What is Chiropractor?
Chiropractors conduct an examination of a patient, looking at the spine’s position and muscle reflexes. They also perform tests and may take x -rays to diagnose the patient’s condition, then come up with a treatment plan and monitor progress.
Chiropractors do not prescribe pain medication. Instead, they rely on and assist the body’s ability to heal itself.
A chiropractor’s primary therapy is spinal manipulation where they use hands or instruments to apply force to a joint in the spine, moving the joint in a specific direction for better alignment.
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How much does a chiropractor cost in SA?
Chiropractic Therapy
Massage Therapy
| Type | Session | Price |
| Standard Appointment | One Hour | R500 |
| Follow-up Visit | One-and-a-half Hour | R350 |
| Short Visit | One Hour | R480 |
| Shorter Visit | Half Hour | R300 |
Chiropractic Therapy
| Type | Session | Price |
| 1st Appointment | +-40 minutes | R700 |
| Follow-up Visit | +- 20 minutes | R500 |
| Paediatrics – Babies up to 1 year | ||
| 1st Appointment | +- 20 minutes | R400 |
| Follow-up | +- 20 minutes | R300 |
Does South Africa have chiropractors?
The scope of chiropractic practice in South Africa includes an extensive range of manual therapies. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is 1 of only 2 institutions that currently offer chiropractic education in South Africa.
Is a chiropractor a medical doctor in South Africa?
All practicing chiropractors in South Africa are required to register with the AHPCSA in terms of the Allied Health Professions Act 63 of 1982. Chiropractors in South Africa are regarded as Allied Health Professionals.
Do you need a referral to see a chiropractor in South Africa?
No, a referral is usually not required to see a chiropractor. However, your medical aid may have specific referral requirements.
You may want to contact your employer’s human resources department, or your medical aid directly, to find out if there are any referral requirements.