Author: Tania Leski

Disc Bulge and Slipped Disc Research

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 22 January 2018

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Do you have a disc bulge or slipped disc?
Can chiropractic treatment help?

A recent study published in an international peer reviewed journal found that patients with neck pain as a result of cervical spine disc herniation respond favourably to Chiropractic adjustments. (1)

The Swiss study investigated 50 patients with symptoms consistent with nerve compression in the neck, and MRI was used to confirm the presence of disc herniation (otherwise known as a disc bulge or prolapsed disc). Patients were treated with manual chiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine at the site of the prolapsed disc, and investigators measured changes in signs and symptoms over a 3-month period. The study found 55.3% of patients had improved symptoms after just 2 weeks of chiropractic care and furthermore, improvement continued over time, with 43 of the 50 patients (85.7%) reporting less pain at 3 months.

The severity of a prolapsed disc will vary from case to case, but this study adds to the body of published literature that has found that the majority of cases (even those with severe symptoms) respond well to Chiropractic care. A very small number of cases may require surgery, but it is important that those people who experience neck pain and arm pain be assessed by a registered Chiropractor to determine whether surgical intervention is required.

Chiropractic care aims to restore function to the body, removing tension from the nervous system and tissues, thus allowing the body to heal itself and function naturally. Chiropractors use varying methods and techniques to assess and correct areas of imbalance in the spine.

If you’re suffering from severe neck pain or arm pain, call us today on 90135133 to schedule an appointment for a thorough examination and assessment.

A copy of the full journal article profiled in this blog is available to read at ChiroCure Clinic, located at 278 Inkerman Street, StKilda East. Melbourne 3183.

Reference:
1. Peterson, C.K., Schmid, C., Leemann, S., Anklin, B. & Humphreys, B.K. Outcomes From Magnetic Resonance Imaging – Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disk Herniation Patients Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Prospective Cohort Study With 3-Month Follow-Up. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2013: (13) S0161:4756.

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ChiroCure Adjustment techniques

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 15 January 2018

OUR CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

Family Chiropractic Care – Treatment for people of all ages.
Sport Injury Management – Full body and spinal injury management
Rehabilitation – in clinic advice and on site rehabilitation services including personalised rehabilitation programs, patient exercise manuals and various gym programs.
Pre and Post-Natal Musculoskeletal Care – pregnancy related management for pregnancy patients.
Applied Kinesiology – A chiropractic system that evaluates structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis)
Chiropractic spinal adjustments – Treatment tool applied with various treatments techniques.

ADJUSTING TECHNIQUES

Manual Therapy

Adjustment/ manipulation (an audible release or crack may be heard (this sound is merely a result of a gas bubble forming inside the joint)
Flexion distraction (increases the spinal motion to resolve disc bulges and disc herniations using a distraction table)

Low-force Techniques

Activator adjusting (a device that delivers a painless impulse into a joint)
Pelvic Blocks (using gravity to stretch the pelvic and lumbar joints, for better alignment)
Drop-piece table (involves a specialised table with sections that control drop to facilitate movement in various joints)
Sustained direct manual pressure ( release fixated joints and muscles with associated with deep breathing)
Soft Tissue release ( Various muscle release techniques to help with hypertonic and tender muscles)

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How our chiropractors diagnose spinal conditions and spinal degeneration on xray imaging?

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 11 January 2018

The importance of radiology imaging in chiropractic treatment plans…

Radiology Imaging procedures can be an integral part of chiropractic diagnostic procedures.
Our chiropractors use X-ray images to help determining the health of your spine.
Imaging will show any misalignment in the vertebrae and spine, and our chiropractors demonstrate and explain this is detail on your report of findings appointment report.
X-rays can increase the safety and accuracy of your chiropractic care, and help to determine the right course of treatment and management program for you.
We offer 100% bulk billed radiology imaging (xray) when referred by of our chiropractors. We can provide a referral form to any local radiology clinic, ie Capital Radiology Balaclava or Elsternwick, MIA Caulfield, Capital Connect Caulfield North.

Our chiropractors can organise bulk billing for you under Medicare, for all patients with a current medicare care card.

If X-rays are required you will be referred to a local radiology clinic in Balaclava or Elsternwick.

Please ask one of our ChiroCure Clinic chiropractors to provide you with a referral next time you visit the clinic in StKilda or Elwood.

Our chiropractors take a thorough approach to your case, to help ensure that you will be provided with the highest standard of chiropractic care.

Based on the nature of your condition as well as a number of other factors, x-ray studies of your spine or injured body part may be required to identify subtle abnormalities of the spine, as well as more serious pathologies and the level of degeneration / nerve irritation present.

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Chronic back pain? Help is at hand

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 20 December 2017

As part of Spinal Health Week 2017, we are raising awareness of chronic back pain and encouraging Australians to seek help.

Spinal Health Week this year is focused on encouraging people to seek help for chronic back problems.

