What is Chiropractic? 

Chiropractic treatment, often referred to as chiropractic care or chiropractic adjustments, is a complementary and alternative healthcare approach primarily focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. Chiropractors use the knowledge that the nervous system controls the function of every tissue, organ and system in the body. It works with the body's natural ability to heal itself. 

Chiropractic is the second largest licensed healthcare profession in the world today. Founded over 100 years ago on the principle that good health can be naturally sustained without drugs or surgery.

Chiropractors use hands-on techniques to manipulate and adjust the spine and other parts of the body, improve function, and promote overall wellness. Like all health care practitioners, Chiropractors follow steps to gain information to provide you with the best care. This involves your health history as well as conducting further examination if necessary, like X-rays and other functional tests. 

How can Chiropractic care help you?

There are several reasons why you might want to see a chiropractor. A chiropractor can help you in many different scenarios, wether your body is changing, due to age or pregnancy, assisting pain management and improvement, accident injuries and also for preventative care. 

Some pregnant women seek chiropractic care to manage discomfort associated with pregnancy, such as back pain, sciatica, and pelvic pain. Chiropractors with specialized training in prenatal care can provide safe and effective treatment.

Chiropractors specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those related to the spine and joints. This may include pain relief in specific areas like, back, neck and headache. 

Individuals recovering from sports injuries, workplace accidents, or car accidents often turn to chiropractors for rehabilitation. Chiropractic care can aid in the healing process and help patients regain function, as Chiropractic adjustments can enhance joint flexibility and mobility also.

Many people choose to see a chiropractor for preventive care. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help maintain spinal health, reduce the risk of injuries, and promote overall well-being.

What is SOT?

Sacro Occipital Technique is a comprehensive, gentle, and innovative, SOT enhances other chiropractic techniques and addresses the functional relationship between the Sacrum (base of the spine) the pelvis and the Occiput (base of the skull). SOT was established in 1925 and has grown to become a highly respected technique throughout the Chiropractic community. Since its founding, it has continued to be studied, practised and researched all over the world.

How does SOT Work?

One function of the sacrum is to pump Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) from the base of the spine, up the spinal canal to the brain and throughout the nervous system. The Occiput also helps to pump CSF which acts as the circulatory system for the brain and spinal cord and is essential for optimal health. Following a physical assessment of the patient, the application of SOT techniques promotes optimal innate healing mechanics for the spine, pelvis, cranium, organs, extremities, nervous system, brain and muscles. These techniques promote balance, neurological integrity and integrated function of the organ structure and neurological mechanism.

Like all professional healthcare practitioners. Chiropractors follow definitive protocols to gain the information to provide you with the best care. At Nurture Health we take a thorough history and conduct physical, orthopaedic and neurological examinations and may request further testing such as X-rays, MRI and other functional tests. Our practice uses orthopaedic blocks, the activator instrument and gentle mobilisation to adjust the pelvis spine and extremities. Cranial corrections, reflexes and soft tissue therapies are also utilised. Nutritional support, exercise and home care are important to the healing process.

Through SOT chiropractic our chiropractors facilitate and guide the healing process, it is the individual’s innate intelligence of their body that does the healing.