Headache

A brighter, clearer now

Get a head in life

Headaches. If you’re alive in the 21st century, they’re pretty much a part of everyday life. Headaches come in all types and intensities. Some are those tension-style headaches, some feel like pain at the very top of a tight neck. Then there’s the really bad headaches that may be a migraine. You know, the ones that pound, swell and throb so intensely that in the back of your mind you’re kind of sort of half-thinking, Gee, I hope it's not a tumour.

Pain relief ads tell us they’re a common inconvenience we can make disappear on demand. I’m busy - I don’t have time for a headache. But just because headaches are common, they most definitely aren’t normal. Knocking back a couple of capsules of paracetamol after a long hard day in front of the computer will certainly mask the pain (and the problem that’s causing it in the first place).

At Metta, we want to make your headaches go away for good. With our skillset, we possess the ability to end the vast majority of headaches by taking the time to understand their origins. Ask yourself – in what way are you repeating a habit that’s making you less happy or healthy than you might otherwise be? In most cases, we can identify a reason the headaches continue to rear their ugly head. Learning this is a good thing. Firstly, it will help you see your health issue is significant without being threatening. Secondly, it gives us direction to make the changes you need. Metta’s job is to work alongside you to listen, understand your goals, set a plan in motion and support you to get where you need to be, headache free.

If we find that we don’t have the skills to help with your heath issue, we’ll give you reassurance by articulating exactly why that’s the case, and point you in the right direction to take the next step.

There’s more to life with Metta.
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Other concerns

Your body is designed to be healthy. But have you ever wondered… is this as good as it gets? Metta’s Vitalistic and Sports based Chiropractic methods can unlock a richer, brighter, clearer life by focusing on your spinal health and complementary techniques, improving every aspect of your wellbeing.

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FAQs

What do Metta chiros do?

The job of Metta chiros is to adjust your spine to optimise nervous system function and improve your overall health. It all starts with an assessment of your story, the problems you’re experiencing and what your health goals are. From there we do a full examination, and may require an X-rays or MRI’s. The body guides us to identify the cause of your symptoms, so we can understand what adjustments (both spinal and lifestyle related) you need to make in your life. Once the problem is identified, your Metta chiro will work closely alongside you to better understand your health goals and develop a care plan to get you where you want to go. This includes advice on future management strategies, where we recommend exercises to support and rehabilitate health conditions related to the bones, muscles and joints, nutritional, dietary and lifestyle.

What’s a chiro adjustment?

At Metta, our work is designed to adjust not just your spine but your entire life outlook. Physically speaking, a chiropractic adjustment is a completely natural care safe for all ages that involves skilfully applied force to a spinal joint that is out of alignment or ‘subluxed’. By enhancing your spinal function and motion, our chiro adjustments promote complete function of your nervous system, which can have long lasting impacts on your mobility and wellbeing. Different techniques are used to make the adjustments – hands-on, technology assisted, constant and indirect pressure. It all depends on your condition, age and preferences. These physical adjustments are part of a larger lifestyle adjustment, where we ask you to consider the habits that are leading you to sub-optimal health to take control of your health with long-lasting solutions.

Should I get chiro?

We live in an exciting, fast-paced world. With the stress of modern living, busy work lives and the need to push ourselves to our limits at home and on the sporting field, many of us will experience the consequences of out-of-balance bodies on a regular basis. Headaches, neck and back pain, stiff shoulders, aching joints, muscle pain, restricted movement, strains and sprains, poor sleep, anxiety, irritability – the list goes on. If you’re feeling like you’re not at your best, struggling to get through the day, or being held back from your favourite things, it’s super important to ensure you’re maintaining a healthy spine and joint function to restore your full nervous system function. Seeing Metta’s chiros doesn’t even require a referral.

Are my bones cracking during adjustment?

Okay, this is an easy myth to bust! The short answer is no. As Metta’s amazing chiros skilfully and precisely adjust your spinal joints, you may hear a bit of a ‘pop’ sound. Relax – your beautiful bones are totally fine. It’s actually just pressure in your spine joints escaping, a bit like when you pop a bottle of bubbly, on a much tamer scale. It’s all because the gas and fluids in the joint shift during adjustment, causing a change in pressure inside the joint surface. That’s it! So now you know. Nothing to worry about.

How long do I need to keep getting adjusted?

Let’s address the elephant in the room. Our recommendations for care are always guided by 2 factors; what YOUR health goals are and what OUR examination findings are. A problem that has been 10 years in the making is unlikely to get better in 2 visits. We can’t change OUR initial findings. Most people that see us at Metta have reached a point in life where they’re over the quick fixes and finally decide they want to get in front of their health. These clients are more likely to want to take control of their health decisions and see the benefits of ongoing chiropractic care as part of an overall care plan. You’ll know more once we’ve completed our assessment. Here we’ll explain your care and wellness options, advise on what we think could work for you, and recommend a plan.