Chiropractic Patients
Chiropractic Patients
Patients are usually needing chiropractic care due to pain. I have found through years of experience that to adequately and effectively manage ‘pain syndromes’ there are three phases of care that provide the best results.
Acute Phase Care
This phase of care is designed to improve the motion and flexibility of the involved segments of your spine. During this phase, with improved joint mobility, there will be decreased swelling, inflammation and muscle spasm, leading to decreased pain. Through this phase patients are typically seen 2-3 times a week. Regular and repetitive treatments are absolutely necessary to facilitate the healing process.
Corrective Phase Care
Once joint motion of the involved spinal segments has been re-established, the frequency of care will decrease to once a week. During this time, you will be instructed on techniques that will aid in your long-term improvement. Therapeutic stretches, rehabilitative postural exercises, ergonomics, and other factors that promote the healing of supportive soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendon, connective tissue) will be discussed. Common factors that lead to relapse are insufficient muscular support, repetitive daily activities and joint degeneration. These factors must be addressed to achieve correction and/or stabilization of your condition.
Wellness Phase Care
Many people choose to continue benefiting from chiropractic with periodic spinal adjustments. These visits typically occur once every 4 to 6 weeks, on a maintenance and preventative basis. The goals of Wellness Care include locating minor problems before they become more serious, minimizing the arthritic changes that occur due to poor joint motion and alignment, reducing the likelihood of flare-ups in problem joints, and maximizing your quality of life by maintaining mobility as you age.
1st visit: R765.00 (20 – 30 min)
During your initial visit your primary reason for visiting the us will be assessed. This consultation will include certain, or all of the following:
- Full history (chiropractic and medical)
- Examination (including orthopaedic, neurological, blood pressure, range of motion, static and motion palpation, muscle tone assessment, gait and balance assessment, myofascial assessment)
- Myofascial trigger point release
- Possible referral for X Ray evaluation
- Specific care plan
- Chiropractic adjustment
Follow Up appointments:
(3 Phases of Care Plan)
R605.00 / follow up visit (15 min)
R765.00 / follow up visit (30 min)
R965.00 / follow up visit (45 min)
- Follow up assessment
- X-Ray evaluation (if applicable)
- Chiropractic adjustment
Possible additional management may include:
– Graston technique
– Stretching exercises
– Strengthening exercises (possible referral for back care classes, osteoporosis care classes, muscle tone classes)
– Posture and ergonomic advice
– Nutritional advise and appropriate supplement recommendation
Managing chiropractic conditions effectively requires three phases of care in order to provide the best results.
OUR GOAL IS TO GUIDE PATIENTS THROUGH THE 3 PHASES OF CARE IN ORDER TO RESTORE FULL FUNCTION IN THE QUICKEST, BUT SAFEST TIME FRAME.
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(Pls note access is at the rear of the property – from Gabriel Rd, into Bardia Rd and it’s the lilac coloured house)