Chiro treatment aims to
-reduce pain
-increase ROM-> move more freely
Chiro role
-Work with musculoskeletal system e.g vertebra to improve functioning of nervous system
- posture correction
- realign spine
- soft tissue massage
Medicare chiro
Yes if have chronic disease management plan
PBS chiro
N/a
PHI chiro
Depending on level of cover
Vertebra type of bone
Irregular
Vertebra parts in order
7
12
5
5
4
Conditions:sciatica
-pain that radiates along path of sciatic nerve. Typically unilateral
Condition: scoliosis
-sideways curvature of spine
- cause= unknown