What Is Chiropractic and How Can it Help You?
The chiropractic profession has been established for over 120 years and has grown to a workforce of over 100,000 practicing chiropractors worldwide. Chiropractic is best known for treating back pain, where a growing body of world-class research continues to demonstrate its effectiveness. There is increasing evidence showing that chiropractic can also help with conditions such as headaches, migraines, muscle spasms, shoulder issues and chronic tension. Chiropractic focusses on the spine due to the spine’s unique role housing the spinal cord, the cable that connects the brain and the body and therefore controls all of our bodies’ functions.
Chiropractors train for a minimum of four years learning anatomy, biomechanics, clinical neurology, chemistry, physiology and general pathology amongst many other medical disciplines. In addition, a large proportion of training is spent honing the hands-on-skills necessary to identify and correct joint, muscle and nerve problems.
Chiropractors are primary health care practitioners which means you do not need a referral from your GP or medical specialist to receive care. Because of this, chiropractors have extensive knowledge of the causes of pain and dysfunction. It’s essential that chiropractors can differentiate between relatively straightforward mechanical pain and something that may be more complex in nature. This allows chiropractors to know what they can help you with and who to refer you to if your issue is outside their scope of practice.
All chiropractors must maintain their clinical skills as part of their professional responsibilities. Furthermore, many chiropractors continue to evolve their expertise so that they have an ever-expanding ‘tool-kit’ to help patients. Dr Paul, our chiropractor at One Chiropractic, is passionate about learning and has extended his professional training to include pregnancy and paediatrics, functional neurology, spinal rehabilitation, cranial and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, advanced muscle testing, and breath-work mechanics to name a few. Having a wide range of experience and training enables Paul to help with both common pain problems and more complex conditions that may require more advanced treatment protocols.
We’re here to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to learn more about your specific issue, we are available for telephone consultations free of charge. Alternatively, in-person consultations are available at our clinic. We look forward to meeting you!
