About Us

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Treatment modalities used: Standard Chiropractic adjustments; Soft tissue therapy (massage); Vibration Therapy; Dry Needling; Cryotherapy and heat; Tens.

My practice DHS Sports Medicine Centre in Essenwood Road is conveniently situated in central Durban and easily accessible from the North, South and West. Some distances include 2km radius for most of Glenwood and Berea; 3 km for Morningside, 7km for Durban North and Westville. We do contract into most major medical aids at 60% of medical aid rates and charge a discounted fee for cash or credit card up front, from which the patient claims from their medical aid. Consultation hours: 8am - 4pm on most normal working days and 9am – 11am on most Saturdays. I do attend house calls in an emergency; these are charged at normal rates plus 75%. X-ray facilities are also available.

Our Services

  • Short and long term injury and pain assessment and diagnoses

  • Second opinion

  • Advice

  • Treatment of the pain as well as the cause

  • Spinal Wellness Maintenace

Dr Charlton Butt:

I have run a family practice from Durban North and Malvern , servicing patients from Amanzimtoti  to Ballito and as far inland as Ladysmith.  Although the majority of my patients are of a family nature, my special interest is in sports injuries, particularly those related to rugby and gym/weight lifting.  Neck, pain, back ache, migraines and headaches are naturally my Chiropractor’s core business, but within my practice I treat the full spectrum of conditions, including: muscle strains; shoulder, knee, ankle and other joint conditions.

I have been the team doctor for numerous sports teams including the Natal Duikers (Natal Rugby Team), Glenwood Old Boys, Old Boys, George Campbell School Of Technology, Yellowwood Park and DHS.  I have been involved in personal training advice and specialised gym programmes for rehabilitation of joints post injury, and for improving sports performance.

 

 

 

 

Causes of injuries to look out for:

  • trauma - like a sports injury or motor vehicle accident
  • lifting children or other objects (most common include pot plants, fridges, couches and engine and machinery parts)
  • tripping, falling, missing a step or stubbing your foot
  • bad posture
  • incorrect exercise technique (weight lifting, running etc.)
  • repetitive stress from work and laptops or poor chairs (Ergonomics)
  • excessive driving, or sitting in a car or airplane for periods
  • inappropriate pillows or bed
  • lying on the couch
  • television
  • epidurals
  • inactivity
  • advancing age
  • other illnesses (colds and flu)
  • stress and tension (mental and emotional, depression, work and anxiety)
  • toxins (cigarettes, caffeine, medication, alcohol)