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In order to understand the difference between a Conventional Chiropractic office and our practice, you first have to understand the goals of conventional chiropractic care. Typically they seek to:

• Increase range of motion
• Reduce muscular spasm
• Temporarily relieve pain

We believe most of these chiropractors do a great job with these goals in mind.

Structural Chiropractic sees that the above stated goals of conventional chiropractors are better understood as secondary conditions. If you suffer from a SECONDARY condition it is only fair and logical to assume that there is a PRIMARY condition at work.

Visualise your spine as you would the foundations of a house and you would soon realise that any shift in the foundation will result in a change to the entire structure of the house. As a result, windows won’t close properly, walls begin to crack and flooring becomes uneven.
You have the option to make cosmetic repairs in sealing cracks or securing creaky floorboards but precious time, energy and money can be spent addressing these secondary conditions, but with the expectation that in a short time, the problems can reappear and will have to be repaired over and over again.

It makes more sense to FIRST focus on checking the framework and correcting any structural issues that may exist.

Although a perfect textbook spine is not realistic, as with any aspect of health, there are parameters which form a normal range. For example, we know how to recognise a fever or high blood pressure by utilizing scientifically established normal values.

These established normal ranges are everywhere you look: blood sugar, heart rate, vision, body mass etc. Just like there will always be variations based on age or situation and no one needs to be perfect, you should strive to be within acceptable limits.

Initially, minor shifts of the spine may not be a cause for concern. However, significant segmental shifts beyond what is considered to be normal can put abnormal mechanical stress on surrounding muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, discs and nerves – leading to one or more of what we refer to as Secondary Conditions or symptoms.

Secondary Conditions are symptoms or ‘body signals’ that develop as a result of a Structural Shift (the underlying cause).

At REALM CHIROPRACTIC, the goal of our unique approach is to correct Structural Shifts.
Secondary Conditions that may arise include (but not limited to) the following:

• Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Migraines

All New Patients will be offered a complimentary 15min consultation with one of our Doctors of Chiropractic either in person or over the phone. This is more of a conversation to determine if we are the right solution for you.

After the consultation, the patient will be given the choice to undergo a thorough Structural Corrective Chiropractic Examination.

This physical examination is a detailed assessment performed by the Doctor of Chiropractic (not an assistant) and being a comprehensive examination, please allocate at least 60 minutes of your time.

If indicated, your Structural Chiropractic Examination will include:

• Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis
• Digital Structural Radiography (on site) and Analysis
• Digital Structural Analysis
• Structural Neurological Assessment
• Structural Orthopaedic/Muscular Assessment

* Please be prepared to dress appropriately for the physical examination, comfortable or loose clothing and appropriate underwear is recommended.

After the physical examination you will be scheduled for a Report of Findings to discuss the exam findings, how Realm Chiropractic can help you and your customised recommendations for care.

At Realm Chiropractic, we are not expecting to find perfect spines. The Structural Corrective Chiropractic Examination helps us to identify spinal abnormalities which may be the underlying cause of a host of Secondary Conditions.

Besides chiropractic care there are a wide variety of treatment options available to the public, both medical and alternative, primarily focussed on pain and symptom relief (Secondary Conditions) and they do a great job. Most people would typically resort to:

• Drugs (pain relief medication)
• Physical therapy (electrotherapy, ultrasound, training programmes, stretching etc.)
• Cortisone (steroid) injections
• Invasive procedures (surgical operations)

At Realm Chiropractic we do not offer the treatment options listed above but focus on the structural integrity of your spine to allow optimal function of the whole body.
We will always do our best to explain your options as it relates to your care. We will provide you with objective information so that you are able to make a decision on what is best for YOU and YOUR health as well as the health of your family and friends.

If we find that Structural Corrective Chiropractic care is not right for you, we will point you in the right direction where your specific condition(s) can be adequately addressed.

At Realm Chiropractic, we focus on Structural Correction of the spine.

Our adjustment techniques have a precision focus with an emphasis on hands-on methods including Gonstead Technique, Segmental Drop Adjusting, Coupled-Motion Adjusting, Chrane Occipital Condyle Lift, Zone Technique, Diversified Adjusting and Concept Therapy.
The chiropractic adjustments are delivered at precise segments of the spine in very specific vectors (a direction in 3 dimensions). The methods are informed by a strong attention to neurology and how the body is balanced.

There will be no random “cracking”, popping or general manipulation of the spine.

We will detail exactly how Structural Correction of your spine – along with structural corrective exercises and complementary recommendations such as deep tissue therapy, nutritional supplements, ergonomic recommendations – will correct the structural integrity of your entire frame, relieving abnormal mechanical distortions and pressure from the muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, discs and nerves that are causing your specific secondary condition. This will restore optimal structure and function to your entire body, allowing normal tissue regeneration and natural repair, ensuring what is corrected stays corrected as best as possible.

At Realm Chiropractic, all plans of care and complementary recommendations are solutions customised according to the patient’s specific condition. We want to work WITH you, NOT merely just working ON you.

The end result being that you can confidently return to enjoying life whilst enhancing the quality (and hopefully quantity) of it, with a deeper understanding of your body and how to protect your investment with future lifestyle choices.

STEP 1 – Private Consultation

Schedule a complimentary Private Consultation with the doctor of chiropractic, either over the phone or in person at the practice. The consultation is a friendly conversation which allows the doctor of chiropractic to understand your health concerns. You will also get to learn more about our practice and our unique approach. The consultation is not a commitment to an examination or treatment.

STEP 2 – Examination

When you are ready to proceed, we will schedule a Structural Corrective Chiropractic Examination. The examination may be performed on the same day as the consultation or it may also be scheduled for a later time. Imaging studies may be required (Digital Structural X-rays) as part of the examination protocol and this facility is available on-site.

*Please be prepared to dress appropriately for the physical examination, comfortable or loose clothing and appropriate underwear is recommended.

STEP 3 – Conference & Adjustment

After the examination we will schedule a Report of Findings (usually on another day; or later in the day for special cases). This is where we will review the objective indicators/examination findings in detail and explain how we can help. You will also receive your first Structural Corrective Chiropractic Adjustment.

For most people who are seeking to make significant changes to their health, it can be a daunting experience and the array of options may be confusing. Many people may not even have heard of chiropractic, let alone understand the differences within practices.

It is out wholehearted view that people make as informed a decision as possible and we believe you should have the chance to discover if Structural Corrective Chiropractic is right for you.

To find out about us and what we do at REALM CHIROPRACTIC, schedule a complimentary Private Consultation with the doctor of chiropractic. A consultation is a conversation, NOT a commitment. We will listen to you and discuss how we may be able to help. We will also explain how our practice operates and answer any other questions that you may have. This is a time where we’ll get to know one another.

Thank you for taking the time to journey through our website! We hope that it has been informative and we look forward to meeting you.