The moment you enter Adelaide Chiropractic Centre you will be warmly welcomed, and made to feel at ease. The first thing we do is prepare your file and establish a detailed history of your health and health goals. We will then undertake a thorough examination (neurological, orthopaedic and chiropractic tests). If necessary, you may be referred for x-rays to provide more detailed information about a specific condition. We will then collate this information and propose a plan of care. We will also discuss alternative strategies for managing your situation and any risks associated with our recommendations. If chiropractic care is the right choice for you, your first adjustment may be performed straight away.
On your second visit we will discuss how you responded to your first adjustment; this gives us vital information on where you are in your healing process. We will clarify the plan of care accordingly, and begin providing you with the tools and strategies that will help you work towards attaining your health goals.
There are many ways to adjust the spine. We may use our hands, have the aid of special adjusting tables, have you lie on pelvic blocks, or use specialised hand held instruments. The technique chosen will be dependent on your individual circumstances.
After years of university training and clinical experience, our chiropractors have become highly skilled in delivering a variety of adjusting approaches. For any specific technique related enquiries, please feel free to contact our team.
While chiropractors are known for adjusting the spine (spinal manipulation), we use a patient centered, evidenced based, multi-modal model of care. We use a range of manual therapies including spinal manipulation, mobilisation, muscle and soft tissue techniques. We provide rehabilitation and exercise prescription and lifestyle advice. All of which has been shown to benefit people with a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
After completing their symptomatic and corrective care, people can choose whether to continue with maintenance care or not. Each body is different and ongoing care is tailored to the individual’s health goals.
Those who choose to continue with care beyond their symptomatic care report broad health benefits with respect to pain reduction, better mood, better sleep and better quality of life. This reflects the holistic benefits of chiropractic care on a person’s wellbeing. Research also indicates that continuing chiropractic care beyond the initial intensive phase leads to reduced pain, both in intensity and frequency.
Within our practice we are proud to host two other allied health practitioners who are great contributors to the holistic team offered at the ACC.
Kathy Sedun, our naturopath and nutritionist, provides a wealth of experience in exploring natural options for health and wellbeing.
Ying Li, our remedial massage therapist, who has many techniques for managing muscular complaints.
Many people who attend the ACC for chiropractic care also benefit from having these great practitioners on their health care team.
