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General Questions
Chiropractic is a natural, drug-free method of health care that addresses the causes of the problem, instead of treating the symptoms. Your headache is not caused by a Panadol deficiency, nor is your muscle pain caused by an anti-inflammatory deficiency.
Chiropractic will identify and address the reason you are in pain. Many people are unaware that pain can be caused by their daily routine and movement patterns. If spinal movement and joint health is compromised, degeneration and consequent pain can soon follow.
Through a series of adjustments and lifestyle modifications, we will help you heal yourself naturally, fast and effectively. Click here for more information on how a chiropractic adjustment works.
Chiropractic will identify and address the reason you are in pain. Many people are unaware that pain can be caused by their daily routine and movement patterns. If spinal movement and joint health is compromised, degeneration and consequent pain can soon follow.
Through a series of adjustments and lifestyle modifications, we will help you heal yourself naturally, fast and effectively. Click here for more information on how a chiropractic adjustment works.
The actual chiropractic adjustment is normally very comfortable and painless.
Other therapeutic modalities like trigger point therapy, myofascial release work, and IASTM may feel sore and achy when an injured area is treated. In our experience, soft tissue soreness and discomfort fade away very quickly when our patients follow their prescribed treatment plans and rehab exercises.
A: Some of the more common conditions that Dr Luke typically treats include scoliosis, slipped discs, neck and backache, headaches, elbow, shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, and jaw pain.
A: There is no way to cure scoliosis once the individual’s spinal bones fuse and become adult bones, which is usually at age 18. At this late stage, the main aim of Chiropractic is to offer pain relief, and to correct muscular and postural imbalances. Prior to age 18, Dr Luke will be able to identify and measure any scoliosis in your child, and give the proper treatment plan and advice. Dr Luke is trained in the SpineCor method of bracing, as well as the SpineCor exercise method. Please speak to Dr Luke for more information about scoliosis.
A: The rate of recovery varies with age and lifestyle. It is impossible to give a definite answer because some individuals could have very demanding work/life schedules that could be a continual source of injury, which could delay, or even cause more injury. When you visit us, we will assess your condition and give you a treatment plan, as well as an estimated time-frame for recovery.
A: Dr Luke takes a detailed history and assesses each person before recommending an adjustment. Suitability depends on the individual and the technique being considered. He explains the approach and answers questions before care proceeds.
Dr Luke has experience adjusting expectant mothers. His approach is adapted to each person and may include gentle adjustments and hands-on work around the back, pelvis, muscles and ligaments. The clinic does not claim that chiropractic care changes a baby’s position or guarantees a labour or delivery outcome.
A: Absolutely! Not only is Chiropractic safe, it is also beneficial for children as well as for adults. Dr Luke has the skill and experience to modify his technique to suit the age and stature of the patient. Dr Luke’s youngest patient is 2 years old, and his oldest is over 90!
A: There is no universal waiting period after surgery. Appropriate timing and technique depend on the operation and recovery. Please tell us about your surgery so we can assess whether any care is appropriate before proceeding.
A: There is no fixed schedule that applies to everyone. Visit frequency should be based on your goals, symptoms and response to care. We explain why any follow-up is being recommended and review progress with you.
A: We do not indiscriminately send everyone who visits us for a new set of X-rays. Dr. Luke will decide if X-rays are needed after taking a detailed history, and performing a thorough examination on you. Hence, you will only be sent for X-rays if Dr. Luke deems it clinically necessary to do so.
