The elbows, wrists and hands play a vital role in most work and home related activities. common issues associated with the upper extremity include acute injuries such as sprains and strains, overuse conditions such as tennis and golfers elbow, nerve entrapments and arthritic conditions.
At Basham Chiropractic our elbow, wrist and hand treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement and function
Back pain is estimated to affect 80% of the population at some point of their lives. It is one of the leading causes of disability in Australia. From acute sprain/strain type injuries to chronic arthritic pains or disc injuries proper management and treatment can make a significant difference.
At Basham Chiropractic our back treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies to relieve pain and promote healing
Progressive exercise routine with specific direction bias to restore ideal movement safely and strength the important stabilisers (core) of the back
Neck pain can be caused by many conditions; from acute injuries, poor posture or stress, arthritic changes to chronic tightness and head aches or migraines. Accompanying the pain there is often dysfunction such as reduced range of motion and weakness which may affect your daily activities at work and/or home.
Headaches are among the top 10 causes of disability world wide. Chiropractic treatment combined with exercise prescription has been proven to decrease pain, frequency and disability associated with both migraines and cervicogenic headaches.
At Basham Chiropractic our neck and headache treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies to relieve pain and associated symptoms
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement to the spine and strengthen the postural muscles of the neck
A chiropractic adjustment/manipulation is the skill of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, “locked up”, or not moving properly. This adds motion to the joint, helping the joints to gradually regain more normal motion and function. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to permit improved spinal function.
Chiropractors are primary healthcare practitioners therefore a referral is not necessary for privately funded patients. A referral from your Doctor is required if your visits are funded by Medicare, The Department of Veterans affairs or WorkCover.
Your first visit will involve reviewing your medical history and goals of treatment followed by a thorough clinical examination. When a preliminary diagnosis is reached and if it is appropriate to do so treatment will be given on your initial consult.
Any medical imaging (x-rays, MRIs etc) you have had in the past and any doctors letters or referrals you have been given. If you have private health insurance please bring along your card as you can claim on the spot and also a Medicare card if you have been referred via an EPC/CDM by your Doctor.
Clinical Pilates is a specialised movement and exercise based therapy. Combining traditional pilates exercises with a modified program tailored to individuals own specific needs and goals. Clinical Pilates is used to restore proper functional movements and build strength and stability in the bodies ideal movement patterns.
Each patient is individually assessed by a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist and guided through a progressive specific exercises and movement routine.
Clinical Pilates is private health fund claimable under Chiropractic or Physiotherapy.
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