This document provides an overview of complementary care offered at Luck's Yard Clinic, with a focus on chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is the most common form of complementary health care and involves gentle spinal adjustments by hand to free joints and increase mobility. The chiropractor takes a case history, examines the patient, discusses findings and treatment plan, and provides chiropractic adjustments along with other techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility. Regular chiropractic care can help with everyday activities in older patients.

1. Complementary care,focus on ChiropracticTone Tellefsen HughesBSc, DC, FCC(paeds), FAEC (paeds)October 2008

2. Thomas Edison 1847-1931“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”

3. AtLuck’s Yard Clinic we work as a team.Stress- managementHypnotherapyAromatherapyReflexologyRelaxation AromatherapyNutrition ReflexologyCHEMICALEMOTIONALHealth TriadSTRUCTURALChiropractic and Cranial careSports therapyPodiatry/Chiropody

4. Chiropractic careChiropractic care is the most common form of complementary health care in the world

5. What is Chiropractic care?“Chiropractic is a health care profession which specialises in the diagnosis and treatments of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints and their affects on the nervous system”

6. Chiropractic historyIt is 113 years old, and originated in USA 1895The founder was D.D. PalmerThe word Chiropractic originates from “Chiro” - Hands, “Practice” - To do

7. “Correct spinal alignment is essential for a healthy body, mind and spirit” D.D Palmer

8. How we may get back painAccidents/ traumaPoor dietRepetitive strain (micro-trauma)Poor postureLack of exercise

9. Joint mal alignment may cause Local and referred painLocal inflammation/swellingRestricted joint and body movementImpingement of local and peripheral nerves

10. Painful symptoms are a warning sign!Don’t ignore pain! Listen to your body The sooner you get advice the faster the recovery.

11. The role of the ChiropractorIdentify each patients biomechanical profile.Tailor an individual treatment protocol to support this need.Educate

12. Chiropractic careDoes not involve the use of any drugs or surgery.Primary health care practitionersNo need for GP referralCovered by all major health insurance companies

13. First visitWe always take a careful case history to ascertain:The present situationPast and present medical historyInjuries and previous traumasFamily history, nutrition and hobbiesWork situation

14. First visitEvery patient receives a full examination:Global and spinal mobility,

15. Postural alignment

16. Orthopaedic tests

17. Neurological evaluationReport of FindingsBefore we start any treatment we discuss and explain:Our findingsSuggested treatmentInitial side effectsPrognosis/treatment planFollowed by written consent for treatment

18. Initial SymptomsInitial but short lived soreness and tenderness is normal. “Healing crisis”Symptoms may initially peak. Mobility will improve prior to pain relief.Initial tiredness.Feeling lighter/calmer.

19. Respect the healing processInitially:Avoid prolonged sitting, standing, lifting, manual work and strenuous exercise.Gentle active movement (walking).Try ice, for analgesic and anti-inflammatory support.

20. Postural advice Ergonomic/work stationDriving the carGardeningSitting/ standingLiftingTravelSleeping

21. Chiropractic managementInvolves safe and gentle adjustments by hand to free joints that are not functioning properly.andMobilisation, soft tissue work, stretching, trigger point work and advice on posture/exercises.

22. The adjustment need to be specific with regards to: Velocity (speed)Amplitude (depth)Direction

23. An increase in spinal mobility can therefore help to:Get out of bedGet in and out of a carGardening,Look after grand children. Playing bowls Improve the golf swing Touch your toes….

24. Nearly half of all Chiropractic patients in the world are over the age of 65.