【Corporate Privileged Customer】Say Goodbye to Aches and Pains

Neck and shoulder pain, as well as lower back pain, are all common aliments in Hong Kong. Untreated neck and back pain may not have an immediate impact on your life, but your health may be affected if you don’t receive treatment over the long term. “As we age, improper posture or repetitive motions, along with acute strains or sprains, may cause tightening in the muscles. If you refrain from having treatment until you can no longer bear the pain, it may take a longer time to go through the treatment process and recover from the pain. This may not only affect your physical health but also lead to a psychological burden,” said Patrick Wong, Licensed Chiropractor at Prospecific Chiropractic Centre.

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P: Patrick Wong, Licensed Chiropractor of Prospecific Chiropractic Centre

A : What is the main aspect of a chiropractor’s job?

P : A chiropractor focuses on the diagnosis, care and prevention of disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system of the body. The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, joints, bones and connective tissue and cartilage. In short, we help to treat pain. Different from a generic treatment process, chiropractors do not prescribe medicine or surgery; instead, they use their hands to examine and treat problems of the spine, muscles and joints.

A : How does the chiropractic centre provide targeted treatment for patients?

P : As mentioned, a chiropractor does not prescribe medicine and surgery, so our first task is to understand the problem or discomfort that the patient is experiencing. The important information collected will help to evaluate a patient’s condition and overall spinal health. We will also use X-ray analysis to help determine the cause of a patient’s spinal problem. We can then offer professional chiropractic methods to provide patients with relief and diagnosis of the root cause of their problems.

A : What is the best way to prevent aches and pains?

P : Bad posture, sitting cross-legged and a rounded back can all cause sciatica and strain, so it is important to maintain a correct posture in our daily lives. Besides, it is also advised to have regular spinal check-ups to help prevent related health issues. The situation may be already very serious if you receive treatment only when the pain is severe.

A : How do you provide a safe and hygienic environment for your patients and staff?

P : We will have close contact with patients during the treatment process. Besides wearing masks and doing regular disinfection throughout the pandemic, we also installed the Amway Atmosphere Sky™ Air Treatment System to ensure good indoor ventilation. Equipped with three filters, Atmosphere Sky™ provides 99.99% effective filtration with a HEPA filter that can remove particles down to sizes as small as 0.0024 microns and more than 340 air contaminants, ensuring that both patients and staff can enjoy a carefree and safe environment.