Can chiropractic help me ?

Your nervous system is the master controller of all function in your body. Your nervous system controls and regulates every cell, organ, gland and tissue of your body. It is the job of your nerve system to see that everything is functioning properly and keeping you healthy.
When your nervous system doesn’t work correctly, you don’t work correctly. An optimally functioning nervous system is a requirement for you to achieve optimal health. Nerve interference can result from postural distortions of the spine called “subluxations”.

Most often, people go to chiropractors the first time for relief from back pain. But chiropractors treat a broad range of complaints, from back and neck pain to headaches, arthritis and more. Chiropractic care is effective for people of all ages, from infants to the elderly.

How chiropractic stopped baby Justin's ear infections

Justin was a normal and generally healthy baby, but he had gone through a continual cycle of ear infections for 6 months. Justin's five-year-old sister, Emily, had never experienced this common childhood problem and Justin's parents were confused. They had hoped that Justin would respond to antibiotic treatment, but shortly after the course was finished, another infection began. Justin was not a happy kid.
Friends suggested that they visit a chiropractor, as their own daughter had a similar problem and had good results with chiropractic.
Justin's examination and spinal assessment revealed an otherwise healthy boy with cervical and thoracic subluxations. His immune system was compromised, and the chiropractor reasoned that while the subluxations were minor, they could be contributing to the repeated ear infections.
After a few adjustments, Justin stopped having ear infections. His parents continued to bring him in for appointments, as he appeared to benefit from regular treatment.

How chiropractic helped Angela transform her health

Angela presented with severe lower back pain which greatly inhibited her daily activities. She could no longer perform normal things like walking, which she used to love. Angela also suffered from severe depression and constant fatigue and had experienced the death of her child and husband.
After a program of care the changes in Angela were astonishing. She was exercising and going to the gym on a daily basis. What was most surprising to Angela was the fact that she no longer suffered with depression and had come off her medication. The colour came back to her face and her friends noticed huge changes in her. On a weekly basis she would say to me ‘Why don’t more people know about chiropractic?’ Come and experience corrective chiropractic for yourself. Call the Total Health Chiropractic Clinic on 021 436 0008.

References:
Anrig, C.A. and Plaugher, G.,(Eds.). (1998). Pediatric chiropractic. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.
Giles, L.G.F, and Singer, K.P. (1998). Clinical anatomy and management of cervical spine pain. The clinical anatomy and management of back pain series. (Vol. 1-3). Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Haldeman, S., Dagenais, S., and Budgel, B. (Eds.). (2005). Principles and practice of chiropractic. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division.
Expert Contributor:
Larry Kuusisto, PhD, DC