Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic is a natural, gentle, drug free healing art that recognises the body's self healing abilities. Chiropractors specialize in the detection, correction and prevention of muscle and joint problems for the whole body, relieving pain and improving health. The central nervous system is the control system of the body which co-ordinates and controls every organ, tissue, gland and cell.
One of the main interests of the chiropractor is a well functioning nervous system. The spinal cord and the nerve roots that exist between and around each spinal bone are the most easily damaged by stress or trauma. Improper motion of spinal bones can cause nerve irritation from stretching, rubbing, and pinching of the nerve's tissue. This is why chiropractors work primarily with the spine, to remove interference that may be causing pain or impairing normal health.
What is it good for?
People usually seek chiropractic treatment for pain caused by accident, injuries at work, poor posture or sports injuries, but it is not only back pain and leg pain that are eased with chiropractic care. Headaches and pain that occurs in the neck, shoulder, arm, hip, and knee, also respond well to treatment. For more information, use our "conditions we treat" to find out how chiropractic and other therapies can help your problem.
What happens in a consultation?
On a patient's first visit , the chiropractor will take a througher case history and carry out a full neurological and orthopaedic examination. In certain circumstances the chiropractor may need to refer for X-rays or other tests to check for any abnormalities or conditions which require further investigation.
Once these examinations are complete, the chiropractor carries out a detailed analysis of how the individual bones, joints and muscles move, to identify the specific problem.
Treatment consists of gently unlocking the stiff joints with skilled manipulation by hand, known as an adjustment. There are many chiropractic techniques in use at the Health & Healing Wellness Centre. Many techniques used don't require large amounts of force and wont be accompanyied by loud noises or "clicks". In general quick, confortable adjustments are used with the right amount of pressure to restore proper function and mobility to joints.
If your in pain or discomfort, we will take every measure to ensure the maximal level of comfort throughout your time in the practice.
Therapists
Dr Luke Fairbrother
Luke is our Chiropractor and brings another dimension to the Health & Healing Wellness Centre. After obtaining his degree in Medical Engineering, Luke decided to focus on Chiropractic and got a Masters Degree at Macquarie University, Sydney. He has spent the last few years working in Great Britain at a family chiropractic clinic treating all ages including babies, children and adults. He is highly skilled in both acute and chronic injuries of all parts of the body. He is very approachable and will always assist a person specific to their needs and goals. Dr Luke Fairbrother attracts health fund rebates and is HICAPS and Department of Veterans' Affairs Registered.
