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IntroductionAt Integrated Health Care we offer a unique approach to health. Drs Bryan Hale, Belinda Hale and Angela Steventon are licensed, registered Chiropractors. The procedures used in this office are based on a chiropractic technique called Applied Kinesiology which consists of muscle testing to evaluate your health. We use homeopathy, acupressure, nutrition plus sometimes gentle adjustment of the spine, jaw, shoulders, arms, hands, pelvis, legs and feet, cranial corrections and orthotics along with other procedures to promote wellness and health.
Our technique is suitable for all ages, from babies through to the elderly. Conditions that respond best to our type of treatment are what we term functional illnesses. Functional illness unlike pathology, is not one single disease such as cancer or diabetes, it is a feeling of dis-ease or unwellness, caused by over stressing the system. Many people these days push their bodies to the limit with lack of sleep, lack of exercise, long working hours and worry about money, work, family etc. In effect they “live on the edge”.
Physical and emotional pressures on the patient “living on the edge” mean he or she will inevitably fall into functional illness. This presents as a combination of digestive problems, sleep disorders, lethargy, low grade depression, anxiety, neck pain, back pain, headaches allergies, skin problems, sinus problems, chronic infections (eg. thrush) and emotional fragility. The strain on body systems brings them close to their functional limits, resulting in compensation by another system or some degree of failure.
The human body is an intelligent system with a natural ability to heal itself. It will try to compensate for any dysfunction but if unable to do so, we experience symptoms. Symptoms are a warning, telling us the body is in need of help. We need to know all of your symptoms no matter how insignificant they may seem to you. However, a lack of symptoms does not necessarily mean that you are healthy. Remember that symptoms such as pain or discomfort are not the problem, they are just a manifestation of it. The treatment that we provide is not aimed at your symptoms but at the underlying causes of dysfunction. We are alerting your body to its problems and stimulating it to correct them.
We may advise you to seek further tests through the medical system eg. Blood and urine test, x-rays, scans etc. as these can be important in evaluating the possibility of any pathological condition. While we do treat patients who have pathological conditions and are able to help them with their general well being and symptoms, we do not claim to be directly treating the pathology.
It is widely accepted these days that the major healing and balancing system of the body is the immune system. Through the experience of treating thousands of patients, we have found that the emotional system is closely tied to the immune system. That is why people experience symptoms at, or soon after a time of great stress or when they finally relax (ie go on holiday, finish exams, retire).
The treatment we use is constantly under evaluation. It continues to be researched and developed. Although we are Chiropractors, we keep adjustments to a minimum. In fact, for most chronic neck and low back pain we use non-invasive, gentle techniques. The homeopathic preparations that we use are imported mainly from Germany and are manufactured to the highest standard.
How long will it take to get better?
This depends on many factors. The more serious or chronic a problem is, the longer it will take to improve. People who lead stressful lives will find that improvements take longer due to the constant pressure that their systems are under. We find that almost all patients experience some relief. The vast majority will improve dramatically but some patients have to accept that may never totally recover. We as practitioners are often surprised at the good results that the body produces.
Maintaining your health
Many patients come to us with problems that they have had for years. In this instance, we find that after the initial number of treatments ( which varies from 4 to 8 ), following up with maintenance treatment at 2, 3 or 6 month intervals, is beneficial. The frequency of visits depends on your lifestyles. It is important to remember that we are re-training your body. In our opinion, this is the secret to maintaining the improvements in your health and keeping a check on any new or current problems which may surface. Good nutrition, exercise, sleep, open communication and a positive mental attitude are also important in getting and staying well.
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