Chiropractic Adjustments @ Health Wise Chiropractic
The term chiropractic refers to a health profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as their impact on the nervous system and overall health.
It emphasises manual therapies including spinal adjustments and manipulation of joints and soft tissues. spinal adjustment is a prevalent technique used by chiropractors to address joint issues throughout the body.
This procedure entails the chiropractor delivering thrusts of speeds and forces to spinal joints that exhibit dysfunction and associated pain.
Chiropractic adjustments a specific type of spinal manipulation rooted in ancient practices aimed at restoring the spine's structural.
While the adjustment may produce a popping sound, often perceived as painful, many describe it as providing immediate relief from discomfort.
Signs You Can benefit from seeing a Chiropractor
- Poor posture
- Headaches
- Low Back Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Feeling unbalanced and dizzy
- Sports Recovery
- Sore Muscles
- Ligament and tendon repair
- Spine Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Foot and Ankle Pain
- Sore Elbows
- Wrist Pain
- Pins and needles in the arms and legs
- Numbness in the arms and legs
- Sciatica Symptoms
For more information, please call Health Wise Chiropractic at 03 9467 7889 or book online to consult with one of our chiropractors.
Chiropractic BLogs
When is it best to not see a Chiropractor?
Sometimes we don't know when to see a Chiropractor or should I go to Hospital or a G.P Clinic
Some warning signs that a you shouldn't see a Chiropractor are
1. Medical Conditions:
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Cardiovascular Issues: Unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmias, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and dissecting aneurysm.
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Neurological Conditions: Acute change in neurological status, evolving neurological events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage), and certain movement disorders.
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Infections: Acute systemic infections with fever, and certain skin conditions.
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Other Medical Conditions: Unstable diabetes, certain bone diseases (e.g., tumors, metastases, fractures), and conditions requiring medical stabilisation.
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Recently Fainting and undiagnosed origin
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Recent unexplained weight loss
2. Acute Injuries:
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Recent Operations or Acute Injuries: Avoidance of physical therapy interventions in the immediate post-operative or acute injury period until the patient has stabilised. It is best to ask the surgeon when it is appropriate to get Chiropractic care
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Unstable Fractures: Avoidance of interventions that could further compromise the fracture or cause pain.
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Open Wounds or Burns: Avoid interventions over open wounds or areas with fresh burns.
Signs your Chiropractor may have to alter your treatment Plan
- Pregnancy - At Health Wise Chiropractic we have specific pregnancy pillows to lay on to help you get Chiropractic care
- Smoker on birth control pills- The Chiropractor will do specific examinations as these two things combined have an increased risk of clotting
- Certain Medications
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Blood Thinners:
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Anticoagulants: Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), edoxaban (Savaysa), and heparin.
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Antiplatelet Agents: Aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient), and ticagrelor (Brilinta).
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), naproxen sodium (Aleve).
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Steroids: Prednisone and other corticosteroids can thin the skin, making it easier to bruise.
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Some Antibiotics and Antidepressants: Certain antibiotics and antidepressants can also affect blood clotting.
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Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can reduce platelet levels, leading to easy bruising.
- Pacemakers and Medical devices , certain devices may lead the chiropractor to alter their technique they use to treat you