Tel: 021 111 0678
TYGERBERG
CHIROPRACTIC
5 Hofmeyr Street, Welgemoed
(near the Bellville Golf Club)
021- 111 0678
DR GREG LACOCK
Dr. Greg la Cock trained at the home of Chiropractic, Palmer College, in Iowa, USA. He has over 30 years experience in treating spine and joint conditions, ranging from low back pain, slipped discs, neck pain, headaches and migraines, pinched nerves, etc. See more about conditions treated.
He practiced in both the USA and UK before returning home to Capetown in 1999. He has a keen interest in sports chiropractic and was the chiro for Chelsea Football Club.
If you are looking for a chiropractor near you, Dr la Cock works from the main office in Tableview as well as from his home office in Welgemoed, Bellville. He uses a wide range of adjusting techniques to suit different conditions and preferences. More about Dr la Cock
Low Back Pain and Neck Pain
Persistent and recurring spine pain in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by causing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. They often lead to slipped discs and pinched nerves.
Chiropractic adjustments properly align your spine so that pressure on joints and nerves is released. It is a direct treatment for the cause of the pain, not a temporary measure like pain relievers or massage. If you are experiencing back or neck pain visit us today.
Headaches and Migraines
Many people believe that headaches are caused by stress, tension, diet, anxiety, etc. While these are all valid causes, the most common underlying
cause of recurring headaches is misalignment or poor movement of the vertebrae in your neck. This can originate in the joints themselves or be the result of muscle tension.
In fact, 80% of all headaches originate from the neck. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which radiates into the temples, eyeballs, and forehead. Massage of the neck and shoulder muscles can release tension, and a chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae in your neck. Chiropractic can help eliminate the cause of your headaches rather than offering a temporary relief from the symptoms.
Pinched Nerves and Sciatica
When a nerve is squeezed or compressed it is called a “pinched nerve”. This can be caused by spinal misalignments, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and sometimes muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved in order to alleviate the pain.
Sciatica is the most common type of pinched nerve and causes pain from the low back, through the buttock to the leg and foot. Bulging discs, spinal subluxations, and muscle spasms can all cause increased pressure on the sciatic nerve. When this happens it causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and leg. To properly treat sciatica the cause needs to be diagnosed and properly treated. Your chiropractor can help you do this.
Joint and Disc Degeneration
Degeneration occurs when joint cartilage starts to wear down, The joint can become stiff, painful and restricted. It can be caused by misalignment, injury, poor posture, overuse/underuse, muscle imbalance, as well as other factors.
Like arthritis, joint dysfunction can cause pain in the joint and the surrounding muscles, and can also cause problems in other parts of the body due to overcompensation.
Common sources of spinal joint dysfunction include sacroiliac joints, facet joints, disc problems, muscular imbalance causing joint dysfunction, etc.
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Chiropractic manipulation is frequently the best way to keep degenerative joints healthy and slow the process of further degeneration.
