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Chiropractic Clinic

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a health profession specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders affecting the bones, joints, muscles and nerves in the body.

Doctors of Chiropractic essentially rely on non-invasive treatment methods and will refer patients to other medical practitioners should medication or surgery be indicated. This approach is further reinforced by chiropractors in their promotion of healthy lifestyles such as the avoidance of smoking and excess stress, proper diet and exercise.

Chiropractic Day Clinic

Treatment (by appointment only) is available to the public at reduced rates by students completing their Masters Degree in Technology of Chiropractic. Students are overseen by qualified chiropractic clinicians.

Unfortunately, the clinic is unable to offer reports for the following:

  • Road Accident Fund claims
  • Workman’s Compensation claims/ Injury on duty claims and/or the generation of any Medico/Legal reports for any reason

Commonly treated conditions

  • Headaches, including migraines
  • Muscle pain and spasm
  • Sinusitis
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Neck pain
  • Mid-back pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Hip and Leg pain
  • Pinched nerves
  • Slipped discs
  • Knee and Foot disorders
  • Shoulder and Elbow disorders including Tennis elbow
  • Arthritis
  • All Sports injuries
  • Recreational and Work-related injuries
  • Prevention of injuries

Treatment may include manipulation, trigger point therapy, ultrasound and electrotherapies, heat and cold therapy, hydrotherapy, traction, acupressure, muscle stretches, rehabilitative and strengthening exercises.

Clinic Location

11 Ritson Road (by rear entrance)
Berea
Durban

Wheel chair accessibility is available should it be required

Patient Information

Additional treatment information for patients is available... (Read more)

Clinic Contact details

Treatment is available by appointment only.

Please feel free to contact the Chiropractic Day Clinic for bookings on: 031 373 2205

Clinic operating times

Every Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:00 in summer (excluding public holidays)and 8:30 to 17:00 in winter.

The clinic will be closed for a 3 week period over the Christmas season.
Closure dates are available on an annual basis and are available from the Chiropractic Day Clinic.

Clinic Rates and Tariffs

  • 5th year students:
    • R90 for approximately 2 ½ hour initial consultation
    • R60 for approximately 60 minute subsequent follow up treatments
  • 6th year students:
    • R110 for approximately 2 hour initial consultation
    • R80 for approximately 45 minute subsequent follow up treatments
  • Registered students of Durban University of Technology pay only R25 per consultation.

All consumables (eg needles): Prices are available on request at the reception desk.

Only full cash payments are accepted.
Monthly statements are available for medical aid claims.

Research at the Chiropractic Day Clinic

Research is conducted by the Masters Degree chiropractic students at the Clinic. Free treatment is available to all who meet the criteria for the study. For more information on research currently being carried out click contact the Chiropractic Day Clinic

Community Service and Sports Events

Community service projects are coordinated through the Chiropractic Day Clinic.
Chiropractic staff and students also offer voluntary services at sporting events such as Comrades Marathon.

Should you require assistance at an upcoming community project or sports event, please feel free to contact the Clinic Director, Dr. C. Korporaal on 031 373 2611 or email charmak@dut.ac.za at least one month prior to the event.