FAQs

What types of injuries do Chiropractors treat?

  • Neck and Back Pain

  • Headaches

  • Whiplash

  • Sports injuries (shin splints, sprains/strains, Tennis/golfer’s elbow, etc.)

  • Rehabilitation

  • Arthritis

  • Post-surgical scarring

  • Disc bulge & Sciatica

  • TMJ disorders (Jaw)

  • Joint pain (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hands, hips, knees, ankles, feet )

  • Muscle pain/spasms (dull, diffuse pain, can be sharp or referred)

  • Nerve pain (numbness, tingling, burning, shooting)

  • Office Overuse Injuries (Carpal tunnel syndrome, postural conditions)

  • Plantar Fasciitis and Tendonitis

Will the Chiropractor “crack me”?

“Cracks” or adjustments are just one of the tools our chiropractors might use in the treatment session. Many conditions do not require an adjustment. TSRH Chiropractors use a combination of other tools in our sessions, such as low-force mobilization, stretching, SOT, Activator, drop piece, flexion distraction, cupping, needling, and ART massage techniques in conjunction with home/gym-based rehab programs to get you moving again.

Why would I see a Chiropractor?

TSRH Chiropractors are dual-accredited. Dr Teghan is not only a Chiropractor but also an Accredited Exercise Scientist (Clinical Rehab), Strength & Conditioning coach, and Pilates instructor. Dr Randy is also qualified as a pilates instructor and has Functional Neurorehabilitation Skills that she integrates into treatment. When you see one of our chiropractors, you get a well-rounded approach to care that doesn’t just treat the symptom but the cause.

What’s the difference between a Chiro, Physio, & Osteo?

As Teghan always says when asked this question, “Science and research have evolved to a point in healthcare where once the age-old differentiation between the three professions of Chiropractors was spine and nerves, Osteos were fascial, soft tissue, and organ system focused, with Physiotherapists being soft tissue injuries, hospital rehab, and sports, is long gone. These days, all three professions are moving in the same direction, with most crossing over in modality across all three. It really is only important to find a great professional who listens to you and works with you.”

How often should I come in for treatment?

It really comes down to what your goals are and the reason for treatment. We like to break it down into three reasons across all our professions in the clinic.

  1. Pain management - You have an injury, and you need a plan on how to treat and rehab your way back to your activity. Whether this is Acute or Chronic in nature will depend on how many sessions are needed to begin with, over a time frame.

  2. Wellness management - You are no longer in pain and have overcome your injury/condition, but you feel that monthly/bi-monthly treatments help you keep on top of your game/lifestyle. You also feel that it helps keep on top of niggles and potential larger issues that arise from day-to-day stress, work, gym/sport, or gardening.

  3. Performance management - You invest a lot into your sport or training and want to feel at your best to perform. Your treatments might be fortnightly or monthly to 6-monthly, depending on the load you are putting on your body. These sessions are designed to maintain your body for competition or changes in load at the gym.

What should I do and not do before and after treatment?

Before treatment, make sure you have eaten and had sufficient water intake throughout the day. You may want to train before coming in so you can relax afterwards as well. After a session, we recommend going for a light active walk, drinking some water, a hot shower at home, increasing blood flow, or even making use of our recovery area in the compression boots.

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