Welcome to Manor Chiropractic

Manor Chiropractic is a family and sports orientated practice based in Morningside Manor, Sandton.

Contracted Into Medical Aid

Manor Chiropractic is contracted into most medical aids including Discovery as well as Medscheme & administrated medical schemes.

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What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a conservative health profession specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. A Chiropractor essentially relies upon non-invasive treatment methods and will refer patients to medical practitioners should medication or surgery be indicated. The promotion of injury prevention and health maintenance are also an important component in chiropractic care. For more information, click here

The Chiropractic Adjustment

The primary method of treatment used by chiropractors is the Adjustment.
This is a specific form of joint manipulation that is characterised by a quick and very specific thrust to a restricted joint either in the spine or extremities (knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist, etc) Adjustments are commonly associated with an audible “crack” (cavitation). The aim of the adjustment is to stimulate the nervous the system and restore normal joint movements. For more information on chiropractic treatments, click here.

What Training do Chiros have?

In South Africa, chiropractic education and training is extensive covering a broad spectrum of health sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostics and Orthopaedic assessments). Chiropractic students begin treating patients under supervision at the UJ Chiropractic Clinic for a minimum of two years. At the end of the 6-year program, allgraduates are awarded Masters Degree in Chiropractic.

What Do Chiropractors Treat?

Back Pain

Chiropractor Sandton Lower back pain Lower back pain or upper back pain can vary from mild to quite severe. Back pain can occur for a number of reasons related to poor posture, osteoarthritis and degenerative conditions. Other common types of back pain can include:

Disc herniation (slipped disc)
Pinched nerves and facet joint syndromes
Muscle strains and myofascial trigger points
Spinal stenosis

Problems in the lower back can also refer pain to the butt and legs, this is known as sciatica.

Chiropractic adjustments are used to treat lower back pain and chiropractic treatments are recognized as one of the most cost-effective treatment options for lower back pain.

For more information on lower back pain, click here.

Chiropractor Sandton Neck pain

Neck and shoulder pain is common in most people and can sometimes result in headaches or migraines. Office or desk jobs which involve working in front of a computer all day can put a lot of strain on the muscles in the neck and shoulders. Other causes of neck pain can include:

Whiplash
Osteoarthritis and degenerative conditions
Myofascial trigger points
Pinched nerves and facet joint syndromes
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
Upper crossed syndrome

For more information on neck pain, click here.

There are many types of headaches that can be subdivided into common groups:

Tension Headaches
Migraines
Cluster headaches
Cervicogenic Headaches
Traumatic, systemic or pathologic headaches

Chiropractors typically treat headaches that have a musculoskeletal component. These are called cervicogenic headaches and present as pain referred from the neck or occiput. Cervicogenic headaches respond very well to chiropractic treatments which can include adjustments to the neck and releasing tight muscles with various soft tissue modalities such as massage or dry needling.

Temporomandibular joint syndrome causes pain and tenderness in the jaw or in the surrounding muscles. Headaches can also occur as a result of TMJ problems.

One of the common causes of TMJ syndrome is teeth grinding (bruxism), this can happen while sleeping or when a person is awake.

Quite often, stress is the culprit behind TMJ problems as a result of teeth grinding or clenching.

The temporomandibular joint is also closely related to the upper cervical spine and problems in one can affect the other. Chiro’s will often assess and treat both of these areas with adjustments and soft tissue therapy.

Scoliosis or kyphosis are abnormal bendings or twisting deformations of the spine. In mild cases, scoliosis can be functional and due to posture and muscle imbalances and can usually be corrected with strengthening exercises and stretching. More severe cases will usually require bracing or surgery to correct if conservative treatment has failed.

Conservative treatment for scoliosis or kyphosis can include spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy as well as therapeutic exercises.

Ergonomics refers to optimizing a persons work environment to be more effective and comfortable. This can include sitting correctly at a desk, positioning one’s computer at the optimum height and distance. Bad ergonomics can result in chronic back and neck pain which can affect a persons ability to work efficiently during the day.

Chiropractors can assist in showing patients how to sit correctly at a desk as well as provide treatments for the back and neck pain a patient may be experiencing.

Shoulder injuries can occur in sports or from muscle imbalances in and around the shoulder and upper torso. Poor posture can also put a lot of strain on the shoulder joint which can result in chronic impingement syndromes.

Some examples of shoulder injuries are:

Rotator cuff strains
Impingement syndromes
Tendinitis and tendinosis
Frozen shoulder
AC joint sprains
Labral Tears

Problems in the shoulder can often lead to issues in the neck and upper back as a result of compensatory changes in posture and biomechanics.

Some common injuries to the elbow can include:

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Ligament sprain
Bursitis

Treatment for elbow pain can include chiropractic adjustments to the affected area, dry needling, soft tissue therapy, IASTM/FAKTR

Knee and thigh injuries are common in sports activities such as running, cycling, crossfit, rugby or soccer.

Some examples of knee and thigh injuries include:

Snapping hip
Hip pain and Thigh pain
Muscle strains (e.g. hamstring or quadriceps)
Ligament sprains (ACL, LCL, MCL, LCL)
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
Jumpers knee

Your First Appointment

During your first visit, a thorough case history and examination will be done and your doctor will discuss your case with you. If needed, you may be referred out for X-rays or additional screenings. Once a diagnosis has been established, a relevant treatment plan will be decided on.

Please remember to bring any previous X-rays or scans along with you.

Initial Consultation: 60 min
Follow up Consultation: 30 – 45 min

Welcome to Manor Chiropractic

Manor Chiropractic is a family and sports orientated practice based in Morningside Manor, Sandton.

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