Surfers Paradise Chiropractic Centre

About

We've been delivering quality chiropractic care to the Gold Coast area since 1976.

Regardless of your health goals, please understand that we see ourselves as mere servants. You're the boss! It's your body, your health and your future. Our job is to offer you the finest chiropractic care possible, and it's up to you to decide how much of it you want.

We encourage our patients to achieve the highest levels of health they can. we hope to communicate the value of ongoing chiropractic care. Our desire is to see our practice members abandon the prevailing sickness care model of health (waiting for symptoms and then taking action), in favour of the emerging wellness model.

When many people seek care in our office they have one goal: relief. So that's where we start! During this initial stage of intensive care, we have several obligations:

* Uncover the underlying cause of the health problem,

* Suggest a care plan to produce the fastest results possible,

* Offer ways patients can participate in their recovery,

* Explain the value of post-symptomatic wellness care

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our clinical judgment and years of experience.

FAQ

Isn't some back pain normal?

Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn't right. Pain is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and expensive to resolve.

Will adjustments make my spine too loose?

No. Only the spinal joints that are "locked up" receive adjustments. The occasional spinal joints that move too much, are passed over so weakened muscles and ligaments can stabilise and heal.

Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery?

Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, surgery may produce compensation reactions either above or below the involved level. If necessary, these other areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care.

Can patients with osteoporosis get chiropractic care?

Of course. When developing a care plan, your chiropractor considers the unique circumstances of each patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine. The method selected will be best suited to your age, size and spinal problem.

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are "remarkably safe." Chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuited.

What does an adjustment feel like?

Most patients report a sense of well-being or a feeling of calmness. Since repeated adjustments are necessary, if adjustments didn't feel good, patients wouldn't return to finish their care. Chiropractors are experts at making adjustments feel good.

Why would a newborn get adjusted?

Even today's "natural" childbirth methods can affect an infant's spine. Colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, no more pressure than you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato is involved.

How many adjustments will I need?

The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their individual health goals. Many patients sense some progress within a week or two of frequent visits. Visits are less often as your spine stabilises. In difficult cases, complete healing can take months or even years.