What Is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a regulated healthcare profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the muscles, joints, spine and nervous system. By improving spinal function and restoring healthy movement, chiropractic care helps your body function more efficiently, reducing pain, improving mobility and supporting overall wellbeing.

At Bornman Chiropractic in Moreleta Park, Pretoria, Dr Jaco Bornman provides evidence-based chiropractic care designed to address the underlying cause of your symptoms—not simply mask the pain.

How Chiropractic Works

Your spine protects the spinal cord, which forms part of the central nervous system. The nervous system controls communication between your brain and every organ, muscle and tissue throughout your body.

Poor posture, repetitive strain, sports injuries, accidents and everyday wear and tear can affect the normal movement of the spine and surrounding joints. These restrictions may contribute to pain, muscle tension, reduced mobility and altered movement patterns.

Using precise chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilisation and other hands-on techniques, chiropractic treatment helps restore normal joint function, reduce irritation, relieve pain and improve the body's ability to move and heal naturally.

Conditions Chiropractic Can Help Treat

Many people seek chiropractic care for back or neck pain, but treatment can help with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headaches and migraines
• Sciatica
• Sports injuries
• Shoulder pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Joint pain
• Muscle tension
• Poor posture
• Work-related repetitive strain injuries

Every patient receives a thorough assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on their individual condition and goals.