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Chiropractic & Children
 At Chiropractic for Life we have helped many newborn babies, infants and toddlers recover from various health and spinal problems by letting them experience the benefits of regular chiropractic care. Many people forget to have their children checked for possible subluxations, forgetting the stresses that their delicate little spines have already been subjected to through their short lives to date. The birth process can be very traumatic to a newborns head, neck and pelvis (even during a caesarian section). Doctors and midwives often check for possible dislocations at the hip joints, but ignore the pelvis and spinal bones.
Around 12 months later the child will begin to take their first few steps. A few tumbles are always had on the way, many of these will be harmless, however every now-and-then the physical stresses and strains begin to take a toll on the growing spine and problems can develop. These stresses can weaken internal organs and organ systems, lower immunity, and delay the body's natural healing process.
 Just as in adults, a child's spine that is free from nerve interference and vertebral subluxations, will be able to function at its most optimal level and may prevent future spinal health problems. Other common childhood conditions that are also often helped by Chiropractic (and that we have witnessed first-hand at our clinic) include: colic, reflux, bedwetting, sleeping problems, ear infections, upset stomachs, sore throats, headaches and abnormal spinal curvatures.
Chiropractic is an effective and safe healthcare for children of all ages. Although some of the checking procedures may look very similar to that of an adult, many of the specialized chiropractic adjusting techniques do differ. This is because of the smaller nature of their bones and the developing muscle tissue.
For further information regarding Chiropractic and Children, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Chiropractic & Pregnancy
 It is fair to say that an expectant mother's health and wellbeing will have a direct effect on the health and development of the baby in utero. As you are probably aware, many biomechanical and biochemical changes happen during pregnancy (e.g. increased hormone production, increased weight gain, change in posture & weight distribution – to name a few).
A mother's spine and pelvis will undergo many changes to help compensate for and accommodate the growing baby, which will increase the risk of nerve interferences and subluxations occurring in her spine. These subluxations may adversely affect the baby's physical and neurological development.
 Misalignments in the pelvis and lower spine region may compromise the pelvic opening, resulting in a less than perfect passage for the baby. Pelvic misalignments will also directly affect the surrounding muscles and ligaments causing an imbalance. This imbalance will affect the way in which the uterus is supported, disallowing it to enlarge symmetrically affecting the baby's position inside (this is referred to 'intrauterine constraint').
As well as subluxations, intrauterine constraint can also affect the developing baby's pelvis, spine and cranium, limit the baby's movement in utero, and prevent the baby from getting into the best possible position ready for birth. This can lead to longer and more painful labour, and increases the likelihood for medical intervention, such as a Caesarian section.
 Regular Chiropractic adjustments throughout pregnancy will help to correct spinal and pelvic misalignments, and also remove any imbalance to the pelvic and uterine muscles and ligaments. We have special cushions that are placed on our Chiropractic tables that allow us to check and adjust women in all stages of pregnancy.
For further information regarding Chiropractic and Pregnancy, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Chiropractic & Elderly
We care for many elderly people here at Chiropractic for Life. Our oldest patient is currently 92 years. Chiropractic is very important for the older generation because of the structural changes that occur throughout their body due to the ageing process. As you age, your spinal & pelvic bones begin to degenerate and their density decreases, your spinal discs dehydrate, and your muscles and ligaments begin to lose their elasticity. These changes can increase the stress and strain on the body's joints and alter weight-bearing & posture, increasing the likelihood of developing subluxations. In return, this can reduce immunity, cause aches & pains and prolong the body's natural healing process.
Chiropractic is a very safe and effective healthcare for the elderly. With weakened musculature, arthritic processes and osteoporosis in mind, specialized Chiropractic adjusting techniques have been adapted to suit everyone.
For further information regarding Chiropractic and Elderly, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Chiropractic & Sports Performance
 With sports being a great passion of ours, it is not unusual that here at Chiropractic for Life we see many people involved in, with or around sports. Most sports nowadays involve high body-contact, sudden stops and starts, repetitive motion, and awkward jolts, jerks and twists. These all put a great deal of stress and strain on the spine, pelvis, extremity joints, spinal discs and corresponding ligaments, muscles and tendons. Occasionally these forces take a toll on the body causing problems in the non-spinal joints (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows & wrists), and can lead to subluxations in the spine and pelvis. These subluxations will affect nerve function, which can alter muscle firing potentials (reducing stamina & strength), pulmonary or breathing function, lymphatic drainage, blood circulation and limit range of motion. Correcting these subluxations will help restore proper communication between the brain and the body, in particular the heart, lungs and muscles. In an athlete this is vital, as these problems may be the deciding factor between 1st and 2nd place.
 The majority of sportsmen and sportswomen that initially seek care at our clinic have often been sidelined with injuries that they could have easily avoided. Many of them were masking their symptoms by taking pain-killers and anti-inflammatory medication. Not only were they delaying their body's natural healing abilities, they were not functioning at their peak performance, letting themselves and their teams down. Their conditions were also gradually worsening from an acute stage to a chronic one. Now under care and realizing the dangers of what they had been doing, a lot of these patients have chosen to adopt a regular maintenance schedule, to help prevent or reduce future injuries, and enhance their health and sports performance.
