Chiropractic for Adults

Chiropractic is a health profession that focusses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how this can affect general health. To achieve this we mostly use hands-on therapies, in particular spinal adjustments and other joint and soft tissue manipulation. These may be supported with specific exercises, dietary and lifestyle advice to help you life your life to the fullest.

Anna has trained in and uses several different chiropractic techniques. She will always take into account both her clinical expertise and your personal preferences in selecting which techniques are most suitable for you. This may also change in different stages of care: the first stage is acute care, the second stage looks at longer term healing and the third stage involves prevention and improved health.

Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)

This is a system of both analysis and treatment with an emphasis on the cranial and dural systems. It looks at the whole body rather than simply focussing on an area of pain. The treatments used are very gentle and can be suitable for all age groups and stages of health.

Thompson Technique

Again, this is both an analysis and treatment. The treatment uses a special bench which allows gentle chiropractic adjustments in neutral positions and without the clicks.

Diversified Technique

This is actually an amalgamation of techniques using the more traditional chiropractic adjustment, used primarily in otherwise healthy adults.

Soft Tissue Techniques

Anna uses a variety of soft tissue techniques, especially in the early stages of care. These include massage, dry needling and stretching techniques.

Exercises

Anna mostly uses exercises in the second and third stages of care. Specific exercises can target strength, movement patterns and neurological patterning.