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Vicki Patterson Chiropractic’s team goes under constant retraining to keep them up to date with the latest techniques and guidelines in the industry. And even though you will find a consistent approach to treatments and procedures, each practitioner has their own style and personality. With so many excellent chiropractors, we’re confident you will find one to suit you.
Our reception staff are ready to greet you with a warm smile at the door. With plenty of parking alongside the practice, Vicki Patterson Chiropractic is the perfect place to invest in your health.
People come to our clinic for a variety of reasons:
No matter the reason for a spinal examination, our chiropractors will aim to restore spine function, body alignment and nervous system function. A chiropractic adjustment is the skilled application of a specific force in a precise direction to a joint that is stuck or not moving correctly.
There are many ways to perform an adjustment, and an assessment will help us determine what chiropractic treatment or combination of techniques should be applied to your body.
We get to choose between various methods, from low-force, non-manipulative to high-velocity, manipulative treatments.
We mainly use our hands, but we also use the assistance of unique adjusting tables, pelvic blocks, specialised hand-held instruments or other equipment. Chiropractic care is for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.
If you have specific technique-related enquiries, contact our team today on 02 4655 9951.
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Spinal problems, neglected since early childhood, may require ongoing supportive care for optimum spinal function. These long-standing problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine. Those who are active, have stressful jobs, or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventative visits are helpful in the maintenance of good health. Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their ache or pain becomes unbearable.
Chiropractic is a health care discipline based on the scientific premise that the body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine, and pelvis) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health.
A chiropractic adjustment is the skill of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, 'locked up', or not moving properly. This adds motion to the joint, helping the joints to gradually regain more normal motion and function. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to permit improved spinal function, improved nervous system function, and improved health.
Chiropractors have varying initial consultation fees, depending on the needs of the individual. Some may adjust on first visit, and some may not, or sometimes an x-ray may be taken.
Most chiropractors will take care of people in the clothes they come in with. However any bulky clothing, such as a heavy winter jacket or thick jumper would need to be removed. A small percentage of chiropractors will require their clients to be gowned.
In most cases it does not hurt at all. In fact most people find having an adjustment very relaxing. With some adjustments you may sometimes feel or hear a popping sound from the spinal joints. This is simply caused by a gas release from the joint as spinal movement is restored, such as when a wet glass is removed from a table.
If you're new to Chiropractic care, you'll want to know what type of result you can expect. Individual experience varies from person to person, but most people can expect some benefits soon after beginning care and for these to consolidate further as therapy continues. Statistically too, research shows that Chiropractic care is more effective and economical and also gives longer lasting results for disorders of the spine than other forms of health care.
Chiropractors are primary healthcare practitioners therefore a referral is not necessary. However more and more GP's are referring to Chiropractors via the Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC).
Chiropractors are the spinal health experts. Helping to restore proper spinal biomechanics and improved nervous system function begins with a patient's case history. This gives the chiropractor a background about your health, such as surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, and other details affecting your current health. After reviewing your history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough orthopaedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination is performed.