ALL ABOUT AVALANCHE CHIROPRACTIC
At Avalanche Chiropractic, we focus on delivering the highest quality of patient care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We understand that everybody is different, which is why we tailor our approach to each individual. We offer a variety of services, and cater from newborn to 99+. Our hope is that every one walks out happier and healthier than when they walked in.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP
Chiropractic is a complementary medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Treatment involves manipulations, mobilisations, soft tissue work and other modalities.
The purpose of this treatment is to reduce pain, allow joints to move at their optimum and help the nervous system to operate to its potential.
Most people believe that Chiropractors only treat the spine; and whilst the majority of chiropractic treatments are centred around the spine, any joint can be adjusted and many people get treatment for other injuries. For example, shoulder or knee injuries, common tendinopathies such as tennis elbow or Achilles tendonitis.
WHY SHOULD I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?
Paediatric Care
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective form of alternate medicine that addresses conditions that are associated with the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. When treating babies our practitioners take the utmost care and use a level of force that is suitable for developing joints (usually eyeball pressure). There are many nervous and musculoskeletal conditions that can affect your baby and its development.
Sports Injuries
Being active and able to do the things we love sometimes results in accidents and injuries. How we manage these incidents can affect how we are able to perform on and off the field in the future. It is not uncommon for people to come in for a visit years after an injury and realise how it has affected their development, movement and pain.
Pain Management
This is something that we manage constantly. It can occur at any age and can be from varying problems. Whether it is due to posture, pregnancy, sporting injuries or a trauma such as a car accident or fall, Chiropractic helps to manage pain without the prescription of drugs (pain killers, anti-inflammatories etc.) focusing on manipulations, mobilisations and soft tissue work.
Posture
A slogan you may have heard of late is ‘sitting is the new smoking’. To expand on this we are saying that posture is becoming a major issue causing both dysfunction and disease. This is a definite trend we are seeing with Chiropractic care. The introduction of technology at earlier ages is a contributor to this phenomenon. We see children and adolescents with much more neck and upper back pain than they should have. The first step is to be aware of our poor posture and what good posture is. Chiropractic care can help with making the body more receptive to this new posture as well as providing exercises to help with the process.
Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is important for women throughout their pregnancy. During this process the body has to deal with many functional changes as well as hormonal changes as the baby grows. Being able to address these changes as they happen can result in a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy experience. The main areas of focus are the spine and pelvic floor.
Women who seek Chiropractic care during their first pregnancy have been reported to have, on average, a 25% reduction in labour times while those in subsequent pregnancies have been reported experiencing reductions averaging 31%.
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Maintenance Care
Many people choose to only seek care once they are in pain and here at Avalanche Chiropractic we respect that decision. However, if you are looking for a way to continually feel better and optimise your health we are here to help.
Optimum Performance
Many athletes are looking for that extra 1% and how they can be the best at their sport. Chiropractic is definitely an option to help you achieve your goals. Chiropractic care helps the nervous and musculoskeletal systems to function at their peak. If we can get the best quality messages from the brain to the muscles and joints this gives you the best chance to move at your optimal level.
The best example of this is the current Men’s 100m world record holder Usain Bolt:
"When I was younger, the scoliosis wasn't really a problem. But you grow and it gets worse. My spine was really curved bad. The early part of my career, when we didn't really know much about it, it really hampered me because I got injured every year. I've worked hard over the years. I've been injured and I've worked hard through it, and I've made it." Bolt uses Chiropractic not only to bounce back more quickly from injuries, but also to enhance his performance while healthy. "As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure."
“I don’t always win gold medals…. But when I do I get adjusted first. Stay healthy my friends.”