Chiropractic is an alternative medicine that complements traditional medical treatment. Chiropractic healthcare focuses on treatment of the musculoskeletal system to achieve optimal alignment of the spine and relief of conditions and pain associated with bones, joints and muscles.
A chiropractor is a practitioner of chiropractic medicine.
You may find that chiropractic treatment is right for you if you suffer from aches, pains and injury associated with your spine, joints and muscles.
Conditions that patients regularly visit a chiropractor for include:
Your appointment with one of our friendly Warragul chiropractors will begin with a full medical history and a general physical examination, as well as examination of the spine, bones and muscles. Sometimes an X-ray or MRI may be ordered.
Your chiropractor will use their hands to feel your spine and associated muscles and tissues to troubleshoot issues.
Based on your physical assessment, your chiropractor will determine the best course of action to rectify the spinal or musculoskeletal problems you are experiencing.
Depending on the best course of action determined by your chiropractor, your treatment may include manual adjustment, activator adjustment or the Gonstead method.
A chiropractic adjustment involves your chiropractor using manual force to realign joints that are the main cause of ongoing pain or stiffness. This usually involves adjustment of the spinal joints, which can bring fast relief and relaxation to sore, stiff or strained necks, shoulders, backs and even other parts of the body affected by the spine, like your legs and arms.
Chiropractors are highly-skilled and experienced medical professionals and adjustments are a very safe procedure.
The “activator” is a hand-held diagnostic tool used by chiropractors to address spinal joint dysfunction. It enables them to accurately check your overall spinal balance to determine the best treatment option.
An activator delivers a controlled, light and fast thrust without causing undue strain or pressure to the patient that can sometimes be experienced during a manual adjustment. This can allow for a more precise and exact adjustment.
Named after its developer, Dr. Clarence Gonstead, this chiropractic approach is more complex than regular chiropractic, and focuses on finding the root cause of subluxations. A chiropractor that practices the Gonstead method will palpate (feel) your spine in a range of ways while applying other skilled methods to determine if chiropractic is the best medical treatment for you.
Your chiropractor will also educate you on the best ways to continue your journey to good alignment and spinal health, which may include tips on healthy lifestyle changes as well as the importance of exercise and movement, rest, hydration and nutrition, heat or ice application or regular chiropractic care. They may recommend you seek out additional medical diagnostics or tests.
GSE Health’s chiropractic team is diverse, certified and highly experienced in providing quality chiropractic care. You do not require a GP referral to see a chiropractor.
Drop into our clinic or contact us to book an appointment today.
