Chiropractic is a natural approach that helps people be the best they can be – physically, mentally, chemically and spiritually. Chiropractors work with the body in a holistic way. We work with the structure of the body (mainly the spine) and its influence on body function coordinated by the nerve system and how that relationship affects the restoration and preservation of health. Through specific adjustments to align the spine & create balanced upright posture, we create a better functioning nerve system, which means clearer communication from the brain to the body and back again.
Chiropractic care really is a family affair at Wave Vitality. We love caring for families and helping them handle the different stressors & strains that affect the spine and nerve system at different stages in life. Our chiropractic care is always purposefully tailored to suit a person’s age, development level & specific needs. We pride ourselves on exceeding your expectations!
On top of amazing adjustments we love creating special ‘family time’ during your visits to the practice, which is often quite challenging in today’s busy life.
Our vision is to help you and your family be the best you can be and to lead an EXTRAORDINARY, EMPOWERED & NATURAL life.
Frequently Asked Questions
The New Zealand Government’s Commission of Inquiry into the safety of chiropractic profession found that chiropractic care was “remarkably safe.” Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. (1)
In relation to the treatment of neck and back pain, studies have shown that a course of chiropractic care was 250 times safer than a course of anti-inflammatory drugs. (2)
1. Chiropractic in New Zealand: Report of the Commission of Inquiry. (1979). Hasselberg PD, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand.
2. Dabbs V & Lauretti WJ. (1995). A Risk Assessment of Cervical Manipulation vs NSAIDS for the Treatment of Neck Pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 18(8)530-536.
A chiropractic adjustment is the skill of maneuvering bones in a specific direction to reposition them back into their proper alignment. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to permit improved spinal function, improved nervous system function and improved health.
There are many ways to adjust the spine. Usually the chiropractor’s hands or a specially designed instrument delivers a brief and highly-accurate thrust. Some adjusting methods are quick, whereas others require a slow, constant or indirect pressure.
After years of university training and clinical experience, each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in the delivery of a variety of adjusting procedures.
More and more people are consulting chiropractors, especially in their later years. With growing concerns about over-medication and the side effects of combining various prescription drugs, safe and natural chiropractic care is growing in popularity.
The adjusting techniques used by your Chiropractor will be modified for maximum comfort and results. As we get older and wiser, the simplicity and effectiveness of chiropractic care becomes more and more obvious.
There are many ways to adjust the spine. Usually the chiropractor’s hands or a specially designed instrument delivers a brief and highly-accurate thrust. Some adjusting methods are quick, whereas others require a slow, constant or indirect pressure.
After years of university training and clinical experience, each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in the delivery of a variety of adjusting approaches.
In most cases, not at all. In fact most people find having an adjustment very relaxing.
With some adjustments you may sometimes feel or hear popping sound from the spinal joints. This is simply caused by a gas release from the joint as spinal movement is restored, such as when a wet glass is removed from a table. Some Chiropractors use a hand held instrument to adjust the spine. Others use pelvic blocks to re-align the body. Special techniques are used for adjusting infants and children. Whatever the technique Chiropractors use skill, not force or strength, to conduct a safe, effective adjustment.
If you’re new to Chiropractic Care, you’ll want to know what type of result you can expect. Individual experience varies from person to person, but most people can expect some benefits soon after beginning care and for these results to advance further as care continues. Statistically, research shows that Chiropractic Care is more effective and economical and also gives longer lasting results for disorders of the spine than other forms of health care. (3)
3. Meade TW, Dyer S, Browne W, Townsend J, Frank AO. (1990) Low Back Pain of Mechanical Origin: Randomised Comparison of Chiropractic and Hospital Outpatient Treatment. The British Medical Journal 300:1431-7.
Chiropractors are primary healthcare practitioners therefore a referral is not necessary. However, more and more GP’s are referring to Chiropractors via the Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC), which entitles you to 5 complimentary visits under Medicare. Please speak to your GP for more information.