Chiropractic Services

When Should I See a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts who focus on treating joints, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues that you use every day. Chiropractors are passionate about promoting optimal health, alleviating their patient’s pain and improving their overall quality of life. Chiropractic care has been shown to benefit:

• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Headaches including migraines
• Whiplash associated challenges
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
• Knee, ankle and foot pain
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Vertigo

• TMJ (jaw) pain
• Arthritis
• Work, motor vehicle, and sports-related injuries
• Mechanical disorders and restoration of function
• Also a number of special populations including athletes, pregnant women, seniors, weekend warriors, workers and families.

What Should I Expect?
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​First Visit (60 mins)

• A comprehensive history will be conducted to determine your chief complaint(s), your goals with treatment and to fully understand you as an individual and your specific needs
• A physical examination primarily focusing on your spine and/or area of chief complaint(s) will be conducted and a diagnosis will be delivered
• A course of action will be discussed and explained before treatment will occur, and an informed consent process will be carried out
• If chiropractic treatment is considered appropriate, a treatment plan will be developed incorporating a variety of treatment techniques including:

• Mobilization and/or Manipulation
• Active Rehabilitation
• Muscle Release Techniques
• Functional Integrated Acupuncture
• Patient Education
• If the chiropractor suspects a diagnosis that would best be managed or co-managed by another health care professional, they will make a referral

 

Subsequent Visits

• Treatment focused included the techniques listed above
• Active participation of the patient in the treatment plan and rehabilitation process is highly recommended
• Subsequent visits may be shorter or longer based on the requirements of each case

What is an Adjustment?
An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Using a high-velocity low-amplitude thrust, an adjustment loosens the targeted joint to restore proper movement and optimize function. When a joint is adjusted, a gas bubble escapes causing the popping noise you may have heard about.
 
To book an appointment you may use our online booking system, or contact our front office staff.