Chiropractic can be seen as being a purely manual technique science, where the focus is on alleviating any spinal fixations and therefore contributing to a healthy nervous system which takes care of itself, or it can be used in conjunction with other therapies which promote and maintain health. In this clinic we use a multitude of techniques to help our patients. We do this because we are interested in seeing the body as a whole. It is important to understand that one part of the body affects all parts of the body, and that all parts of the body affect one part.  There is not one part of the body which does not rely on the healthy working of another part – like dominoes. Just like the various systems in the body affect one another, so too do emotion, structure and biochemistry (nutrition etc).

Example: Ever felt stomach discomfort or a tight neck and shoulders when stressed?  Ever get back pain when a stomach problem is aggrevated?

Applied kinesiology - neurological examination method
AK is a form of diagnosis. It involves a series of muscle testing which evaluates how muscles respond to external stimuli. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The nervous system controls everything in the body. Testing muscles which are associated to specific areas in the nervous system can be a useful tool in seeing how that specific part is functioning. If for example, you nudge an irritated joint in a specific direction, a previously strong muscle will go weak, therefore highlighting a possible source for the problem. This can also be done with nutrition and emotion, however explaining this is slightly more on the complex side!

Sacro-occipital technique – structural treatment of the pelvis and cranium
The sacro-occipital technique is a method of analyzing the body's structures in relation to each other. It has a system of protocols which look at the intrically designed structure of the human body, and aims to determine for example, WHY you have a problem in that certain area.

Craniosacral therapy
In this clinic all parts of the human body are looked at, and that includes the cranium. The cranium has joints which can dysfunction, just like all other parts of the body. The cranial joints are unique in that they have much smaller movement patterns than other joints in the body – sometimes people can feel babies craniums moving if they hold them in their hands – it is the same movement that carries on through life, only the movements are much less pronounced. Due to the fact that all the signals to the human body arise from the brain which is situated in the cranium, it is important to make sure that the joints of the cranium are moving properly so that the fluid which surrounds the brain and spinal cord (from the brain right down to the tailbone) can move freely, remove nervous system waste products and remove any tensions in the tissues which surround the brain and spinal cord so as to optimise the function of the entire nervous system.

Nutrition - diet etc.
Nutrition comprises of carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water. It is what all the tissue in the body is made of and controlled by, so without it no new cells would be made, and cell function would stop all together. It is therefore an extremely important factor to consider in ANY human being who does not feel that they are at optimum health.

Complex homeopathy
Homeopathy is one of the simplest and biologically logical ways to treat a variety of symptoms. It works by introducing your body to a very small amount of a certain substance so that your body will recognise it, arm its forces and react. 

Every day we inhale and are surrounded by millions of microorganisms and trace substances which the immune system is able to recognise. For example, the virus that gives us the common cold is recognised by our body (usually because it has fought some form of its variant before), and if the immune system is strong enough our bodies will be able to fight it. This happens almost every second of the day – we recognise, attack and win, which is why most people don’t walk around with a cold all the time. This is the premise of homeopathy. If you want your body to get rid of something that it has in ‘storage’, give it a small amount of the same substance so that your immune system will start up its armies and get rid of whatever it is it has newly recognised and does not want, plus get rid of the stored up rubbish in the process! It is obviously also concerned with many more complex processes in the human body, however this would be too complicated to explain in a summary.

It may be important to note here that vaccines work by exactly that premise, only they contain much more of the substance which it is aiming to immunize against, plus a large amount of controversial chemicals.

Invision
The nervous system can be assessed through an advanced computerized system called “Invision”. With this equipment, we are able to measure the various nervous functions of your body, such as heart rate, breathing, hearing and brainwave function.

This is achieved by the patient being connected to the computer via electrodes after which several measurements are taken. After this the results are analysed and a report is given. From this report we can see how the different aspects of the patients nervous system are functioning and what can be done to improve them.

Interactive Metronome
The Interactive Metronome* (IM) is a computer-based training program that has been shown to improve attention, coordination and timing for individuals with sensory processing difficulties.

People who may benefit from use of the IM include children and adults with attention deficit disorders, motor planning problems, poor coordination, post-stroke or traumatic brain injury issues, gross and fine-motor concerns, and some learning and language disorders. IM can also be used as a mechanism to enhance academic performance and aid in a wide range of cognitive difficulties.

The IM combines principles of the music metronome with the power of a computer to precisely measure and improve human performance. It is the only research-based technology program that uses interactive exercises and a patented auditory guidance system to measure and improve one’s rhythm and timing. By improving this fundamental ability, the individual learns to plan, sequence and process information more effectively.

www.interactivemetronome.com

Acostic Emission
Acoustic Emission Technology is basically equipment used for the measurement of hearing and for the screening of the tympanic membrane, which is situated in the ears.

Orthotics
We have the ability to make individual custom made orthotics, if and when they are deemed necessary.