Papakura South Chiropractic

​Health is one of our most valuable possessions, and while we generally meet people after they’ve lost their health, we’re committed to helping people regain and maintain their health as best as possible.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic adjustments are used to correctly align and ease painful and poorly-aligned joints, easing irritated nerves that cause pain.

Pressure applied accurately and carefully directed by either hand or instrument can re-align joints for quick relief and satisfying effects

Our Services

Pregnancy

Babies and Kids

Health Improvement

Improving Immunity

Injury and Recovery

Sports & Performance

Maintain Good Back Health

4 suggestions for your day-to-day life

Posture

avoid hunching; keep your shoulders back and chest out when sitting, driving and standing

Fitness

exercise and activity keeps muscles and spine strong. Abdominal strength is important for back support, and stretching helps avoid stiffness​​​

Sleep well

Find a sleeping position that helps you avoid strain on your back and neck. Avoid sleeping on your stomach; sleep on your side with a pillow for support, and a quality mattress will help support your joints and spine

Water

Water drink lots of it. Water helps keep joints fluid and avoid stiffness

What Techniques do we use?

Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques may be done by hand with: ​Gonstead or Diversified adjustments,

or gentler treatment: Thompson, Drop table, Activator adjusting tool.

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FAQ

No. Only the spinal joints that are “locked up” receive adjustments. The occasional spinal joints that move too much, are passed over so weakened muscles and ligaments can stabilize and heal.

Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are “remarkably safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited.

The risks associated with taking a shower are considerably higher than anything we do in our practice. As is driving your car, or eating at a new restaurant (food poisoning).

Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Relax, knowing these are much riskier than receiving chiropractic care in our practice!

No. Some people can make their joints “pop” but that’s not an adjustment! Each adjustment is specific and localized and take years to master. Even your chiropractor must consult a colleague to benefit from chiropractic care. Your spine should not be ‘cracked’ by anyone that has not had the proper training as you can end up doing long term damage.

The risks associated with taking a shower are considerably higher than anything we do in our practice. As is driving your car, or eating at a new restaurant (food poisoning).

Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Relax, knowing these are much riskier than receiving chiropractic care in our practice!

X-rays will be required only if clinically relevant. This allows the chiropractor a true picture of potential problems and to help determine the appropriate care tailored to your individual needs. The risks associated with taking a shower are considerably higher than anything we do in our practice. As is driving your car, or eating at a new restaurant (food poisoning). Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Relax, knowing these are much riskier than receiving chiropractic care in our practice!
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved level. This will be the focus of your chiropractic care as well as the unaffected areas of your spine. The risks associated with taking a shower are considerably higher than anything we do in our practice. As is driving your car, or eating at a new restaurant (food poisoning). Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Relax, knowing these are much riskier than receiving chiropractic care in our practice!
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability above or below the involved level. This will be the focus of your chiropractic care as well as the unaffected areas of your spine. The risks associated with taking a shower are considerably higher than anything we do in our practice. As is driving your car, or eating at a new restaurant (food poisoning). Adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Relax, knowing these are much riskier than receiving chiropractic care in our practice!

er listening to some history from you, the chiropractor will assess the state of your problem areas, tell you their findings and proceed with treatment. ​They will let you know if they recommend more visits, each visit builds on the progress of the last and can help maintain good wellbeing

Of course. When developing a care plan, your chiropractor considers the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and spinal problem.

Birth is one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life as all new parents know. Recent studies are suggesting that conditions such as colic, poor appetite, ear infections, erratic sleeping habits, inability to turn the head in one direction, lying with the head tilted to one side can be signs of a Spinal Problem. Pediatric adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, the Chiropractor applies no more pressure than you would use to test a ripe tomato.

Everyone Benefits!!!

Newborns, infants, children, seniors and even back surgery patients can get adjusted. Naturally, adjustments are tailored to your size, age and particular health issue. Find out for yourself by scheduling a no-obligation consultation to discuss your problem.

Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn’t right.
Pain is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed.

​Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and expensive to resolve.

The initial new patient visit takes approx 30 min, this may vary from patient to patient. Regular visits are scheduled for 15 min and may also vary from patient to patient.

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