Chiropractic Care
About Chiropractic
Chiropractic was invented in 1895 and has since spread across the globe. Traditionally, Chiropractors focus on finding and treating areas of dysfunction within the spine, using manipulative therapy.
The common theory is that these dysfunctional areas can negatively impact aspects of your health. The verdict is still out on what is causing this altered function, although researchers have some promising theories.
Signs that a vertebral segment is dysfunctioning include joint pain, decreased range of joint motion, spasming and sore muscles attaching to the vertebrae, and altered posture.
If left alone these areas can lead to back pain, headaches, neck pain and can even alter nervous system function.
Recent studies have suggested that treating these dysfunctional areas may improve the way we sense our environment, process information in our brain, and control muscles in our arms and legs. Since the nervous system controls nearly every function of the human body, the door is open as to how chiropractic may help the body perform. Many of the world’s top athletes already use chiropractic with the goal to improve their performance and be the best at what they do.
There is great variety within the chiropractic profession due to diverse beliefs. Techniques can range from using light touch, soft tissue manipulation, needles, specialised tables, thrust adjustments, handheld tools, supplementation, and even thought analysis. There are over 100 techniques in existence.
Our Unique Approach
At Karori Chiropractic, we have a unique approach to care. We provide tailored and personalised adjustment plans for people of all ages. We believe that a well-functioning nervous system is the cornerstone of health and we endeavour to assist you in regaining your optimal state.
1. Initial consultation
Your first visit to the Chiropractor is all about YOU. We commit to learning as much as we can about how long you have had your problem, how bad it is, what it is affecting in your life and what goals you want to achieve! We will perform a spinal evaluation, posture assessment and may refer for spinal x-rays if indicated.
2. Report of findings
The report of findings is all about your results! This visit is designed to give you an understanding of where and what is causing any issues in your body. Your Chiropractor will discuss the best recommendations to rehabilitate, and any other advice on how to manage this long term.
3. Regular adjustments
Many people see our Chiropractors for our corrective approach to spinal alignment. Each adjustment is tailored specifically to your care plan and your needs on the day. Our adjustments are a combination of traditional Chiropractic (manual) and more modern techniques.
4. Progress exams
Progress exams are all about what has changed! Progress exams are a structured visit by your Chiropractor to re-evaluate your posture and show the changes that the regular adjustments have given you. This also shows your Chiropractor what the next phase for you is!
Techniques Used
Chiropractors use multiple techniques to treat areas of dysfunction within your spine and other joints of your body. The following techniques are used at Karori Chiropractic:
The most common technique used by chiropractors worldwide. This technique involves the use of the chiropractors hands to adjust (another term for manipulate) the joints of your spine. Various positions, forces and directions are used during adjustments, depending on where the dysfunction lies and your unique structure. A quick, small and specific thrust is applied through the chiropractors hands to the dysfunctional joint in your spine.
A device is used to apply the adjustment instead of the chiropractors hands. The device applies a quick, small mechanical force. The force output is varied depending on your comfort levels and the spinal area. The activator device is commonly used as an alternative to the more forceful techniques, especially for the young or old.
A technique similar to Diversified however, it uses different body positions and directions of force.
We are trained to assess and adjust most major joints in your body outside of the spine.