Techniques

The following techniques are used by Grant Pretorius DC

Diversified

The most common chiropractic technique used the world over is called ‘Diversified’. This is characterised by using a high velocity low amplitude thrust (fast but shallow). The thrust is designed to help restore normal movement and alignment to the joints.

Activator

This method is very gentle. It uses a hand held instrument which delivers an extremely fast, controlled pulse. This technique is handy for children, the elderly and osteoporotic patients. However, anyone can benefit from this technique.

Manual Muscle Testing

For years I have been intrigued by the art of muscle testing. Initially I struggled to find anyone who could teach it to me. Thankfully this has all changed and I now use this powerful diagnostic tool to find the weak links in my patients' system. The benefit of this is that we can get to the root cause of a problem and don't have to rely on pain to guide treatment. Once my patients are painfree, many still come in to be muscle tested and then treated to stay robust, prevent injury and enjoy a higher level of health and wellbeing. 

Drop Piece

This technique uses the specific mechanisms of the chiropractic table. A chosen section of the table rapidly drops in a controlled manner. The problematic area of the spine / body is placed above the drop mechanism and released. The movement induced by that part of the table helps restore proper movement and alignment to the area.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a highly effective soft tissue (muscles, ligament and tendons) technique. A sterile acupuncture needle is used to stimulate trigger points. This helps deactivate the trigger point and allow the soft tissue to work more normally and with less discomfort, more normal tone, and better blood supply. 

Cross friction

‘Cross friction’ is a specialised deep tissue massage. Cross frictions is very effective in reducing scar tissue in an injured area. This reduces irritation and improves function of the effected area.

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio Tape is a specialised elastic tape that has four effects:

1. Normailse muscle function. 
2. Improve lymphatic and blood flow. 
3. Reduce pain. 
4. Correct joint malalignment and improve position sense. 

Grant has been thoroughly trained to use KT

Education

All patients are educated about the likely causes and aggravators of their condition. This empowers patients to be actively involved in there recovery and rehabilitation. Weekly healthcare classes are run covering topics such as:

Introduction to Chiropractic, muscle testing and dry needling

The importance of posture and the implications to health. 

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