What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a drug and surgery free modality of treatment concerned with the diagnosis, management and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system; this includes the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. Courtesy of Chiropractic Australia, 2016.
If you have never seen a Chiropractor before, or are unsure what Chiropractic is all about, please call us on 02 9705 1470 today and allow us to explain how we can help you.
What is Chiropractic Treatment?
Chiropractic treatment starts with the philosophy that the body’s structure and the way it functions are intertwined and that you cannot treat one without the other. Chiropractic at Illawong Osteo varies from the traditional manual therapy treatment in that it is entirely hands on in its approach.
At Illawong Osteo & Chiro, our Chiropractic team combine your symptoms and treatment goals with our clinical findings to map out a treatment plan that will have you returning to full movement, pain-free in the shortest possible time. Treatment at Illawong Osteo starts on your very first treatment and the techniques used will entirely depend on your condition and treatment goals.
What Happens During Your First Chiropractic Visit?
Your initial chiropractic treatment will involve a thorough medical history followed by both a neurological and orthopaedic assessment. This is to ascertain the root cause of all of your symptoms. This will be followed by an explanation of your symptoms and relation of your symptoms to your condition.
Treatment is then administered immediately to attempt to eliminate symptoms and have you feeling better. If necessary, you may be referred for an X-ray or further imaging to to help with your diagnosis. And you do not need a GP referral.
What Techniques Do Chiropractors At Illawong Osteo Utilise?
- Soft Tissue Massage – with the goal of decreasing muscle tension and increasing muscle length in order to free up ‘stiff or fixated’ joints.
- Manipulation – with the goal of either increasing joint movement or stabilising structures surrounding the joint.
- Articulation/Mobilisation – with the goal of either increasing joint movement or stabilising structures surrounding the joint without a cavitation or ‘crack’ of a joint.
- Stretching – with the goal of decreasing muscle tension and increasing muscle length in order to free up ‘stiff or fixated’ joints that usually involves assistance from you in activating the muscle to maximise its length and your stretches.
- Dry Needling – with the goal of improving muscle strength, reducing muscle over-activity (or spasm) and increasing neural (your brain and nervous system’s) awareness.
- Activator – This is a small device used to mimic a manipulative thrust without putting as much pressure through the joint or body as a manipulation. This is great for kids, teenagers and the elderly.
- And many, many more.
What Do Chiropractors At Illawong Osteo Treat?
- Spinal and Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain and Headaches
- Migraines and TMJ (JAW) issues
- Sporting Injuries (muscle strains etc)
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation (ACL Reconstructions, Shoulder Arthroscopes and disc fusions)
- Shoulder and Elbow Sprains (Rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel)
- And much, much more…
What To Expect In Your First Session At Illawong Osteo & Chiro
At your first session, your Osteo or Chiro will take your case history to establish when your pain first started, what your symptoms and concerns are and how they may have changed over time, the treatments (if any) you have received to date, and the impact your pain may be having on your life.
After learning of the history of your pain, your practitioner will carry out a hands-on examination, which comprises of various tests of the spine, nervous system, muscles and joints.
After identifying the underlying cause/s (which may or may not require referral for an x-ray, C-T scan or MRI), your practitioner will set some treatment goals, with the ultimate goal being to restore maximal, pain-free movement to your muscles and joints.
The chiropractic treatment techniques your Chiropractor will use in fulfilling this goal include:
- Spinal manipulation (Also known as an ‘adjustment’)
- Joint Mobilisation
- Muscle energy technique (MET)
- Soft tissue /massage
- Counterstrain
- Balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
- Myofacial release
- Visceral manipulation
- Exercises/Rehabilitation
- Your treatment is generally not painful.
How Illawong Osteo & Chiro Are Different:
Unlike the conventional approach to medicine, which emphasises the use of pharmaceuticals to mask symptoms, osteopaths & chiropractors take the time required to establish a clear understanding of why your problem developed in the first place, and put into place a series of steps that will attempt to resolve the underlying problem.
Illawong Osteo & Chiro – Why Choose Us?
- Health fund rebates are available for all of our services (We can swipe your card on the spot!).
- Your sessions are carried out in a private, clean, air-conditioned room.
- Appointments are available early (from 7am) to late (8:30pm) so you don’t have to skip work for your appointment. Call Today on 02 9705 1470
- Parking is easy. (Free parking is available at the door)