What is Chiropractic?

About Chiropractic

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Chiropractic is branch of healing arts. Chiropractic focuses on treating the neuromuscular system. It is drugless method. Chiropractic treatment focuses on the symptoms and the causes of the symptoms.

Chiropractic comes from the ideas that initial sources of pain can be treated by locating and removing interferences (known as “subluxation”) from your nervous system. If you have unaligned tyres on your car, it will most likely be a bumpy ride and you will not be able to drive straight. Your spine works in the same way. Your spine is a key centre for your nervous system and is a vital component of your daily activities.

A Chiropractic technique is a safe and natural procedure. It can help restore and regain normal motion to joints. Spinal function is optimised and as a result, your overall health improves.

A chiropractor is trained to use a variety of diagnostic methods such as x-rays, physical exam. Chiropractor use a specific procedures that involve manipulation by hand of various parts of the body to help patients improve general wellbeing.

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring your body’s inborn ability to be healthy. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues and organs of your body are design to resist disease and ill health.

Adjustments have been shown to:

• Increase blood flow
• increase nerve flow by releasing pressure off the nerve
• Increase pain tolerance levels
• Increase range of motion
• Increase the body’s secretion of “good” chemicals, such as melatonin and endorphins
• Reduce blood pressure
• Reduce tension and muscle pressure

Is chiropractic treatment safe?

One of the largest misconceptions out there is that Chiropractic adjustment is dangerous and scary.
Like all medical professions, chiropractic care carries risk potential however Chiropractic adjustment is safe when it’s performed by well trained and registered chiropractor.
The profession is based on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and most importantly, research. Your chiropractors at Almond Wellness Chiropractic Ringwood clinic are Australian registered practitioners and have at least 5 years undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Your treatment will be gentle, painless and have minimal risk.

Benefits of of Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is effective for a wide range of conditions. Below is a partial list of some of the most common benefits of chiropractic care. If your specific condition isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance on your particular concerns.

• General Health Maintenance
• Headaches, Migraines, and Neck Pain
• Scoliosis
• Poor Posture
• Stiffness
• Chronic Fatigue and Stress
• Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain
• Foot, Ankle, Knee, and Hip Pain
• Sciatica
• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Issues
• Work-Related Injuries and Car Accidents
• Sports Injuries
• Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and Pregnancy-Related Discomfort
• Disc-Related Problems
• Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

Chiropractic Visit: A Road to Wellness

At Almond Wellness Centre Ringwood Chiropractic Clinic, our primary goal is to offer gentle and effective chiropractic care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. When you step into our clinic, you’ll be greeted by name and guided through the process of completing our new patient history form.

Your Consultation: A Path to Your Health Goals

During your consultation with our chiropractor, we’ll focus on discussing your health objectives and how we can help you achieve them. Your initial visit typically takes about 30-45 minutes. If the outlook appears promising, we’ll proceed with an examination to identify the underlying cause of your health concerns.

Report of Findings: Your Personalised Roadmap to Wellness

Following our consultation and a thorough review of your health history, coupled with our examination findings, we’ll present recommendations tailored to help you attain and maintain your health goals. This typically takes place on the same day or during a follow-up visit, depending on your individual circumstances. If necessary, we may refer you to a local radiography clinic for X-rays.

Regular Visits: Nurturing Your Well-Being

During subsequent visits to our clinic, your chiropractor will spend time reviewing and explaining any X-ray findings. We’ll then proceed with your first chiropractic adjustment. These routine visits generally last around 15 minutes.