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Frequently Asked Questions!
- Chiropractic education is offered in many tertiary education institutions all over the world
- In South Africa, chiropractic is studied at the University of Johannesburg or the Durban University of Technology.
- Chiropractic education and training is spread over six years. This is subject to a four year undergraduate degree and a two year Master‘s degree.
- An intensive internship program has to be completed which requires observations of many health care professionals, community service and additional educational courses.
- Students are also required to research, write and present a project and dissertation, before a Master‘s degree in Chiropractic is awarded.
- Dr Janique Belli graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a Master‘s degree in Chiropractic.
- Dr Janique is registered with, and is a member of the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA).
- Chiropractic is a health care profession that specialises in the musculoskeletal system (primarily the spine), its relationship to the nervous system and general health.
- Your spine contains many nerves that branch off to serve every area of the body. When the spine is out of alignment, it can create pressure points that interfere with the nerve signals necessary for proper organ and tissue function.
- Chiropractors use specific adjustments to correct misalignments to the musculoskeletal system. A method of natural healing that works by removing interferences to the body's innate ability to heal itself. This allows the nerves to transmit messages from your brain to the rest of your body so your health remains optimised.
- Chiropractic focuses on identifying and eliminating the causes of health problems, not just the disappearance of symptoms, thus allowing the body to achieve wellness.
- When practised by trained professionals, chiropractic treatments are extremely safe for people of all ages.
- Chiropractic spinal adjustments have been used successfully for many years to treat a range of health issues.
- Chiropractic care has an exemplary safety record. This is the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs.
- Chiropractic is recognised as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive methods of healing.
- Dr Janique Belli looks forward to having the opportunity to work with you. To show you the benefits of a safe and extremely effective form of health care which can help you discover new levels of personal well being
- Chiropractic adjustments (or manipulation) may result in the release of a gas bubble in the joints, which makes a popping sound called a cavitation.
- The sound is similar to that when opening a can of a fizzy cooldrink or when you “crack” your knuckles.
- The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released.
- Chiropractic adjustments (or manipulation) are done in specific places, in specific directions for specific reasons in order to help relieve and reduce musculoskeletal symptoms.
- There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.
- No, a referral is not required to see a chiropractor
- Like General Medical Practitioners, we are each assigned a "Practitioner Identification Number” which allows us to refer our patients directly to medical specialists and vice versa.
- No, a referral is not required to see a chiropractor.
- As Doctors of Chiropractic, we are permitted to refer our patients directly to medical specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians etc.
- Like General Medical Practitioners, we are each assigned a "Practitioner Identification Number” which allows us to refer our patients directly to medical specialists and vice versa.
- Absolutely! Chiropractic care during pregnancy is not only safe but also very beneficial for the mother and baby.
- The main goal is to give your baby the best start and this is achieved by helping the mother-to-be by getting adjusted.
- Dr Janique‘s approach is adaptable to your needs. She has special cushions that will help when laying down and in rare cases you can also be seated while she checks your spine.
- Most pregnant women find they have easier pregnancies and deliveries when they receive consistent chiropractic care.