{"id":1766,"date":"2018-07-30T15:28:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T15:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metamed.co.nz\/?page_id=1766"},"modified":"2020-02-26T07:51:27","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T07:51:27","slug":"chiropractic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metamed.co.nz\/therapies\/chiropractic\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiropractic: What does a Chiropractor do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chiropractic is a manual therapy focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles and joints). Chiropractors also look at how disorders affect the nervous system. They specialise in mechanical dysfunction<\/strong> but also examine the emotional, physical and dietary components of optimal health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body constantly tries to maintain and restore balance. This is considered the body\u2019s innate intelligence and governs every cell and reaction in the body. If the structure of the body is impaired by injury or stress, the function of the body is impaired. This misalignment can cause irritation to the nerves that supply the surrounding tissues and results in improper functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiropractic is a manual therapy focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Chiropractors aim to correct joint dysfunction in order to get rid of pain, restore normal nerve flow and allow proper function to be restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Headaches and migraines are two of the most common conditions that chiropractors treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you have unexplainable symptoms, a chiropractor can help navigate your health history and thoroughly examine you to find the source of your pain. Chiropractic treatments should focus on more than just surface symptoms. They should get to the root cause. We do this through a detailed process of inquiry asking our patient's specific questions about their presenting condition, past medical history, family history, any previous injuries, trauma, operations and accidents. Even childhood accidents can have an impact later in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also consider diet, sleep, external stressors important factors to consider as well as the function of your organs like your bowel, bladder and reproductive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout your treatment, we explain what we're finding and how we're treating. We also provide you with a detailed management plan sent through after your treatment so that you understand why and how long treatment may take to achieve results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand Chiropractors are registered professionals. This means that not just anyone can call themselves a chiropractor. If you're unsure of your chiropractor search the New Zealand Chiropractic Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chiropractors perform full case history research and examination before treatment. This helps them get a better picture of your overall health, function and well-being. They use a variety of techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility. These techniques include mobilisations, adjustments, trigger point therapy, fascial release therapy, massage and acupuncture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “popping” or “cracking” sound associated with chiropractic treatment is due to a technique called high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation<\/strong>. Nothing actually cracks and bones don't crunch. The sound is gas releasing from the joint. You can opt not to have this technique applied if you're not comfortable. But it is an incredibly effective and quick technique to create more space in the joint, change muscle tone and improve range of motion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When this manipulation technique is done properly it shouldn't feel scary or painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ‘crack' joints to get them moving and to carefully identify which joints and in what direction they need to be manipulated. Over time if the correct joints are released and you grasp the stability exercises, the desire to crack your own back or joints will fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conditions That Benefit from Chiropractic Treatments Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n