Chiropractic health care
is based on the premise that the human body
has a natural restorative ability to maintain
its optimal state of health, and repair itself
after injury or disease.
The role of the Chiropractor
is to assist each individual's natural "curative
process" in maintaining, improving and
enhancing their musculoskeletal health. Through the removal
of interferences to nervous system function,
correction of the body's joint mechanics, and
assisting soft tissue healing Chiropractors
are able to promote health. But it doesn't stop
there; rehabilitation exercises, nutritional
advice, workplace ergonomics, and lifestyle
counselling make up a large part of the job.
The idea is that "Health comes from
within!"
People don't need to be suffering
from a significant injury to benefit from this
form of care, anyone who wishes to improve their
musculoskeletal health can benefit from Chiropractic care, and
our techniques are safe and gentle
enough to use on everyone from babies to senior
citizens!
Chiropractic is a scientifically
valid and extremely safe
method of primary health care. Chiropractors,
like your General Practitioner, are trained
to a high standard of proficiency; and are fully
qualified to diagnose and treat a wide variety
of musculoskeletal ailments. Jim works closely with other health
care professionals and will exchange information
when required, in the best interests of the
patient. This will not be done without prior
consent.
During your first visit you
will be given some information about your present
condition. It is important to Jim that you ask
questions about any of the information that
is given, or if you have any general health
enquires. Again, health care here is a
collaborative process; you can help
by keeping informed and sharing information
with Jim!
Subsequent treatments will
be scheduled according to average tissue healing
rates, and how your body is responding to the
treatment program. It is very helpful that you
adhere to any type of "homework"
that you will be given. Icing instructions,
specific stretches/exercise routines, nutritional
supplements, and ergonomic changes all will
be fully explained at the time. Jim will not
schedule treatments if he feels the treatment
will be of no benefit at that particular time.
