Chiropractor Caulfield
Who can help you…
Dr Sandra Buchanan
Chiropractic focuses on the biomechanical function of the spine and extremities, as well as the function of the musculoskeletal system as a whole.
Chiropractic care is used most often to conservatively treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to
back pain
neck pain
headache
pain in the joints of the: arms, legs, and jaw.
A Chiropractor has a hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills, are trained in a multimodal approach to manual treatment, and can recommend a range therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises.
Dr. Sandra Buchanan (Chiropractor Caulfield),? will take a thorough history and examination to determine if chiropractic is right for you. She works in conjunction with several local GPs and is happy to co-manage patients if necessary or refer to another practitioner if required.
The chiropractic adjustment is designed to restore motion to a joint that is not moving well (hypomobile). Joints lose their ability to move well due to
trauma (such a lifting a heavy object improperly)
through repetitive stresses, such as poor postural habits.
Adjusting usually involves applying a conservative and specific low amplitude force to the area to allow for better movement. Dr. Sandra Buchanan (Chiropractor) uses a range of low-force and manual techniques that will be selected for people?s individual needs and preferences. There are specific techniques that can be selected for use if a person is pregnant, young, or frail.
Chiropractor Caulfield
Dr. Sandra Buchanan (Chiropractor) does not only rely on adjustments to correct a patient?s problem. She believes strongly in using an integrated multifaceted approach of treating a neuromusculoskeletal condition. She uses a range of techniques suitable for addressing dysfunction in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). To do so, she implements a variety of manual therapy techniques to effectively treat the soft tissues. These can include massage/effleurage, trigger point therapy, and PNF techniques.
Dr. Sandra Buchanan (Chiropractor Caulfield) may also suggest specific rehabilitation or stabilisation exercises to improve strength and function and prevent further injuries.
