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CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN UMHLANGA

Our chiropractors assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. From sports injuries to everyday pain, we treat the entire body — not just the spine! We focus on identifying the root cause of your pain and creating personalised treatment plans.

CLINICAL SCOPE

WHAT CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP WITH

Individual assessment is required to determine the exact cause of your symptoms and ensure appropriate, safe care.

Back Pain & Spinal Conditions Neck Pain & Headaches Jaw & Facial Pain (TMJ) Sports & Training-Related Injuries Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Ankle Concerns Joint Stiffness & Limited Range of Movement Postural & Biomechanical Concerns Injury Prevention & Performance Support
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Comprehensive Physical Assessment
Treating the full kinetic chain, not just symptoms
COMPREHENSIVE MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE

CONDITIONS & INJURIES WE TREAT

From elite sports injuries to everyday work strain, our chiropractors assess and treat the full body kinetic chain — not just the spine.

Head, Neck & Spine

  • • Neck pain & cervicogenic headaches
  • • Jaw and facial pain (TMJ)
  • • Upper back & "shoulder blade" pain
  • • Lower back pain & postural strain
  • • Non-operative disc herniations & sciatica

Shoulder, Arm & Wrist

  • • Rotator cuff strain & tears
  • • Shoulder impingement & scapular dysfunction
  • • Bicep strain & tendon tears
  • • Tennis elbow & Golfers elbow
  • • Wrist pain, sprains & Carpal tunnel

Hip, Glute & Pelvis

  • • Hip impingement & hip flexor strain
  • • Glute tightness, strain & weakness
  • • Piriformis syndrome & deep gluteal pain
  • • Greater trochanteric bursitis
  • • Hamstring & quadricep tears

Knee, Ankle & Foot

  • • Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner's knee)
  • • Osgood Schlatter disease in active youth
  • • Shin splints & calf strains
  • • Achilles tendinitis & ankle sprains
  • • Plantar fasciitis & foot joint pain
OUR CHIROPRACTORS

MEET DR. LORI & DR. ARLINE

Experienced sports chiropractors who understand athletic demands, competitive recovery, and holistic biomechanical health.

Dr Lori Niemand Sports Chiropractor
Sports Chiropractor

Dr. Lori Niemand

MHSC Chiropractic; International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC)

Dr. Lori Niemand is a chiropractor with a special interest in working with athletes and sports injuries, both in office and field-side. After years of training and competing at an international level for South Africa, Dr. Niemand understands the physical demands of training, competing, and dealing with injuries.

This experience inspired her to pursue sports chiropractic to deepen her understanding and better support athletes. This has fuelled her passion for injury prevention and identifying the many factors that contribute to the risk of injury. Dr. Niemand enjoys managing more than just sports injuries, and welcomes everyone into her practice. She utilises a combination of manual therapy, biomechanics, and personalised rehabilitation programs.

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Dr Arline Muller Chiropractor
Chiropractor & Sports Scientist

Dr. Arline Muller

MTech Chiropractic (DUT); BSc & MSc Sport Science (NWU / Unizulu)

Dr. Arline Muller’s journey into chiropractic care began with a lifelong love for movement, sport, and the science of a healthy body. After completing degrees in Sport Science at NWU, she lectured at the University of Zululand before pursuing her dream of becoming a chiropractor at DUT.

As an athlete, Dr. Muller experienced first-hand how effective chiropractic care can be in improving performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing. This positive experience inspired her to dedicate her career to helping people live healthy lives through movement. She believes strongly in the role that sport plays in the healthy development of children and in maintaining vitality throughout life.

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THE CONSULTATION PROTOCOL

WHAT TO EXPECT

Every chiropractic appointment follows a disciplined, evidence-based diagnostic process to ensure patient safety and precision:

  • 1

    Consultation & Medical History

    Thorough review of symptoms, past injuries, training history, and lifestyle factors.

  • 2

    Physical & Movement Assessment

    Comprehensive orthopaedic, neurological, and biomechanical movement testing.

  • 3

    Explanation of Clinical Findings

    Clear, transparent communication regarding the diagnosis, expected timeline, and plan.

  • 4

    Individual Care & Rehabilitation Plan

    Hands-on therapy paired with active exercises and cross-referrals if needed.

TREATMENT MAY INCLUDE:

  • Joint mobilisations and adjustments
  • Dry Needling & intramuscular trigger therapy
  • Soft tissue work & myofascial release
  • Instrument assisted soft tissue work (IASTM)
  • Therapeutic stretching & active mobility
  • Taping and strapping
  • Lifestyle & movement advice
  • Home management advice: rehabilitation exercises, posture, ergonomics, mobility & stretching

*Techniques are used only when clinically appropriate and what you are comfortable with.

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