Chiropractic care involves the use of spinal manipulation, or adjustments, to correct misalignments of the spine. When vertebrae become misaligned, they can cause neuromusculoskeletal complaints such as back pain, neck pain, headaches and a host of other symptoms.
Chiropractors use a hands-on, drug-free approach—often consisting of adjustments combined with hot and cold treatments or therapeutic exercise—to help heal injuries, relieve pain, restore joint mobility and strengthen the musculoskeletal system.
The blog at Palmer College Chiropractic USA, has info on questions usually asked.
A common interference to the nervous system is the 24 moving bones of the spinal column. A loss of normal motion or position of these bones can irritate or impair the function of the nervous system. This can disrupt the transmission of controlling nerve impulses. With improved spinal function there is often improved nervous system function.
At Greensborough Family Chiropractic our Chiropractors have done post graduate study in addition to their 5 years at university studying Chiropractic. The areas of special interest where this post graduate study has been done by our chiropractors includes:
Special Interest Post Graduate Qualifications / Study by Greensborough Family Chiropractors:
1. Webster Certification - The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. It is a useful technique in the chiropractic care of pregnant woman. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation / SI joint dysfunction. This diversified adjustment and work on muscles and ligaments may facilitate biomechanical function in the pelvis. If you would like more information on Webster technique you could check icpa4kids.com (USA)
2. Post Grad Pediatric Course – enhanced cranial and other techniques for safe use of chiropractic to better assist babies and children.
3. Sports Certificate for Chiropractors– Some of the chiropractors at Greensborough Family Chiropractic have studied techniques for the treatment and prevention of sports injuries, particularly those affecting ankles, knees, hips and wrist, elbow and shoulder problems. Dr Mark Potter assisted AFL team, Geelong Football Club as team chiropractor the year they became premiers (2009).
4. Gonstead Extremity Technique Certified.
5. Post Grad Study in Chiropractic Neuro-rehabilitation – Dr Robyn is interested in neuroplasticity. Her study in chiropractic neuro rehabilitation, directed by the Carrick Institute for graduate studies (USA) included the below listed areas and hours of face to face study. Dr Robyn is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (USA) (DACNB). Knowledge of the understanding of the platicity of the nervous system may be useful in managing chronic conditions (such as some chronic pain conditions e.g. Chronic Headaches, Migraines, Tension Headache, Cluster Headache) in conjunction with other medical or health professionals. If you would like to contact Dr Robyn please use the contact us option or call the office 03 9432 4644. Please Note: There is no speciality in Chiropractic in Australia. Dr Robyn does not claim she is a specialist chiropractor in Australia. Dr Robyn is not a medical neurologist.
Dr Robyn has completed over 425 hours of face to face lectures through Carrick Institute for graduate studies - Neuroscience and Rehabilitation (USA). https://carrickinstitute.com/ Lecture content included the following topics: Neuron Theory, Neuro - Muscular Applications, Reflexogenic Systems, Peripheral Nervous System, Spinal Cord, Autonomic Nervous System, Cerebellum and Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, Basal Ganglia, Cranial Nerves, Vestibular system, Motor Systems, Sensory Systems, Pain, Neurological Diagnosis, Neurological Applications.
Dr Robyn successfully passed her exams and was awarded with Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB) USA. Dr Robyn meets the annual requirement of the ACNB (USA) to keep current with chiro neuro rehabilitation (also commonly referred to in USA as functional neurology) study.
Dr Robyn has also done a vestibular rehab course.
Understanding of the plasticity of the nervous system may be useful where Dr Robyn is invited to be part of your team (of health professionals and medical specialists) to co-manage some chronic pain conditions.