Mind & Body Chiropractic

Why Mind & Body?

The Mind Focused Approach

Psychologists and counsellors have long understood that Headaches, Neck Pain and Back Paincan be caused by the psychological and emotional stresses of modern day living. Some of the more common causes of stress and emotional pressure involve work problems, family relationships, financial trouble, sickness and death.

Patients may be acutely aware of the ‘stress load’ that each day brings but more often than not they are unaware that these stresses are building and causing physiological changes in their body. These unresolved stresses can and do manifest as physical pain and other symptoms. The most common of these symptoms are Headaches, Neck Pain and Back Pain.

Learning how to reduce, manage and eliminate psychological and emotional stress has been the traditional role of the psychologist. The best techniques to achieve this end include counselling, meditation, lifestyle changes and a variety of other techniques and approaches. Clearly these methods do work and pain relief is commonly achieved in the process.

However, there is a problem with this approach. It deals with your mind as if it was separate from the body and it isn’t. Optimal results always relate to the mind and body being corrected together in an integrated approach. Without this relief is often temporary in nature subject to relapse and the need for more and more treatment is usually required.

The Body Focused Approach

Chiropractors have long understood that Headaches, Neck Pain and Back Pain can be caused by the relentless physical stresses that surround our daily lives. These stresses take the form ofsitting too long at your computer, sports injuries, car accidents and a thousand similar lifestyle activities. Life is a physical event and there is just no avoiding the potential for injury. These stresses can build over time and create physical issues like changes in your posture and cause pressure on the joints and nerves of your spine. The common symptoms you will experience over time include Headaches, Neck Pain and Back Pain.

The correction of this type of pain has traditionally been the domain of the chiropractor. The gentle correction of your spine with specific adjustments, stabilising exercises and stretching have produced fast and effective pain relief. Patients seeking pain relief without the use of medications and surgery have for good reason flocked to chiropractors for decades.
However, there is also a problem with this approach. It deals with your body as if it was separate from the mind and it isn’t. Optimal results always relate to the mind and body being corrected together in an integrated approach. Without this relief is often temporary in nature subject to relapse and the need for more and more treatment is usually required.

The Mind & Body Chiropractic Approach

At Mind & Body Chiropractic on the Gold Coast, we understand the strong and inseparable nature of the mind-body connection as it relates to relieving your pain and allowing you to live a happy and productive life.

This is our point of difference and every step of your journey to a pain free, happy life takes this into account. The Mind and Body approaches we have discussed above must be brought together and integrated into a treatment whole.

The Mind and Body Consultation and Examination

Along with a thorough health review, the Mind and Body Consultation not surprisingly will take into account the various physical and emotional stressful events that could be creating your pain. Our Consultation and Examination process is like two friends getting to know each other. We will never embarrass you and disrobing is unnecessary. We explain every step you will experience upfront so there are no hidden surprises. If deemed necessary you will receive your initial computerised Posture Examination using Posture Pro Technology and Stress Level Examination using HeartMath biofeedback evaluation. Both of these computerised tests are quick, fun and non-invasive.

Your Mind and Body Personal Treatment Program

This is where we explain what we have found and usually occurs on your second visit. The results from your Consultation and Examination are explained in detail. Physical and emotional stress factors are discussed. Your Posture Number and Stress Levels are detailed and your Personal Treatment Plan is explained. Our goal is to relieve your Headaches, Neck Pain or Back Pain with the least fuss in the quickest possible timeframe.

We will spend as much time as necessary answering any questions you may have.

The Relaxation Rooms

You will find MBC to be a relaxed and unrushed healing environment. Our entire team want to understand you and how to make your experience with us the ideal healing experience. Our relaxation rooms are an extension of this, designed to relax you fully before your treatment. State-of-the-art massage chairs are set up for your requirements in a private room and you get to select your favourite music or audio-visual programs.

We find that about 20 minutes is an optimal time in your massage chair to get your mind and body relaxed and ready for your treatment. If you would like to spend more time in the Relaxation Room, please let us know.

Your In-Office Mind and Body Treatment

You will next be invited from your Relaxation room for your Gold Coast chiropractic treatment. The treatment is never rushed. Every visit you are re-evaluated and retested and if you need to be adjusted the treatment is gentle specific and enjoyable. Your chiropractor is always looking for your feedback from you as to how he or she can help you more.

Our chiropractors are highly trained in a wide range of low force and manipulative chiropractic techniques including: General Spinal Manipulation, Low Force Adjustments, Activator Technique and Chiropractic Bio-Physics and Posture-Pro Technology.

Our chiropractors are also highly trained in some of the most powerful stress reduction and stress management techniques including: HeartMath Technologies, Tension Myositis Syndrome Treatment, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Mindfulness Meditation Certification.

Your Mind and Body Home Exercises

At Mind & Body Chiropractic we understand the strong and inseparable nature of the mind-body connection as it relates to relieving your pain and allowing you to live a happy and productive life. With this goal in mind we ask for your help in doing your ‘mind and body homework’. Both the emotional and physical stresses we are treating require you to participate in a specific exercise program at home.

Your mind homework will be to learn the HeartMath Quick Coherence Technique (QCT) and practice it for a few minutes each day. More powerful than meditation or mindfulness training, your QCT is the fastest way so far discovered to reduce stress and create a genuine, long-lasting sense of calm and peace in your busy world.

Your body homework will be to participate in our exercise program to add suppleness and strength to your spine and posture. We use Physitrack Internet technology to personalise and monitor your exercise regime. The exercises begin simply and require only seven minutes to perform.

Measuring your Mind and Body Progress

We are about rapid results and expect you to notice initial improvements within three visits. Signs that you are on the mend include less pain, reduced muscle stiffness, better posture and a general sense of mental and physical wellbeing.

Objectively, we measure the improvement in your physical health by standard orthopaedic testing and computerised Posture Pro analysis. We measure your decreased stress levels by HeartMath Biofeedback.

Contact Mind & Body Chiropractic

For best results, arrange for a consultation with one of our friendly chiropractors today at Mind & Body Chiropractic, the Gold Coast’s leading chiropractic clinic.