It’s a chiropractor’s task to evaluate the biomechanical structure of the spine, to ensure that each one of the individual vertebrae are moving freely and are not restricted or fixed in anyway. Any such displacement or restricted vertebra can cause the spinal nerve, that exits from the intervertebral foramen/opening, to become irritated either through direct pressure or through indirect stimulation/irritation. Therefore, any problem in any one of the vertebral joints can affect the related part of your nervous system, which in turn can lead to such symptoms as pain in the back or neck as well as many other spinal problems.

As chiropractic is a non-invasive treatment option, anyone can benefit from chiropractic care, including:

• 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.