If you or anyone you know is affected by chronic back pain, the good news is that you don’t need to suffer in silence. You can visit us to find out how chiropractic care can help.

Chronic back pain is a national issue. One in six Australians suffer from the physical and psychological effects of chronic back problems – that’s an estimated 3.7 million people suffering.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare defines chronic back pain as a health condition that lasts for three months or longer. Chronic back pain is a national issue.

One in six Australian suffer from the physical and psychological effects of chronic back problems – that’s an estimated 3.7 million people suffering. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare defines chronic back pain as a health condition that lasts for three months or longer.

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Merry Christmas from your team at Chirocure Clinic.

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 18 December 2017

We are here for you this holiday season!

Our holiday operating hours 2017/2018

Open Normal Hours until Friday 22nd December

Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED

Wednesday 27 Dec: 9am – 7pm
Thursday 28 Dec: 1pm – 8pm
Friday 29 Dec: 1pm – 6pm
Saturday 30 Dec: 9am – 3pm

Monday 1 Jan 2018: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan 2018: CLOSED

Normal practice hours will resume from Monday the 3rd January 2018.

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Activator adjusting at ChiroCure

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 9 December 2017

Activator adjusting at ChiroCure Clinic StKilda 3183

The Activator Method is one of the most widely-researched chiropractic techniques and the only instrument adjusting technique with 23 clinical trials to support its efficacy.
Activator Methods has published hundreds of clinical and scientific peer-reviewed papers, worked with major academic research institutions, and received grants from recognised entities like the USA’s National Institutes of Health.

We use the activator adjusting tool in chiropractic treatments at our clinic in StKilda.

For more information and appointment availability please call the clinic on (03)90135133

Or click the link to our website below:
http://www.chirocure.net/chiropractic_care.html

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Spine degeneration – Let us Explain…

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 8 December 2017

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Chiropractic Adjusting and spinal degeneration

Chiropractic Care for musculoskeletal conditions

Chiropractic treatments at ChiroCure Clinic are aimed to provide relief to patients experiencing pain and discomfort in the body and spine. Pain may be caused by an underlying spinal condition, including degenerative disc disc, facet joint degeneration, end plate degeneration and osteophyte formation. Degeneration in the spine occurs naturally throughout the ageing process.

Our chiropractors may refer patients for a cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine x-ray or spinal series radiographs, for diagnostic assessment to determine the extent of spinal degeneration and other spinal related conditions.

Your ChiroCure chiropractic practitioner will discuss your diagnosis and clinical recommendations based on their findings from your assessment, x-ray imaging, and treatment response, to determine the best course of treatment for your spinal health.

Therapy may include:

– Exercises and stretches
– Therapeutic Ultrasound
– Decompression therapy
– Anti-inflammatory creme
– Rehab program (swimming/pilates)
– Therapeutic pillows
– Posture support
– Natural supplements
– Mobilisation
– Activator adjusting

Understanding the levels of degeneration that may occur in all areas of the spine

For additional information please ask one of our chiropractors next time you visit ChiroCure Clinic in StKilda East.

Phone ChiroCure Clinic on (03)90135133

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December Shoutout

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 4 December 2017

Its almost the end of 2017…

Make sure that you have used your yearly rebate allowance for Chiropractic, Remedial massage and Myotherapy treatments before it runs out.

Receive your refund instantly with our HICAPS machine.

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Have you used all of your cover for this year?

Most people don’t realise that they could be leaving hundreds of dollars’ worth of
Private Health Insurance extras behind.

Most private health “extras” policies operate on a calendar year basis.
This means that your annual limits reset on January 1st every year.

Unfortunately annual limits don’t rollover, so if you don’t use them – you lose them.

At ChiroCure Clinic, each of our chiropractors and remedial therapists
are claimable with every private health fund for each!!

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Book your next chiropractic appointment at ChiroCure Clinic in Balaclava today!

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Treatment for musculoskeletal injury after a fall or injury

Post author By Tania Leski
Post date 1 December 2017

Health is important particularly at a young age.

Discover what paediatric chiropractic care at ChiroCure Clinic can offer your children…

ICPA (International Chiropractic Paediatric Association), has recently published a study in the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care for children.
Out of 5,438 office visits only 3 minor aggravations were reported, such as minor discomfort, following the adjustment.
In the study over 90% of the chiropractors and parents reported improvement in the child’s presenting complaint. Both also reported improvement in the child’s behaviour, sleeping pattern and immune function.

Do you want your child developing the same spinal problems that you have as an adult?

If there is a history of spinal problems in your family, your child’s spine may not develop properly.
Early detection is essential in preventing certain spinal problems developing.
Previously, spinal degeneration was viewed as a result of ageing and ‘wear and tear’.
However, research has recently revealed that there is also a substantial influence of heredity on spinal degeneration.
(The Spine Journal, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2009)