About Chiropractic
What is a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors are primary care physicians with specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions - relating to the bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These conditions range from lower back disc injuries, sciatica, and arthritis to whiplash, torticollis, tendonitis, and more.
Chiropractic education is rigorous, consisting of a comprehensive six-year Master’s degree program. This advanced training includes in-depth study of Anatomy (including two years of cadaver dissection), Physiology, Histology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics, Radiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Biomechanics, among other disciplines.
Chiropractic practitioners utilize a wide range of techniques and modalities, including spinal and extremity adjustments, deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, muscle stretching, trigger point therapy (encompassing ischaemic compression and myofascial dry needling), rigid and dynamic taping, ultrasound, TENS, interferential current, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, myofascial active release techniques, and exercise rehabilitation.
Chiropractors are specialists in treating a comprehensive range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. This includes sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, headaches, whiplash injuries, TMJ syndrome, and arthritis, as well as the management of extremity injuries like frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, ankle sprains, Morton’s neuroma, cartilage injuries, patella knee tracking disorders, bursitis, and muscle/tendon tears, among others.