Chiropractor Bella Vista

If you’ve never visited a chiropractor, you may be wondering what to expect from your first session. Like any other doctor’s appointment, the first step will be for you to provide details of your medical history. You’ll be asked to describe any pain, trauma, symptoms, or health conditions you’ve experienced. To help guide the diagnosis and treatment, the chiropractor may ask you about certain lifestyle factors such as diet, activity level, occupation, and family medical history.

Next, Chiropractors often perform physical, neurological, and/or orthopedic tests to help replicate symptoms and pinpoint the causes. He or she may also examine your spine to check for any potential malfunction. To support or confirm the physical examinations, you may be referred for X-rays of the affected area. In a few select cases, an MRI or CT scan may be necessary.

Based on the discussions, exams, and tests, the chiropractor will ultimately deliver a diagnosis and recommend a customized treatment plan to address your needs. Treatments may include a combination of spinal adjustments, stretches, exercises, muscle stimulation, and hot/cold applications. Follow-up strategies may include diet and lifestyle changes, vitamins or supplements, home exercises, and/or therapeutic supports.

The main goal of the independent Practitioners at Active Back Care is to make your first chiropractic appointment a safe, comfortable, and nurturing experience. Your chiropractor will provide patient, thorough care so you will never feel rushed. 

Chiropractic care is a widely accepted form of health care that focuses on the health and function of the spine and nervous system. It is based on the biomechanical study of the spine and pelvis. It aims to correct and maintain spinal joint and pelvic alignment to enhance function and help prevent stress and degeneration of spinal joints, spinal discs, muscles and
ligaments. This helps reduce back pain, neck pain and headaches.

Chiropractic also incorporates a detailed understanding of the nervous system and how it can be affected by problems in the spine. With this knowledge, Chiropractic can help to improve your balance, posture and musculoskeletal pain. It can also have a positive effect on your overall health and well being.

The overall goal of chiropractic care is to optimize the position and movement of the spine to ensure balanced weight bearing and posture. This helps reduce stress and wear and tear on spinal tissue such as joints, discs, muscles and ligaments. This also reduces irritation to the nervous system. As a result, the body will be able to perform at its best and be better able to fight off damage, sickness and disease. To achieve this, chiropractors use careful spinal adjusting techniques to correct spinal joint dysfunction.

No. After evaluating your physical condition, your Chiropractor will apply a customized treatment tailored to your needs. Each session will build on the benefit of previous sessions to help you progress effectively. No two courses of care are alike.

Yes. Chiropractic care has a long record of safe and successful outcomes. It is a widely accepted health care practice that has been proven by medical and scientific research to be safe and effective. It is utilized by thousands of people around the world including elite athletes to optimize their performance. As a natural health care, chiropractic care does not use drugs or invasive surgeries.

Absolutely. Chiropractors treat many pregnant women. In fact, chiropractic techniques have been shown to help ensure an easier labor and delivery. All treatments are customized to meet the needs and physical condition of the patient.

Chiropractors are not medical doctors. However, Chiropractors are legally entitled to use the term“Dr” (Chiropractor). All independent Chiropractors operating at Active Back Care have completed a 5 year university degree and taken comprehensive board examinations. They are licensed and certified to practice in Australia and regularly pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest advances in technology and treatment.