Dry Needling is a technique that uses acupuncture style needles to treat various muscle and connective tissue conditions. The needles are inserted into the tight bands of muscle knows as 'trigger points' to produce a twitch response which allows the muscle to relax and reduce tension.
Dry Needling has been shown to be effective for many different muscle conditions and headaches.
At Basham Chiropractic Dry Needling can be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other hands on/ machine based techniques.
Sports chiropractic provides treatment in the conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation of the neuro-musculoskeletal system for athletes. Sports chiropractors focus on the application of a multi-modal treatment approach that include; manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue therapies, electrotherapy, rehabilitation and other movement/exercise therapies, nutritional advice, strapping and bracing.
These approaches are applied to injury management in the form of acute, sub-acute and chronic injury as well as in the prevention of injury and the optimisation of athletic performance.
Chiropractic is an allied health profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of disorders of the neuro-musuoloskeletal system. Along with other techniques; Chiropractors specialise in spinal manipulation or adjustments. The word 'chiropractic' comes from the Greek words Cheir and praxis which simply means 'done by hand'. All Australian Chiropractors undergo a minimum of 5 years University training and are registered via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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