Systems-based whole person care
Spinewave takes a systems approach to the concept of health. Systems biology studies a person as an integrated whole. Well-being, robustness, adaptability, and balance is maintained because the function of the whole system is more than the sum of its parts. This philosophy, together with years of diagnostic experience, practical skill, and humane care, is what makes recovering from pain or achieving wellness a comfortable process at Spinewave.
Nerves
The role of the nervous system is to adapt to the environment, coordinate bodily functions to maintain balance, and control pain. Functional health problems may develop when these systems are overworked, fail to turn off when no longer needed, or do not adequately adapt to threat.
Joints
The joints of the skull, jaw, spine, and limbs are a major source of information feedback for the nervous system. Joint problems can give rise to pain, chronic inflammation, and poor brain-body communication. Joint structure is often overlooked in resolving chronic health conditions.
Muscles
Muscle pain is typically described by people as stabbing, tight, radiating, vague, aching, with pain referral to other areas. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate between pain arising from muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones or joints. Ongoing muscle soreness can create problems within the nervous system.
Gut
The flora of the gut promotes normal gastrointestinal function, protects from infection, regulates metabolism, and comprises more than 75% of the immune system. Dysregulated gut function has been linked to disease, inflammation, and chronic pain.
What we do
Solving health problems usually requires a multifaceted approach due to the integrative nature of the body’s systems. Understanding systems biology and clinical neuroscience allows the practitioner to take a functional approach to diagnosis and treatment of a person’s condition that typically overlaps multiple specialties. Spinewave uses a wide, dynamic range of assessment and treatment tools to create positive clinical outcomes. Dr Neil Bossenger is a PhD candidate at AUT University, undertaking research in the connections between persistent pain and the autonomic nervous system.
Upper Cervical
Upper cervical specific is a technique that focuses on the unique relationship of the skull, atlas (C1) and axis (C2). Misalignment of the head, neck, and jaw can reduce the quality of brain and spinal function.
Functional Neurology
Chiropractic neurology combines the best of neurological science and chiropractic. Research continues to explain the complexity of the nervous system and the benefits of adjustments and other non-drug related techniques.
Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology (AK) is a unique health care system that recognises well-working body mechanics, biochemistry and emotional health are fundamental to optimal health, congruent with the philosophy of systems biology.
Chronic Pain
Pain can be complex. Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for 3 months or more. Pain can be a symptom of another problem or it can exist by itself. However, even when there does not seem to be an exact cause, pain is still a real experience.
Wellness
Spinewave has its roots embedded in family wellness care as this is where the practice began before becoming specialised in complex conditions. Under the guide of fundamental chiropractic principles for getting well and staying well, we watched many children grow up healthily, and supported parents with their health care decisions along the way. Many of these relationships remain today as we continue to support and maintain spines, minds and health through wellness care.
Paediatric Care
Chiropractic can help support your child’s ability to be healthy and allow for maximum potential of wellbeing.
Pregnancy
Pregnant mothers share the same body chemistry as their unborn child, so it is important that your health is at its peak to benefit the health of your baby.
Maintenance & Support
Regular checkups can be a great preventative tool for pain, inflexibility, stress, and poor immunity.
Spinewave Blog
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Dear Spinewave people. I literally have a boot full of whiskey, wine and treats. I am so grateful to have you all in my life, making each day worthwhile. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2019🎄🎁🎉
Can’t see mine, must have had it up front in the cup holder 😂👊🏼
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Sending invisible vibes of chicken and rice 😂
Dear Dr Neil! You totally need this to keep your sanity to deal with all of us insane and complaining patients! :) <3
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Amy Gianfrancesco says e-scooters are 'an accident waiting to happen' from hospital.Old but gold.
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