So whether you are a mid-week or weekend leisure sports enthusiast or more of a high-profile endurance athlete, we will have a technique and care plan to suit you. Our Chiropractors are all ACC registered and EVT Certified which enables them to assess, diagnose and correct non-spinal or extremity joint dysfunctions. We also offer a Full Body Thermal Traction Massage & Detox, which is highly sort after by many of our endurance athletes prior to their big events.
For further information regarding Chiropractic and Sports Performance, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Flexion-Distraction Technique
  Flexion-Distraction is a non-invasive and effective technique that is used to help people that are suffering from lower back problems, in particular disc herniations, disc bulges, and spinal stenosis. It involves the use of a specialized table that gently helps to distract or stretch the spine, while a series of repetitive movements are applied. This creates negative pressure in the disc, allowing the central bulging portion to assume its normal position. This will help to reduce inflammation of the nerve root, associated leg pain, and increase the disc height and the space between vertebrae where the spinal nerves exit. The Flexion-Distraction technique is also known to help relieve discomfort caused from sciatica, spondylolisthesis, failed back surgery, and scoliosis.
Migun Thermal Traction Massage & Detox
 We are fortunate enough to be able to offer our clients the use of a Migun Thermal Traction Massage bed. For those of you unfamiliar with this device, it is a full spinal decompression & traction machine that was originally inspired by the principles of both Chiropractic & Acupuncture and incorporates the likes of Acupressure, Massage and Heat Therapy. It has been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) since 2007 for its numerous health benefits and complementing the Chiropractic adjustment.
 This bed differs from other massage devices on the market as the massage heads produce Far Infra-red Rays. Far infra-red can penetrate up to 5cm into the body, stimulating muscle cells, blood vessels, glands, and lymphatic vessels. This helps eliminate waste products generated by the ageing process, toxic substances and heavy metals, and improve blood circulation. It will also increase the metabolism between blood and body tissue, which will help reduce cramping and promote tissue regeneration.
 The Migun Thermal Traction Massage Bed will help dilate your arteries, improve your circulation, burn calories & improve your metabolism, boost your self-regulating healing power & immunity, provide a full-body detoxification, and help remove cholesterol, toxins and lipids.
For further information regarding the Migun Thermal Traction Massage Bed or to book a session, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Inversion-Table Therapy
  Inversion Table Therapy involves a specialized table that allows you to hang upside down suspended by your feet. It uses gravity and body weight to help apply traction to the spine, and stretch the surrounding soft tissue. This can help decrease pressure on the spinal discs, reduce muscle tension, and improve circulation, posture and flexibility. This type of therapy will complement the Chiropractic adjustment, and is used in our clinic as a preventative tool and exercise device. It is sort after by many of our sports-crazed clients. This technique is not suitable for pregnant women, or those suffering from hypertension, heart disease, retinal detachment or glaucoma.
For further information regarding Inversion Table Therapy, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Height-Adjustable Memory Foam Pillows
 Memory foam is the pillow of choice nowadays. This type of foam will mould to the shape of your head and neck, giving it extra support and comfort. It also allows your head and neck to 'breathe' during your sleep, which will help reduce perspiration on those humid nights.
It is important that your pillow is the correct height for yourself. Not only does this depend on the breadth of your shoulders, but also on the firmness or softness of your mattress. The pillows we stock are unique in the fact that they are height-adjustable. There are 8 different heights to choose from, one of which would be ideal for you.
 At Chiropractic for Life we take into account that some spinal subluxations, pelvic misalignments and postural problems, may be the result of collapsed arches in the feet. There are 3 arches in the foot that need to remain intact for maintaining good body posture and normal movement in the foot and surrounding joints. Even if just one of these arches is altered in some way, then the entire biomechanics of the foot will change, affecting the knee, hip, pelvis and spine. This can lead to muscle weakness, joint instability, vertebral misalignments, decreased motion and altered posture. The most common arch to collapse is on the outside of the foot and can lead to excessive foot pronation, causing gluteal weakness, pelvic drop and hip & knee rotation.
 In some cases, depending on age and severity of arch collapse, Chiropractic extremity adjustments and exercises can help correct the problem. Unfortunately for others, Orthotics are needed to help stabilize the foot and pelvis. For further information regarding a Foot Scan or Pelvic Stabilizers/Foot Orthotics, please feel free to contact the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life.
Free Spinal Assessment
If you're still unsure whether Chiropractic will help improve your health, or you know someone that you believe may benefit from it, why not give the friendly team at Chiropractic for Life a call and book a FREE 10 minute Spinal Assessment. Our experienced Chiropractors will check your spine, discuss the findings with you, and determine whether Chiropractic will be the appropriate form of healthcare for you. If not, other possible treatment options will be recommended to you.
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