How are we different to other chiropractors?

The importance of looking at ALL of the structures involved in your injury / problem

KRC chiropractors do not focus only on spinal adjustments! It is very rare that we find a problem that only affects the spine. We place great importance in the work done on muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia to help you get the most from your session.

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Longer appointment times

Our follow-up sessions are not 5-minute appointments where you receive a quick adjustment and are told to re-book. As our patient, you have time to discuss concerns or changes they have noticed to keep the chiropractor fully informed of the case.

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We value your long term health

We provide you with ways to help yourself as much as possible. This helps you make positive changes to your lifestyle and limits the likelihood of longstanding problems. We do not have a ‘one size fits all’ attitude to your care – you will have a care plan specific to what your body needs.

We have provided care to thousands of Dunedin residents. If chiropractic care is not suitable for you, we will refer you to another specialist.

What do our chiropractors do?

Manipulation or Adjustments

Specific pressure is applied to a joint with speed leading to improved movement and decreased pain. Often there is a click or pop heard and felt by the patient. This is a gas bubble releasing from a joint.

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Activator

This is a chiropractic device used to improve joint function and decrease muscular adhesions. The activator makes a clicking sound and its tension can be increased or decreased to suit the joint being worked on. It is very useful for working on small joints such as the jaw, wrist and ankle.

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Drop Technique

This utilises a function built into the chiropractic table. A portion of the bench lifts a few inches and drops when the chiropractor applies pressure.

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Flexion Distraction

This is very beneficial for intervertebral disc injuries in the low back. The lower part of the chiropractic table is gently depressed creating negative pressure within the disc space being targeted. This modality assists extruded/bulging disc material to retract within the disc, relieving pressure on the neighbouring nerve structures.

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Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)

A gentle therapy utilising blocks or wedges placed under the pelvis, incorporating breathing and movement patterns to stimulate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, improve pain from intervertbral disc injuries and improve the function of the pelvis.