No. Damage can occur when any joint is forced to “click” especially if you have weakened muscles and ligaments. Chiropractic is the only health profession in the world that trains doctors to detect and correct subluxations. Just like you, I also need to be adjusted by a colleague.

This varies depending on the severity of the condition. Most people report progress within one or two weeks of being adjusted.

Yes. Unfortunately many people who have had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or even years later. Chiropractic may prevent repeated back surgery. In fact, if Chiropractic care is initially utilised, back surgery can often be avoided in the first place.

In South Africa Chiropractic training and education is of an exceptionally high standard and Chiropractors graduate after 6 years of training with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic.

Yes. Majority of medical aids cover Chiropractic treatments. The extent of reimbursement will depend on the type of your medical plan. Your medical service provider will be able to advise you on the extent of your Chiropractic cover.

Yes. Pregnant women find that Chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make the delivery easier for both the mother and baby. Your Chiropractor will use safe, gentle techniques that will best suit you and your unborn child. Diet, postural and exercise advice is often included.

Yes. The birthing process can be difficult, sometimes needing the assistance of suction, forceps or in an emergency, a c- section. All of these can lead to musculo-skeletal problems in a baby whose spine is a hypermobile and unstable structure. In fact, the sooner your baby is checked, the sooner the Chiropractor can treat you baby safely and gently.

Infantile colic is described as unexplainable and uncontrollable crying in babies 0 to 3 months old for more than 3 hours per day, more than 3 days a week and more than 3 weeks. There are many causes of colic but one cause is mechanical stresses during pregnancy and delivery can cause misalignments in the baby’s spine. Chiropractic treatment involves the application of gentle, manual mobilization techniques to the neck and spine and any other areas of the infant’s body that have restrictions.

Yes. Rest assured that your Chiropractor will use gentle and often modified techniques for young patients. It is important to make sure your children’s spines and nervous systems are healthy as they grow older.