WHAT IS A CHIROPRACTOR?

Chiropractic is a health care profession, primarily concerned with the diagnosis, the treatment and the prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. 

The aim of a chiropractor is not just providing some relief, where it excels, but also treating the cause of the problem and so having people back to what they miss. It can be playing golf every weekend, playing with kids again or just providing their best at work. The results of chiropractic care are different from every person as each individual is unique.

WHO ARE CHIROPRACTORS

Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or a chiro – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health spine care that includes patient examination, assessment and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide prevention of spine disorders and lifestyle counselling.

Chiropractors have a unique expertise as they are intensive schooling trained, including one year of internship in a five year curriculum of full time in one of the accredited Universities or Colleges by the profession. After graduation, they pass a national board examination before attaining registration.

The Commission of Inquiry into Chiropractic in New Zealand advocated that Doctors of Chiropractic in this country are generally careful and skilled. Their finding was that there is no unusual degree of risk to patients who undertake chiropractic treatment from a registered chiropractor in New Zealand.

Doctors of Chiropractic are ACC registered. No GP referral required.