Chiropractic
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario. It is based on a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline focusing on the neuromusaculoskeletal system. Chiropractors are manual therapists who provide diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints throughout the body.
What do Chiropractors do?
A thorough history and physical examination is performed, in order to provide a diagnosis and plan of management specific to each patient. Following visits are approximately 20 mins and usually contain a combination of the following therapies:
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Joints are assessed by the Chiropractor to determine which are not moving properly and/or are restricted. Adjustments loosen the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function. Adjustments can be performed to any joint in the body including, joints of the spine, elbow, wrist, hip, ankle and jaw.
Benefits of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario. It is based on a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline focusing on the neuromusaculoskeletal system. Chiropractors are manual therapists who provide diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints throughout the body.
What do Chiropractors do?
A thorough history and physical examination is performed, in order to provide a diagnosis and plan of management specific to each patient. Following visits are approximately 20 mins and usually contain a combination of the following therapies:
- adjustments
- interferential current
- mobilizations
- laser therapy
- soft tissue therapy
- stretching
- acupuncture
- rehabilitative exercise
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Joints are assessed by the Chiropractor to determine which are not moving properly and/or are restricted. Adjustments loosen the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function. Adjustments can be performed to any joint in the body including, joints of the spine, elbow, wrist, hip, ankle and jaw.
Benefits of Chiropractic
- Improve movement in your neck, shoulders, back and torso
- Improve your posture
- Provide relief from headaches, neck and back pain
- Help prevent work-related muscle and joint injuries
- Lead to enhanced athletic performance
- Improve your flexibility and range of motion
- Relieve pregnancy-related back ache
- Correction of gait and foot problems
