Things you might need to know
How Safe is Chiropractic?
A New Zealand government study found that “adjustments are remarkably safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuitable. Compare the statistics. Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Chiropractic is so gentle and safe that even new-born babies and infants are regularly adjusted, safely.
- Reference: New Zealand Report, Report of the Commission of Inquiry. Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1979.
How long will it take?
This is a very individual answer and depends on
- how long you have had the problem
- how bad is it
- How much damage has occurred.
- How quickly you personally heal.
- but following are some guidelines...
How much will it cost?
When we look at cost I have to mention 2 aspects. Firstly what it will cost you to receive Chiropractic care and then what it will cost you not to receive the care.
To receive care in our office we have designed the fees to allow you and your family to receive the highest quality care at an affordable fee. The longer you receive Care the less stress and tension is in your body, the greater the benefits. Our fees reflect this.
You can pay each time you come or you can buy a block of care. Quite simply the more you buy the more you save. If there is a second family member who lives at home with you, they are only charged the concession fees.
What happens if I leave the problem or just cover the pain?
All the evidence tells us that uncorrected Spinal problems get worse the longer they are left. No body likes to have an unexpected bill, even when it occurs as a result of an accident. To leave a problem or to simply only get some short term relief will eventually cost more, both in pain and suffering, as well as money. Why wait?
The price of the adjustment is known, but the value is priceless.
What is a Subluxation?
Often described in practice as a partial dislocation, a subluxation is when the vertebrae move slightly out of alignment causing pressure or irritation to the nerves. The spine loses normal motion and/or position and can have an affect on the nerves involved and vertebrae around the subluxated area. As the vertebrae are not functioning properly this can cause wear and tear on the discs and associated ligaments, muscles and other spinal tissue. This nerve interference results in the body operating at a reduced rate. Pain, inflammation and tenderness often follow. Once the nervous system has been impaired via a subluxation, the overall health and wellbeing of the person is at reduced.Chiropractors locate Subluxations which cause interference to the nervous system. They then correct the interference through gentle movements of the spine. This is usually done with the hands, which relieves the pressure to the nerves therefore assisting in correction and improving the health of the nerves.
What Causes Subluxations?
Subluxations are caused through varying ways. They can be responses to physical, emotional, chemical or genetic factors.Physical – birth process, slips, falls, car accident, poor sleeping habits, repetitive motions, sports injuries, bad postural habits etc
Emotional – stressful conditions such as family problems, divorce, death in family, work stresses, life problems and not being able to manage stressful situations.
Chemical – external pollutants in the environment, smoking, drugs, car fumes, alcohol, poor diet
Genetics – Many health problems can run in families.
Muscle weakness or imbalance from stress, obesity or lack of exercise are all contributing factors to Subluxations
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