About
The third largest healthcare profession in the world- Chiropractic is a safe and effective affordable approach to treatment that utilises the body’s innate ability to heal itself. A primary approach of chiropractic care includes specific spinal adjustments that have a direct impact on the nervous system, improving overall health and performance.
The causes of spinal subluxations include accidents, injuries, as well as common daily tasks such as sitting at a desk or repetitive bending and lifting with poor posture. Stress and chemical stress is also a cause or contributing factor.
Subluxation has a detrimental effect on muscle and brain function and human health. Having your spine adjusted by a chiropractor will improve these.
Across the US and Canada, Chiropractors are commonly established in hospitals. Successful organisations such as Facebook and Google retain chiropractors on staff for the benefit of their employees.
Benefits
Chiropractors must complete a five-year university degree and as such, are primary health care providers. This means that like your general practitioner (G.P.) they have comprehensive knowledge of all systems of the body and diagnostic procedures. This enables your chiropractor to thoroughly evaluate a patient and address disorders relating to the spine and nervous system. This includes back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, whiplash, concussion, dizziness, vertigo to name a few.
Due to its effectiveness and safety, chiropractic is covered under ACC and many insurance plans.
Chiropractic Care at Align
At Align chiropractic we are licensed to own and operate x-ray equipment and to analyze your x-ray images. Your chiropractor is also trained as to when to refer to another health care provider. We have regular referrals to, and from a range of healthcare providers. Some people are surprised to know that we have many GP’s as patients.
Your Chiropractors must complete a number of post graduate continuing education courses annually to stay up to date with current information. Some of these are held in New Zealand and some are held overseas.
The chiropractic team at Align have 30 years’ experience between them, and are the recipient of numerous professional awards.
Chiropractors must complete a five-year university degree and as such, are primary health care providers. This means that like your general practitioner (G.P.) they have comprehensive knowledge of all systems of the body and diagnostic procedures. This enables your chiropractor to thoroughly evaluate a patient and address disorders relating to the spine and nervous system. This includes back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, whiplash, concussion, dizziness, vertigo to name a few. Due to its effectiveness and safety, chiropractic is covered under ACC and many insurance plans.