Symptoms
Common conditions presenting to NW3 Chiropractic:
- Headaches
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain & stiffness
- Rib pain & pain on inspiration (breathing in)
- Pain down the leg or through the buttock
- Spinal pain
- for joint and muscle problems
- General loss of joint range of motion
- Peripheral joint ailments – ankle, elbow, wrist
- Pins & Needles
- Numbness
- Stiff or tight muscles and joints
Some of these conditions may involve elements of nerve compression and boney misalignment. Additionally, tight ligaments and muscles can compress nerves and pull bones away from their neutral position. Therefore our treatments take into consideration all elements and usually commence with the least invasive approach.
Chiropractic treatment methods:
Our methods of treatment include various soft tissue techniques such as trigger point therapy, vibration therapy, massage as well as chiropractic adjustments of the spinal vertebrae and skeletal bones. Initially all patients undergo thorough neurological and orthopaedic examinations followed by treatment depending on their problem. Exercises are usually prescribed; specific to each individual’s condition and structure.
The duration and number of treatments required for resolution of complaints depends on the type of complaint and the response to treatment over time, by each particular patient.
Should you have any questions about whether chiropractic treatment is right for you then please contact us.
