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Why choose a Chiropractor?

Chiropractors offer a holistic approach to health, focusing on the alignment of the spine to promote overall well-being. By addressing issues such as back pain, headaches, and joint discomfort, they help improve mobility and enhance quality of life. Regular chiropractic care can also support injury prevention. Choosing a chiropractor means investing in your long-term health and comfort.

Does Dr Nelitha Mienie Chiropractor require a referral?

No, a referral is usually not required to see a chiropractor. However, your medical aid may have specific referral requirements. You may want to contact your employer’s human resources department, or your medical aid directly, to find out if there are any referral requirements. Most plans allow you to just call and schedule an appointment with a chiropractor.

Which conditions are usually treated by Dr Mienie Chiropractor?

Chiropractic care can help to reduce and/or eliminate the symptoms associated with various afflictions, including neck pain, whiplash, lower back pain, migraines & headaches, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal disc injuries, sports-related injuries, tendinitis, pregnancy-related aches & pains, arthritis, sprains and joint pain.

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Conditions include:

  • Lower Back pain,

  • Upper Back pain

  • Neck pain,

  • Hip pain;

  • Slipped disc;

  • Rotator cuff, tennis and golfers elbow.

  • Achilles tendonitis, Plantar fasciitis, Adhesive capsulitis

  • Headaches;

  • Muscle aches and spasms;

  • Osteoarthritis;

  • Sports injuries;

  • Pinched nerves;

  • Sprains and strains;

  • Bursitis.

Is chiropractic treatment safe?

Yes, chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very low.

What can I expect from my first visit with Dr Nelitha Mienie Chiropractor?

Dr Nelitha Mienie chiropractor will start by asking you about your medical history and the reason for making an appointment. This will be followed by a physical examination. Imaging or lab tests may be required to confirm a diagnosis. Taking the above into consideration, Dr Mienie will then reach a diagnosis and advise you whether chiropractic treatment is necessary. As part of this process, Dr Mienie  will explain your condition to you and recommend a treatment plan. Where Dr Mienie feels that your condition may be better treated by another health practitioner, she will proceed to make the relevant referral.

Will my Medical Aid cover the chiropractor sessions?

Most likely, yes. In South Africa, many of the medical schemes make provision for the reimbursement of chiropractic services.

​However, it also does depend on each person’s payment plan as to the extent to which they are covered. The best option to find out if you are covered to receive chiropractic care is to contact your medical aid for further information.

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