Ever heard the saying “structure determines function”? In chiropractic, it’s more than just a saying, it’s an essential consideration in how we approach your health, whether you’re pursuing performance, seeking healthy aging, or healing from injury. Picture your spine as the anchor of your body’s functionality, much like the foundation of a sturdy house. It’s not just there for support; it’s the backbone of ensuring everything moves and runs smoothly.

And here’s something fascinating: your spine does more than support movement. It’s a fortress protecting your central nervous system— your body’s control centre. This intricate network connects your brain to every tissue, organ and system, influencing how you feel, move, operate and heal. When your spine isn’t moving efficiently, it can create disruptions in this communication network, lowering your brain’s ability to fully understand the world you live in, and respond appropriately to the needs of your body. This is where chiropractic can help.

Using gentle methods, we focus on restoring proper spinal movement, removing obstacles and allowing your body to start doing what it was designed to do – self-heal and self-regulate. It’s not about quick fixes or false assurances; it’s about restoring balance and empowering your body to work Well (by design) – just as nature intended. Check out our Facebook or Instagram pages to see what living in a self-regulating, self-healing body might look like! Keen to meet our team? Click here.

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Science & research

The chiropractic scientific database is growing, thanks to teams of dedicated researchers. Multiple groups have been studied to help us better understand what the potential impact of receiving chiropractic adjustments may be. Groups being studied include but are not limited to stroke survivors, athletes, and the aged population.

We strongly encourage our members to do their own research, and to reach out if there are ever any questions. As with all research, there are limitations and more studies are required. Meanwhile, please have a read of some of the exciting developments released over recent years.

  • A study by Holt et al. (2016) aimed to understand if chiropractic care added to 4 weeks of physical therapy changed function in affected/weak limbs. 63 stroke survivors were split into two groups: one receiving chiropractic adjustments with physical therapy, the other physical therapy with a placebo intervention. The group receiving both physical therapy and chiropractic care showed significantly better improvement in limb function (Holt et al., 2021).
  • In a 2016 study by Kelly Holt et al., 12 weeks of chiropractic care was found to improve sensorimotor function in older adults, reducing fall risk when compared to a group not receiving chiropractic care (control).
  • A study by Botelho et al., reviewed the effects of spinal manipulation on sports performance using 7 clinical trials. The researchers analysed the findings and quality of these studies. 4 out of 7 showed improved sports performance with spinal manipulation.
  • A study by ​Weigel et al. (2014) explored the effects of chiropractic care on over 65s compared to those using medical care only. The study investigated changes in these individuals’ ability to perform daily tasks (dressing, eating and bathing), lifting, and walking as well as their self-rated health. Findings indicated a protective effect against declines in daily living activities for those receiving care, as well as improvements in self-rated health when compared to their medical-care-only counterparts.

Reference List

Botelho, M. B., Alvarenga, B. A., Molina, N., Ribas, M., & Baptista, A. F. (2017). Spinal manipulative therapy and sports performance enhancement: a systematic review. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 40(7), 535-543.

Holt, K. R., Haavik, H., Lee, A. C. L., Murphy, B., & Elley, C. R. (2016). Effectiveness of chiropractic care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older people: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 39(4), 267-278.

Holt, K., Niazi, I. K., Amjad, I., Kumari, N., Rashid, U., Duehr, J., … & Haavik, H. (2021). The Effects of 4 Weeks of Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments on Motor Function in People with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Brain Sciences, 11(6), 676.

Weigel, P. A., Hockenberry, J. M., & Wolinsky, F. D. (2014). Chiropractic use in the Medicare population: prevalence, patterns, and associations with 1-year changes in health and satisfaction with care. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 37(8), 542-551.