SERVICES
Chiropractic Care in Umhlanga
Our chiropractors assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. From sports injuries to everday pain, we treat the entire body - not just the spine!
We focus on identifying the root cause of your pain and creating personalised treatment plans.
Chiropractic care can help with:
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Back pain & Spinal conditions
Neck pain & Headaches
Sports and training-related injuries
Shoulder, hip, knee & ankle concerns
Joint stiffness & limited range of movement
Postural & Biomechanical concerns
Injury prevention & Performance support
Looking for a specific condition or injury?
Individual assessment is required to determine the cause of symptoms and whether care is appropriate.
OUR CHIROPRACTORS
Dr Lori Niemand
MHSC Chiropractic; International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic
Dr Lori Niemand is a chiropractor with a special interest in working with athletes and sports injuries, both in office and field-side. After years of training and competing at an international level for South Africa, Dr Niemand understands the physical demands of training, competing, and dealing with injuries... This experience inspired her to pursue sports chiropractic to deepen her understanding and to better support athletes. This has fuelled her passion for injury prevention and identifying the many factors that contribute to the risk of injury. Dr Niemand enjoys managing more than just sports injuries, and welcomes everyone into her practice. For her, every case is exciting and interesting! Dr Niemand utilises a combination of manual therapy, biomechanics, and more as everyone is unique
Dr Arline Muller
Mtech Chiropractic; BSc Sports Science
Dr Arline Muller’s journey into chiropractic care began with a lifelong love for movement, sport, and the science of a healthy body. After completing a degree in Sport Science at NWU, she lectured at the Unizulu before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a chiropractor at DUT. As an athlete, Dr Muller experienced first-hand how effective chiropractic care can be in improving performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing. This positive experience inspired her to dedicate her career to helping people live healthy lives through movement.​ She believes strongly in the role that sport plays in the healthy development of children and in maintaining vitality throughout life.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Consultation and medical history
2. Physical & movement assessment, and orthopaedic testing
3. Explanation of findings
4. Individual care and rehabilitation plan
TREATMENT MAY INCLUDE:
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Joint mobilisations and adjustments
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Dry Needling
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TENS
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Soft tissue work
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Instrument assisted soft tissue work
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Stretching
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Taping and strapping
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Lifestyle advice
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Home management advice such as: rehabilitation exercises, posture, ergonomics, mobility & stretching
*Techniques are used only when clinically appropriate and what you are comfortable with.
Jaw and facial pain
Rotator cuff strain and tears
Shoulder impingement
Scapular dysfunction
Bicep strain & tears
Wrist pain & injuries
Carpal tunnel
Tennis Elbow
Golfers elbow
Hip pain & injuries
Hip impingement
Hip flexor strain
Quadricep strain & tears
Knee pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Osgood Schlatter disease
Shin Splints
Ankle sprain
Plantar Fasciitis
