Benefits of Chiropractic
Chiropractic care goes beyond merely addressing back pain; it’s a vital component of a healthy lifestyle.
Discover the benefits that many New Zealanders have experienced at Auckland Wellness Centre, where chiropractic's natural, drug-free approach to healthcare offers a path to wellness.
Your spinal column, comprising 24 independent vertebrae, enables your body to move, twist, and bend throughout your busy day. It also houses and protects the central nervous system, which controls and coordinates every muscle, tissue, and organ in your body. This is why maintaining a properly functioning spine is crucial for an active lifestyle.
When two or more vertebrae do not work together correctly, chiropractors often refer to this as a subluxation or misalignment. These subluxations are joint dysfunctions that can lead to pain, discomfort, reduced mobility, and various other symptoms and conditions. Joint dysfunctions frequently go unnoticed and can disrupt communication between your brain and body.
Spinal joint dysfunctions can eventually cause symptoms in other parts or joints of your body. These symptoms are your body’s way of signaling that something is wrong. Unfortunately, the absence of pain does not necessarily mean good health. By the time pain and symptoms manifest, the issue may have been present for months or even years. The good news is that routine chiropractic care at Auckland Wellness Centre can help prevent these symptoms and conditions.
Benefits of routine chiropractic care may include any of the following:
- Improved Nerve Communication in the Body
- Improved Joint Motion and Coordination
- Improved Physical Function and Performance
- Improved Posture
- Relief from Back and Neck Pain
- Relief from Leg, Knee, Foot and Ankle Pain
- Relief from Arm, Wrist, Shoulders or Elbow Pain
- Relief from Stress and Tension Disorders
- Relief from Joint Discomfort
- Relief from Bursitis
- Relief from Arthritis
- Relief from Chronic Injuries
Our licensed chiropractors at Auckland Wellness Centre promote ongoing wellness by enhancing spinal and joint function, which often leads to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Regular adjustments provide a range of preventative health benefits, essential for maintaining your body’s balance, flexibility, and optimal performance. Individuals of all ages, from growing children to active seniors, can gain from consistent chiropractic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do all patients receive identical care?
A: Chiropractic care is actually structured into three distinct phases:
Relief If you are suffering from aches, pains, or limited movement, our licensed chiropractors will pinpoint the cause and address joint restrictions, also known as subluxations. These subluxations can disrupt proper nerve communication between the brain and the body, often leading to discomfort and pain.
During the relief phase, your chiropractor might suggest several visits per week for two to four weeks, or until the pain decreases. They may also recommend home treatments like icing and stretching.
Recovery The disappearance of pain doesn’t always mean the issue is fully resolved. Muscle and soft tissue damage can still exist even after pain symptoms fade. The recovery phase focuses on helping the body heal itself by ensuring proper nerve communication throughout the body.
In this phase, your chiropractor may advise one or two visits per week and recommend strengthening exercises to be done at home.
Wellness Chiropractic care can be beneficial even when you aren’t experiencing any pain. Regular care can enhance overall health and well-being and act as an early warning system for potential issues.
Once you have achieved relief and recovery, your chiropractor will usually suggest periodic maintenance visits, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise.