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Holdfast Bay MusculoSkeletal Centre

 
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Chiropractor available. Techniques used : manual chiropractic techniques, non-manipulative chiropractic techniques, COX Flexion/Distraction, soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, accupunture. Remedial Massage Therapist available.


CONTACT INFORMATION  
   
Contact Name Vanessa Wall
Address Unit 4, 601-603 Anzac Highway
Glenelg
South Australia 5045
Phone08 8294 1364
Fax08 8294 2955
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SERVICES
COX® DISTRACTION MANIPULATION

Cox® Distraction Manipulation is a gentle, non-force adjusting procedure which works with the body's natural design to aid it in healing properly.

Dr. Cox, who developed the technique, explains Cox® Distraction Manipulation Technique as a marriage of modern gentle chiropractic principles combined with the far sighted treatment procedures set forth by pioneer osteopath Dr Alan Stoddard, DO.

Since the early 1970s, Dr. Cox has continually refined the technique, developing a hi-tech, state-of-the-art treatment table for effective use of the technique, conducted clinical and experimental research, lectured around the world, and written well-received articles, chapters for textbooks, and entire textbooks.

CONDITIONS TREATED:

DISC RELATED

For patients with a "slipped/bulging/ruptured/herniated" disc (without cauda equina syndrome), Cox® Distraction Manipulation provides the following benefits:

1. Increases the intervertebral disc height to remove annular tension on the annular fibres and nerve by making more room and improving circulation;

2. Allows the nucleus pulposus -- the centre of the disc -- to assume its central position within the annular fibres and relieves irritation of the spinal nerve;

3. Restores vertebral joints to their physiological relationships of motion;

4. Improves posture and locomotion while relieving pain, improving body functions, and creating a state of well being.

NON-DISC RELATED

For patients with other conditions causing back pain (facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain, scoliosis, transitional vertebra, sacroiliac subluxation, and stenosis), Cox® Distraction Manipulation provides:

· All of the above benefits;

· Plus the ability to place the spinal joints into normal, painless movements so as to restore spinal motion without pain.


WHAT HAPPENS DURING A DISTRACTION ADJUSTMENT

The Lumbar Spine Adjustment

After undergoing a thorough examination which may include x-rays and/or CT or MRI scanning and a diagnosis of the back condition to be treated has been made, the patient lies on a table that is built to distract the spinal segments and also to produce motions that are normal for the healthy functioning spine. These motions are often impaired or absent with many spinal conditions.

To attain these motions, the lower half of the table goes "up and down" (flexion and extension), goes "side to side" (lateral flexion), or moves in a circular motion (circumduction). All movements are slow and gentle.

The doctor may hold a spinous process (the back part of the vertebra that feels like a "bump" on your spine) to isolate a single segment for treatment when appropriate.

The distraction manipulation is applied manually by the doctor to the patient's low back at the levels of the spine to be treated or that are painful.

Tolerance testing on the table is performed prior to the application of distraction manipulation to be sure it causes no pain to the patient. This is a short description of the technique application designed to help patients with low back pain and/or leg pain.


The Cervical Spine Adjustment

Below is a short description of the technique applied to the neck (cervical spine).

The patient will lie prone (face down) on the table whose headpiece moves in motions that are normal for the healthy and functioning cervical spine (Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Lateral flexion, and Circumduction).

This headpiece allows gentle distraction to be applied to the cervical or thoracic spines alone or while these motions are being administered. The doctor may hold the appropriate spinous process (back of the vertebra) of the cervical spine (or the thoracic spine) to isolate the level of pain or the level of vertebra to be adjusted.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

REMEDIAL MASSAGE by SUE BICKMORE(Dip RMT)
Member of Australian Association of Masage Therapists.

Remedial Massage
30 mins - $45.00 60 min - $70.00



Monday - Friday by appointment only.









QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dr. Vanessa Wall
BAppSC(Clinical)/BCSc
Member of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia

Sue Bickmore
Dip RMT
Member of Australian Association Massage Therapists

Service Categories

Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage

  
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