Cannington Chiro - Chiropractor FAQs
The Back and Neck Clinic
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Goes To a Chiropractor?
The answer is everyone from all walks of life. The common feature of chiropractic patients is that they wish to be proactive about their health and are sick of hearing ‘it’s your age’ or ‘learn to live with it’. The chiropractic patient participates in their return to health by exercising, concentrating on posture and correct spinal ergonomics. They don’t tend to believe a tablet is going to realign a joint and do all the work.
Is Chiropractic Safe?
Yes! Chiropractic care for their patients using safe, gentle, scientific techniques to ease your pain and realign your spine
What has my spine got to do with the pain I’m in and how I feel?
The spine is the flexible, boney framework, which supports and protects the brain’s extension – the spinal cord. From the spinal cord, nerves pass through small openings between spinal bones (vertebrae) to the muscles, organs, bones and the skin. The nerves which make up the nervous system control and co-ordinate all organs and functions of the human body, helping to maintain natural balance. Because of the spine’s complexity and workload, its normal movements are easily disrupted. Falls, incorrect lifting, repetitive movements, faulty posture and even illness may cause disruption to the normal mechanics of the spine. These areas of abnormal alignment are called MISALIGNMENTS OR SUBLUXATIONS. You don’t need to feel pain to have them.
What Are Chiropractic Adjustments?
Chiropractors traditionally use a series of gentle manual manipulative procedures to realign spinal joints that aren’t moving correctly. Some methods use the doctor’s hand, an instrument or a special drop table. There are many ways to safely and effectively ‘adjust’ the spine. Dr Ivory will choose the technique that he feels will suit your personal requirements.
What Is The Cracking Noise people tell me about?
The ‘cracking’ has nothing to do with the bones – it’s a noise created when the gas in small joints of the spine (the facets) expands as the joints are mobilised. This safe process helps stimulate synovial fluid production, which lubricates the spinal ‘facets’. There are different types of techniques that Dr. Ivory can use in most circumstances and some do not involve an audible sound. If the noise is of concern, why not discuss this with Dr. Ivory and see if an alternative technique may be appropriate.
How Long Does It Take For Chiropractic To Work?
Results vary depending upon many factors. How long have you had your problem? Do you keep your appointments? Are you getting the proper rest, exercise and nutrition? Are you in otherwise good health?
Within a short period of time patients experience enough progress to know they are receiving the right treatment and are benefitting from our recommendations.
Why Do I Feel Better After a Chiropractic Adjustment One-Day And The Next Time It Doesn’t Feel As Good? How Do I Know That’s Right?
Healing is a process. As spinal flexibility improves Dr. Ivory will be able to ‘move’ those primary subluxations that have been ‘stubborn’ to release in the past. As some of these misalignments may have been present for months or even years some stiffness and tenderness may be noted. This will be short term and is a sign of progress.
I Am Not Suffering Pain. Should I Still Have A Check-Up?
Yes, just as you regularly see your dentist for your teeth or service your car, so you should have your spine checked on a regular basis.
How Often Should I Get A Spinal Adjustment?
The answer is “as soon as you develop spinal nerve stress.” Since spinal nerve stress is often painless, it’s good to get your spine checked periodically, as you get your teeth checked periodically for “painless” cavities.
My GP Said There’s Nothing Wrong With My X-Rays
Chiropractors' tertiary education includes a ‘major’ in spinal x-ray diagnosis. As specialists in neck and back care, we concentrate on the study of spinal bio-mechanics – the knowledge of the correct curves and angles that the spine should have. Spines are like teeth. It is often a case that the teeth are OK however the gums which support the teeth are damaged. With spines, the vertebrae (bones) may be OK; however the ligaments and muscles are damaged. This often shows up on x-ray as a misalignment or subluxation which the GP is not trained to detect.
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