Frequently Asked Questions:
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I help restore healthy movement in your spine and muscles, reduce pain, and improve your body's function.
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Yes. Chiropractic is safe when performed by a registered professional. I adapt techniques to your needs, whether you’re an athlete, pregnant, or looking for relief from daily aches.
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Most adjustments aren’t painful. Some people feel relief immediately, while others experience mild stiffness (like post-exercise soreness) that settles quickly.
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Your first visit includes a detailed history, movement plus orthopedic/neuro screening, and a clear explanation of the likely diagnosis. If appropriate, I’ll start treatment the same day and give you a simple plan (self-care and exercises) to follow between sessions.
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It depends on your case. Most straightforward issues improve over 3–4 sessions. We’ll review progress each visit and taper as symptoms improve.
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I run a cash practice. Payment is upfront via cardmachine/EFT/Geopay/snapscan. I provide invoices for you to submit to your medical aid for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan.
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Yes. I combine soft-tissue therapy, dry needling (including E-stim dry needling), and corrective exercise as part of a multimodal approach for long-term results. These have been proven highly effective in patients that i have seen in my offices in cape town
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Yes. I regularly treat runners, cyclists, and triathletes from Elite level to amateurs in Cape Town. My special interest is in working with athletes involved in extreme sports and combat sports (BJJ/MMA).
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What range of conditions do I treat?
I commonly treat neck pain, whiplash, nerve pinching (radiculopathy), disc conditions, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, acute injuries from falls or trauma, sciatica, and a wide range of overuse injuries. Common overuse patterns include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, patellar tendinopathy, hamstring tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), rotator cuff tendinopathy, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and tibialis posterior or peroneal tendinopathy.

