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Rhoda Lynn Benjamin

Chiropractor

Dr. Rhoda Benjamin is a Chiropractor practicing in Bluff, Kwazulu- Natal. Dr. Benjamin specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Benjamin seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Rhoda Lynn Benjamin
  • Bluff, Kwazulu- Natal
  • Masters Degree Chiropractic
  • Accepting new patients

My father is suffering from severe back pain. Can it be treated with manual adjustment of the spine?

Depending on symptoms and a thorough examination, majority of patients with back pain will have resolution of pain from conservative chiropractic treatment.

Do chiropractors also prescribe medications?

A chiropractor will always try to treat the back pain conservatively with no drugs and will only refer or offer drug therapy if all other treatment plans are not suitable. Drug READ MORE
A chiropractor will always try to treat the back pain conservatively with no drugs and will only refer or offer drug therapy if all other treatment plans are not suitable.

Drug free therapy is always the first port of call.

Can a chiropractor help with migraines?

Definitely. Chiropractic treatment is a very good therapy for migraines. It decreases the severity of the headache and the frequency. Most patients after 3 treatments have fewer READ MORE
Definitely. Chiropractic treatment is a very good therapy for migraines. It decreases the severity of the headache and the frequency. Most patients after 3 treatments have fewer episodes.

I have a burning pain all over my thighs. What could be causing this?

Full treatment from a chiropractor may help. This will include modality or machine eg. Laser, IFC, massage and manipulation. An examination needs to be completed to find out READ MORE
Full treatment from a chiropractor may help. This will include modality or machine eg. Laser, IFC, massage and manipulation.

An examination needs to be completed to find out if there is a sciatic issue or nerve entrapment or if its muscular etc.

I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?

Good day To ease your mind, you can see a chiropractor post surgery. I have personally treated numerous patients post surgery and got them to full recovery. The chiropractor READ MORE
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To ease your mind, you can see a chiropractor post surgery. I have personally treated numerous patients post surgery and got them to full recovery.

The chiropractor can help you to increase mobility and with rehabilitation.=20

Chiropractors are not taught to only manilpulate patients but to examine and assess their patients and their needs going forward. They will treat inflammation and soft tissue injuries and pain from the surgery as well.

I hope this helps

Regards

Dr Benjamin