About

about Our Doctor

Dr Eva

Family Chiropractor and Therapeutic Reflexologist MTech (Chiropractics). Her ongoing studies, research and work history as a dissection table doctor and clinician working for a UK based Injury prevention and Rehabilitation Company has aided in moulding a holistic approach to treating patients of all ages. She is committed to providing her patients with the best level of healthcare so that they are able to lead a functional lifestyle using gentle evidence-based practice and techniques. Her treatment approach uses a combination of chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, IFC, dry needling, kinesio-taping, corrective therapeutic exercises and Therapeutic Reflexology, all aiding in individualised treatment plan to address her patients’ needs and improve their wellbeing. She is a registered practitioner with the AHPCSA (Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa), CASA (Chiropractic Association of South Africa), Paedeatric Chiropractic Association of South Africa (PCASA). Treatment has been shown to aid in the following: Back & Neck Pain, Muscle Pain, Headaches, Scoliosis, Pins and Needles, Sciatica, Joint and Nerve Pain, Disc Injuries, Work & Sport Injuries, Pregnancy, Paediatric & Geriatric Care.

about Chiropractic

WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?

The term chiropractic, it means ‘done by hand’. It is a natural, complementary, hands-on, drug-free approach to health. Chiropractic has a long history dating back to 1895 when the first official manipulation/adjustment was given. Chiropractic works on the premise that good health is dependent on on a normally functioning spine and nervous system.

HOW DOES CHIROPRACTIC WORK?

A chiropractor evaluates the biomechanical function of the spine to ensure that each one of the individual vertebra are moving and are not fixated in any way. Any such fixation or “jammed” vertebra can cause the spinal nerve, that exits from the intervertebral foramen/opening, to become irritated, either through direct pressure or through indirect stimulation or irritation.

WHEN SHOULD I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?

Chiropractic care has been known to successfully and safely treat many conditions which are nerve, muscle or joint related. Such neuromusculoskeletal conditions can range from neckpain, headaches (including migraines), whiplash, shoulder pain, arm and elbow pain, tingling in arms and hands, all the way to back pain, hip pain, leg pain, sciatica, knee pain and even foot pain. Therefore any condition that is related to any joint in the body can potentially be helped through chiropractic care. Although most chiropractors predominantly focus on the spine and how it is functioning, the biomechanics of the upper and lower limbs is also of great importance.

HOW WILL THE CHIROPRACTOR LOCATE MY PROBLEM?

Your Assessment will start with the taking of a complete health history. Questions related to what type of pain you have eg. where the pain is, how the pain started etc. Questions about your past health history, family medical history, and any other conditions that you might previously have suffered from. After the case history has been taken, a complete physical exam will be performed in order to assess your condition. It will include analysing your posture, testing your range of motion, testing reflexes and carrying out other neurological and orthopaedic tests. Together, all these tests will help give your chiropractor a greater knowledge of what the cause of the problem might be. X-rays or laboratory tests may be required. This is not always necessary and your chiropractor will determine if and when such tests are required.