take.to restore function.

Most of our clients start to notice changes in their bodies, within the first few visits.

As the function of the nerve system and body increases, visits generally become less frequent or you may choose to stop care.

In very chronic cases healing may take months or even years or care may be more symptom management based, so as to slow progression and ensure maintaining independence for as long as possible.