Van Niekerk Chiropractic- Dr Chloe van Niekerk

Van Niekerk Chiropractic- Dr Chloe van Niekerk Dr van Niekerk is a family and sports chiropractor. Our aim is to achieve overall health and wellness.

Chiropractic care is aimed at diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions of the neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems. For bookings please use http://appt.guru/chloe-van-niekerk-1/

"Hey Google, why does my neck hurt?" If you're reading this while slouching, your spine is working overtime. In a neutra...
21/08/2026

"Hey Google, why does my neck hurt?"

If you're reading this while slouching, your spine is working overtime.

In a neutral position of upright posture, the human head exerts a force of about 5kgs down into the neck.
The more you tilt your neck the more force you are exerting; 60- degree tilt can be up to 27kg of force. That's like an 8 year old hanging of your neck !

See your chiropractor.

Pain is real, but it's not always a direct measure of tissue damage. 🦴Understanding this can change how we approach our ...
11/06/2026

Pain is real, but it's not always a direct measure of tissue damage. 🦴

Understanding this can change how we approach our recovery.

Have you ever had an x-ray or scan and the results were "normal"?

• The body is trying to protect itself from possible tissue damage

•The brain is constantly processing information from joints, muscles, nerves etc.

• Stress has a direct effect on the nervous system and can "heighten" its response to the information it receives.

Chiropractic care may help reduce sensitivity in the nervous system and improve how your body processes pain signals.

*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice

05/12/2024

Myth: Chiropractic care is not based on science.

Fact: Chiropractic care is grounded in scientific principles, including anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.

Chiropractors use evidence-based methods, and research supports the effectiveness of chiropractic treatments for conditions
like low back pain, neck pain, and headaches to name a few.

Ask your local CASA-registered chiropractor how they can help you: https://membership.chiropractic.co.za/Public/Index #/findAChiropractor

Is your desk causing your pain?Struggling with back or neck pain at work? Your desk setup might be the culprit! Follow t...
05/12/2024

Is your desk causing your pain?

Struggling with back or neck pain at work? Your desk setup might be the culprit! Follow these ergonomic tips to stay pain-free:

✅ Adjust Chair Height: Feet flat on the floor, knees at a 90° angle.
âś… Monitor Position: Top of the screen at eye level, about an arm's length away.
âś… Keyboard and Mouse: Keep elbows close to your body, wrists straight.
✅ Take Breaks: Stand and stretch every 30–60 minutes.

💡 Tip: Even with a great setup, prolonged sitting isn’t ideal. Regular chiropractic care can address underlying strain caused by daily habits.

Pro Tip for the day: Go see your Chiropractor!No need for aches and pains. Chiropractic sessions are essential for preve...
26/10/2022

Pro Tip for the day: Go see your Chiropractor!

No need for aches and pains. Chiropractic sessions are essential for preventative and maintenance care.
Spinal screenings and checks are just as important as treating injuries.
📱 Contact us on 076 387 7448
đź“Ś Based at Little Falls Wellness Centre

What happens during a chiropractor appointment? ▪︎Detailed medical history👩‍⚕️▪︎Diagnostic testing ▪︎Orthopaedic tests》Y...
20/10/2022

What happens during a chiropractor appointment?

▪︎Detailed medical history👩‍⚕️
▪︎Diagnostic testing
▪︎Orthopaedic tests

》Your chiropractor will then have a list of differentials and a working diagnosis

▪︎Patient education and explanation of the problem

》Your chiropractor will then explain how they can treat the problem and begin treatment 🦴

▪︎treatment is individualised and can include a variety of techniques
▪︎your chiropractor can send for further testing such as blood tests or x-rays to help with a diagnosis

*your chiropractor may choose to refer you to another health care provider if they feel that your problem is not a chiropractic case.
đź“Ś BASED IN LITTLE FALLS
📱 FOR BOOKINGS- 076 387 7448/ use booking link in bio.

Dry Needling This technique is used to help reduce trigger points in muscles. Lets look at it simply:Muscles require a c...
18/10/2022

Dry Needling

This technique is used to help reduce trigger points in muscles.

Lets look at it simply:
Muscles require a combination of nutrients in order to contract and relax. Trigger points are created if the muscle undergoes prolonged inappropriate contractions and “use up” all the nutrients available and the muscle is unable to relax. The blood flow to this area is also affected and this creates tender knots in the muscle.

Trigger points can also form due to injury and repetitive stress in the muscle.

👩‍⚕️ Dry needling works by inserting a thin needle into the affected muscle which creates a response muscle to increase blood flow which then in turn helps the muscle relax.
Have you had dry needling done?
📱 Contact us on 076 387 7448
đź“Ś Based at Little Falls Wellness Cenre

Let's Talk anatomy🦴The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.•The neck has 7 cervical vertebrae,•The thoracic area (where the...
17/10/2022

Let's Talk anatomy🦴

The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.
•The neck has 7 cervical vertebrae,
•The thoracic area (where the ribcage is located) has 12 thoracic vertebrae.
•The lower back has 5 lumbar vertebrae
•The sacrum, a larger bone, is made of 5 fused sacral vertebrae
• The coccyx is made of 4 fused coccygeal vertebrae.

DID YOU KNOW??
The spine is not suposed to be straight. There are 4 spinal curves that are important to help distribute and absorb stresses from body movement. 🌱
For bookings use 076 387 7448 or use booking link in the bio.

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826 Cascades Road, Little Falls
Roodepoort
1724

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Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
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