FAQs

Chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, often referred to as "subluxations". We use a hands-on approach to adjust or correct the spine and other joints to improve alignment and restore mobility. These adjustments are often referred to as chiropractic adjustments. The goal of these adjustments is to reduce pain, improve function, and promote the body's natural ability to heal.

Diagnosing scoliosis involves a thorough assessment of the patient and analysis of some specific test results. The first step involves taking a thorough medical history to ensure we have the details required before starting the physical examination. The history can provide us with some vital information towards guiding a diagnosis. After that we start the physical assessment of the patient. This includes a variety of observations and measurements, including posture and movements, as well as conducting some very important standardized tests of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The final part of the assessment will involve analysis of X-rays and, where required, other radiological scans. Together with the history and assessments, the radiological information and measurements can give us vital information to finalize a scoliosis diagnosis and classification.

SoftWave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of for many different ailments. The device generates shock waves to stimulate the cells and promote healing, regeneration of tissue, and ultimately provide pain relief.