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EBC now has on site Massage Therapy. Please phone the clinic for a booking.

Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington’s city centre, our clinic stands for excellence in chiropractic care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

You will receive treatment on your first visit following a comprehensive assessment.

“The conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” is the underlying principle of the treatment you will receive.

We are a fully registered ACC chiropractic treatment provider  – no prior referral is required!

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Chiropractic Explained

Chiropractic is a specialised primary healthcare profession which focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the effects of these disorders on overall health.  Traditionally, chiropractic is associated with the treatment of back and neck pain, headaches, and sciatica, but many other disorders can be improved when the function of the nervous system is restored.

Your nervous system is responsible for sending signals to every part of your body. Millions of these signals are sent from your brain, down your spinal cord, then through tiny nerves to each cell, tissue and organ in your body. Signals are then sent from your body back to your brain to confirm everything is working as it should be.

The performance of this complex system can be interfered with on a number of levels, and by a range of causes.  Everyday physical, emotional or chemical stresses can take their toll on the body, and can cause spinal bones to lose their normal motion, causing nearby nerves to become irritated.  This can disrupt the signal communications; resulting in abnormal cell, tissue and organ function.  This often shows up as excessive muscle tension, restriction of movement, or the experience of pain.

Chiropractors are specially trained to restore such restricted motion throughout the spine and peripheral joints.  The primary treatment method used is known as an ‘adjustment’ or ‘manipulation’, where a Chiropractor uses their hands to manually apply a controlled force to a joint to restore its normal motion.  In doing so, muscle tightness and pain levels are reduced, facilitating tissue healing.  In addition to this, Chiropractors are also well-trained to provide advice regarding the root cause of your complaint, assessing ergonomic and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and stress levels, and prescribing individualised therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises to maximise your response.

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Chiropractic for Children

We are often asked “Why in earth would children and babies need chiropractic treatment?!”.  The answer is simple: ‘being born’ is one of the most stressful events we all endure – especially so when interventions such as forceps or suction are required, or in the case of breach births or other complications.  This is not to mention the many bumps and tumbles every child experiences throughout their development.

With young ones, there is a unique opportunity to correct any problems before chronic patterns set in, and due to their adaptability, dysfunction usually resolves quickly.  Chiropractic adjustments for children and babies are very gentle, with the force used reduced significantly in line with the child or infant’s size – often no more than the pressure used to check the ripeness of a tomato.

Anecdotal reports of the benefits of chiropractic care for common childhood disorders have been well documented for years, most notably for colic, reflux, glue ear and eczema, among many others, and reputable research projects are also starting to validate such benefits.  This is encouraging, given that chiropractic represents a safe, gentle, non-invasive, and drug-free option for parents seeking to ensure their children’s wellbeing.We are often asked “Why in earth would children and babies need chiropractic treatment?!”.  The answer is simple: ‘being born’ is one of the most stressful events we all endure – especially so when interventions such as forceps or suction are required, or in the case of breach births or other complications.  This is not to mention the many bumps and tumbles every child experiences throughout their development.

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