What is chiropractic?

The Chiropractors Association of Australia (CAA) supports the definition of Chiropractic described by the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) which is - ' A health profession concerned with the diagnosis, management and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.'

Our chiropractors support the CAA position statement that 'Chiropractic clinical practice, education and training should embrace the value of best available evidence, clinical experience and shared decision making whilst providing patient-centred care.'

Chiropractic is the world's 3rd largest health care discipline (after medicine and dentistry) and emphasises the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.

Chiropractic techniques encompass a range of therapeutic procedures including spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), joint mobilisation, traction and soft tissue massage.

Benefits of Chiropractic

• Safe and effective treatment to back pain, headaches, peripheral joint complaints and nerve impingement syndromes.

• Improved musculoskeletal function.

• Greater flexibility and improved posture.