Chiropractic concerns itself with the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (primarily coordinated by the nervous system) of the human body, and how that relationship affects the restoration and preservation of health. Sometimes vertebrae can become misaligned or fixated causing interference with the mental impulses that travel between the brain and the rest of the body. Chiropractors refer to this as a vertebral subluxation. A subluxation can cause pain, imbalance, fatigue, lowered resistance to disease and a general decline in health. Doctors of Chiropractic specialise in locating and then correcting vertebral subluxations with a chiropractic spinal adjustment permitting normal nerve transmission, innate recuperative capability, and effective health and adaptation of the person.
After filling out some brief paperwork, you will get to meet the Doctor, who will go through a complete consultation and examination with you. This process involves a detailed review of your history followed by various Orthopaedic, Neurologic and Chiropractic tests. We will also advise you if any type of diagnostic imaging is necessary to complete youe examination.
Your test results will be studied and then reported to you; a treatment plan to achieve your health goals will be recommended.
The Eskbank Chiropractic Clinic has been open since May 2000 and the practice consists of two Chiropractors and two chiropractic assistants. Dr Christopher Thomson is South African by birth, but both of his parents are originally from Aberdeenshire. Dr Lori Anne MacDougall is Canadian, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Both doctors attended university studying biological sciences for four years prior to attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa — the ‘fountainhead’ of Chiropractic. There they received their Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees. Dr Thomson and Dr MacDougall are also Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners (CCEP) which is invaluable in the treatment of sports injuries. Both doctors are members of the Scottish Chiropractic Association and are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
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