What does a Chiropractor do?

When consulting with any type of healthcare provider, it is essential to understand what the practitioner specialises in. You may not be aware of the fact that there are several types of Chiropractors. Most can be grouped into three categories. It is important that you choose the right practitioner according to your own priorities and health goals.

The three main types of Chiropractors:

1. Symptom Relief / Crisis Care Chiropractors 

The primary role of these chiropractors is to purely relieve pain and/or symptoms. Similar in their approach to medical doctors, physiotherapists and over the counter medications, as soon as the pain and/or symptom is relieved, care is generally ceased. X-rays and other diagnostic tests are rarely performed and a variety of treatment methods are utilised in the attempt to relieve the patients presenting complaint(s). The number of treatments recommended is based largely on the degree of pain/symptoms and the level of insurance coverage and often treatment is given at the first consultation. 

2. Maintenance Chiropractors

This type of chiropractor sees patients until they are out of pain and/or symptoms have been relieved and will then usually recommend some type of maintenance care to keep the pain away (the frequency of which greatly differs between practitioners). X-rays are often ordered at the beginning of treatment, though progressive

or follow-up x-rays are rarely recommended. 

3. Wellness Chiropractors

Wellness Chiropractors are concerned with more than getting rid of the symptoms. They aim to find the cause of the problem, correct the shape of the spine and improve the function of the central nervous system (CNS). This maximises the health potential of the patient and prevents future episodes. X-rays, postural assessment and other important tests are performed to determine the condition of the spine. Frequency of care is based on each individual, not on the amount of pain or symptoms present. Beyond symptomatic relief, these chiropractors will continue to show patients how to achieve greater levels of health and wellness through ongoing lifestyle care.

What We Do

At Infinite Health Chiropractic we specialise in Wellness Chiropractic care and we also have other Natural Health Therapists we work closely with. The Chiropractor will examine their patients for a serious condition called VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION which affects the spine and central nervous system. Our goal is to provide you and the community with exceptional service, education and natural Chiropractic health care.

What to expect on your first two Chiropractic visits:

Initial Consultation and Examination (60-90 min)

A comprehensive health history with functional

and postural assessment will take place and may

include digital pictures. If required you may be

referred to have spinal X-rays taken (bulk billed).

Treatment may or may not be given at the first consultation. 

Report of Findings (60 min)

Your x-ray results and clinical findings will

be discussed in detail with you. At this visit

you will receive a full Chiropractic treatment.

A protocol of your Chiropractic Health Care Plan

will be discussed with you to ensure you get the

best results. 

At Infinite Health Chiropractic we aim to help the individual acheive the best level of health possible. We work closely with other health care providers in the centre and in the community who also provide a higher quality of service. As wholistic health comes from addressing the mind, body and spirit, we endeavour to help you find what it is you require to achieve that.

Services available at Infinite Health Chiropractic

Chiropractic health care is the predominant treatment provided in the centre. Techniques include Diversified, Modified Thompson, Activator and deep tissue therapy.

We also have a Nutrition Medicine Practitioner, a Naturopath, a Psychotherapist, a wide range of massage therapies and fitness coaching available. If there is something you require that is not available in the centre, we have health care specialists in the area who we highly recommend.