Babies and children who suffer from spinal problems as they grow older and their nervous system adapts.

Pregnant women – chiropractors can help ensure an easier delivery and minimise backache.

Office workers who often sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time.

Computer work often results in back and/or neck problems because of poor posture and very little physical exercise.

Factory workers who spend much of their time performing repetitive activities.

The elderly who have years of wear and tear on the body which can leave them more susceptible to different spinal problems.

Athletes who are constantly striving to improve their performance and who often push their bodies to the limit in order to achieve their goals. Such constant stress on the body can, in time, cause much strain and in later years many neuromusculoskeletal problems can develop.

New patients are not sure what to expect regarding their first appointment with a chiropractor. The chiropractor will start by asking you about your medical history and the reason for making an appointment in the first place. This will be followed by a physical examination. Imaging or lab tests may be required to confirm a diagnosis. Taking the above into consideration, the chiropractor will then reach a diagnosis and advise you whether chiropractic treatment is necessary. As part of this process, the chiropractor will explain your condition to you and recommend a treatment plan. Where the chiropractor feels that your condition may be better treated by another health practitioner, he/she will proceed to make the relevant referral.

Most likely, yes. In South Africa, many of the medical schemes make provision for the reimbursement of chiropractic services. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act provides for complete reimbursement of cases treated by registered chiropractors. However, it also does depend on each person’s payment plan as to the extent to which they are covered. The best option to find out if you are covered to receive chiropractic care is to contact your medical aid for further information.

Yes, chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very low.

No, chiropractors recognise that there are many things that can go wrong with the body and can recommend either medication or referral to a specialist if it is appropriate, based on the individual case.