Dr Peter Elsner Chiropractor

About Chiropractic Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Your nervous system consists of your brain, spinal cord and millions of nerves. Your brain is protected by the skull and your spinal cord is protected by the 24 moving bones of the spine. Many activities can cause these spinal bones to lose their normal position and motion. This can result in nervous system dysfunction and ultimately ill health. The Chiropractic approach to better health is to detect, reduce and help prevent nervous system dysfunction. Chiropractic addresses the underlying causes of disease and injury - rather than treating symptoms. Chiropractic is safe for children and adults alike. Chiropractic may be the answer you're looking for in order to take the next step to better health. At our Practice we are unashamedly going to treat your spine like it is the MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN you have. Because guess what, it is! You can replace you heart, lung, liver, kidney, legs and arms - but you can NEVER replace your spine. Your spinal health is arguably the most important aspect for achieving true health. As people get older they have more trouble with their spine than any other organ. What conditions benefit from Chiropractic care? Although Chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, we have found Chiropractic to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as: migraine, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, lumbago, sciatica, numbness &/or tingling of the hands &/or feet, carpal tunnel syndrome, hayfever, sinusitis, insomnia, fibromyalgia, Temporomandibular (jaw) joint dysfunction bed wetting and infantile colic. Is Chiropractic safe? Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one. In the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, Chiropractic care is "remarkably safe." Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. A thorough case history and examination help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction or irritation. This information will be used to determine the best course of care for each patient. Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective. Please feel free to discuss this matter with me. Specialities We specialise in gentle and safe techniques which include Gonstead, Diversified, Pressure Point Therapy and Ceragem massage.