What type of education do chiropractic doctors receive?
Chiropractors are very well educated.
Chiropractors in Australia complete a 5-year
course of university study which is very similar
to that of a medical doctor, but with a heavy
emphasis on chiropractic technique and taking and
reading x-rays.
At Liberty Chiropractic, we believe that a chiropractor's education should never end. Our chiropractors are committed to ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest research and chiropractic techniques.
Dr Tony is also a sought-after speaker at chiropractic seminars throughout Australia, helping other chiropractors hone their skills.
At Liberty Chiropractic, we believe that a chiropractor's education should never end. Our chiropractors are committed to ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest research and chiropractic techniques.
Dr Tony is also a sought-after speaker at chiropractic seminars throughout Australia, helping other chiropractors hone their skills.
What should I expect from my first visit?
From the first minute you walk into our office,
the emphasis will be on you. We are dedicated to
providing you and your family with the finest
care possible. Your first visit will consist of a
careful review of your health history and a
thorough examination of your spine and nerve
system.
X-rays and other tests may be recommended to help confirm that chiropractic care can help you and to pinpoint your vertebral subluxation pattern. We only accept clients that we believe we can help. Chiropractors are trained to detect serious health problems and may refer these people for emergency medical care if it is required.
X-rays and other tests may be recommended to help confirm that chiropractic care can help you and to pinpoint your vertebral subluxation pattern. We only accept clients that we believe we can help. Chiropractors are trained to detect serious health problems and may refer these people for emergency medical care if it is required.
Are all patients adjusted the same way?
No. Each person's care is uniquely different from
every other. Your chiropractor will develop an
individual course of care together with you based
on their careful evaluation of your health needs.
Also, individualised corrective home exercises
are given to many of our clients to help in their
spinal correction.
Is chiropractic safe?
Chiropractic has a safety record that is the envy
of other health professions. It is the result of
a conservative and natural approach to health
that avoids invasive surgeries or dangerous
medications. As proof, one merely has to compare
malpractice insurance rates between chiropractors
and other health care professionals.
Chiropractors' malpractice premiums are a small
fraction of those for medical doctors,
pharmacists, dentists, surgeons or obstetricians.
You might read in other places on the internet that chiropractic care is dangerous. However, scientific studies confirm that medications and surgery are far more dangerous than any care you'll get in our office! For more information, click here.
You might read in other places on the internet that chiropractic care is dangerous. However, scientific studies confirm that medications and surgery are far more dangerous than any care you'll get in our office! For more information, click here.
Can a person who has had back surgery see a chiropractor?
Unfortunately, many of our clients come to us
after already having undergone spinal surgery.
Whilst this subtly changes the way we take care
of them, it is still possible to get wonderful
results with chiropractic care in many of these
cases. In fact, if chiropractic care is begun
soon enough, back surgery may often be avoided in
the first place.
Does chiropractic work for all types of health problems?
Chiropractic care is not a "treatment" for
particular conditions. Not every individual will
experience a complete resolution of all of their
health problems once they start chiropractic
care. For some, their body has reached the limits
of time or tissue healing that means that full
restoration of health, life and function will not
happen. However, even in these cases, with a
normal nerve supply the body's natural healing
capacity may improve a variety of health
problems.
Is it OK to see a chiropractor if I'm pregnant?
It's more than OK - it's a great idea! There are
few situations where the spine is subjected to
more stress than when a mother is carrying a
growing baby inside her. Many pregnant mothers
find that chiropractic adjustments improve their
pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves
and their baby. Adjusting methods are always
adapted to a patient's size, weight, age and
condition of health.
If you’re interested in how chiropractic care can help pregnant mums and newborns, we recommend the Australian best-seller “Well Adjusted Babies” written by our dear friend, Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani. Check it out at www.welladjustedbabies.com.
If you’re interested in how chiropractic care can help pregnant mums and newborns, we recommend the Australian best-seller “Well Adjusted Babies” written by our dear friend, Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani. Check it out at www.welladjustedbabies.com.
Is a good work-out the same as getting adjusted?
No. Exercise is an important part of good health,
yet without normal spinal function a physical
workout merely puts additional wear and tear on
improperly functioning spinal joints.
Still have a question not answered here?
Click here to ask Dr Tony your question -
drtony@libertychiropractic.com.au
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