My Chiropractor in Centurion

My Chiropractor in Centurion


The majority of the adult population will go through back pain at some point in their lives. The human body is subject to natural wear and tear as we go about our daily lives, and this accounts for the majority of back pain. Other reasons for back pain include heavy lifting, bad posture, overexertion in sports and many, many other reasons.

So what can you do for back pain? Go to a back doctor! A back doctor (“chiropractor”) is a medical specialist in the manipulation of the spine. Most back issues including neck pain, back pain and lower back pain are caused by problems with the spine. That is why sleeping in a natural position (on your side or back) and good posture are so important.

A back doctor will go through a similar procedure to most other doctors. There will be an evaluation, whereby the back doctor will ask about family history of diseases, diet, lifestyle etc. There will also be a physical examination, as the back doctor tries to find out the root cause of the pain. If the back doctor suspects a more serious issue, an x-ray may be necessary. Back doctors do not usually prescribe medication and they do not do surgery. Your back doctor will manipulate your spine in such a way as to try and fix the problem. The back doctor will also recommend healthy dietary changes and show you exercises to do in the comfort of your home.

Like any other medical professional, a back doctor needs to go through tertiary education and have the right qualifications. Some back doctors have gotten a bad reputation as they claim that chiropractic treatment can treat a host of ailments, including diseases. If your back doctor makes exaggerated claims, stay away.

Other options apart from visiting a back doctor include having good posture, sleeping in a natural position (do not sleep on your stomach, as that puts the spine under pressure and can lead to back pain), avoiding heavy lifting and exercises such as yoga and Pilates have been shown to prevent back pain.

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Location: 107 Cantonments Rd, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157, South Africa

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