What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a system of healthcare that is used to restore health naturally. It is most commonly known for treating symptoms such as:

• Whiplash and Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain and Tension
• Pain between the shoulder blades
• Lower Back and/or Hip Pain
• Sciatica/Leg Pain

You may also find that Chiropractic helps with:

• Asthma
• Headaches, including migraine
• Infantile Colic

These symptoms can be caused by accidents, lack of exercise, poor posture, illness and daily stress. By restoring normal function to the spine and nervous system, chiropractors can assist in addressing these symptoms. Chiropractors may also provide additional adviceon ways you can pro-actively speed your progress including exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle factors.

What can you expect on your first visit?

Your initial visit to Carryduff Chirpractic involves a consultation and examination including orthopaedic and neurological tests. The latest scanning technologyis also used to provide an objective evaluation of how well your spine and nervous system are functioning. X-rays may be required for further diagnosis, and we can refer you to a practice to have these taken.

YOUR REPORT AND FIRST ADJUSTMENT

The chiropractor will evaluate your case and explain the findings to you on your next visit. Any recommendations will be based on the findingsfrom your first visit and your individual health needs. If the chiropractor feels chiropractic care can benefit you, he/she will suggest a plan of care to suit you personally. He/she may also give you the guidance on other lifestyle factors.

If you agree on a beneficial care plan you will receive your initial spinal adjustment. An "adjustment" is the term used for correcting misalignments in the spine. Safe and effective adjusting techniques include manual adjustments (with the hands) or by using an adjusting instrument. The chiropractor may also use a very light touch technique.