At Younger Chiropractic Clinic I still find so many people coming to visit are still not 100 percent sure on what we are and how we differ from other health professions.

So what is Chiropractic all about?

Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer who hypothesised that spinal manipulation could cure disease.  Along with his son B.J. Palmer they expanded the profession into the early 20th century.

Chiropractic is derived from a Greek word – chiro “hand” prackticos- “concerned with action”.  It is a primary health care profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that affect joints muscles and nerves.

Chiropractic is a fully registered profession and is a protected title. In order to qualify as a Chiropractor a minimum of a 4 year degree programme must be completed.

Chiropractors are most commonly known for treating the back and neck, however we routinely see many different musculoskeletal complaints involving many different joints and muscles of the body such as the regions of the knee, foot and shoulder.

One of the treatment techniques commonly used by Chiropractors includes joint manipulation. A manipulation is a quick, low force movement to restricted joints restoring movement and function helping to relax surrounding musculature.  This is often associated with an audible popping sound which occurs due to pressure changes within the joint.

Manipulation is just one treatment technique used by Chiropractors, however, we commonly use a variety of different techniques including joint mobilisation, specific muscle release and rehabilitative exercises depending on your history, type of complaint and stage of treatment.

Chiropractors treat all age groups, therefore,  if you are suffering with pain in your joints and would like more advice we offer a consultation with a Chiropractor.  This gives you the opportunity to talk to a Chiropractor and see if Chiropractic is suitable for you.