Chiropractic is a great way to deal with everyday aches, pains, and injuries that occur to all of us at some time or another. Staying healthy and functional is the most important aspect of our lives. Chiropractic can help with hands on health care that really works. Below are some common questions and facts on chiropractic.

When should I consider chiropractic care?

There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care. Work, accidents, sports injuries, household chores, even the stress of daily living can cause painful joint and spinal problems. Even sore ankles and feet, elbow and wrist pain can be treated. Even if you do not have painful symptoms, chiropractic care can help you maintain a healthy spine improve joint function throughout your body.

Here are some of the most common reasons why people will visit a chiropractor:

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches
  • Whiplash
  • Strains and sprains from daily activities
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Work and sports related injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Foot, ankle, wrist, and elbow pain
  • Restricted movement in the back, shoulders, neck or limbs

Benefits of chiropractic care

Chiropractic treatment is skilled, hands on health care that relieves pain and helps your body function its best. Here are just some of the ways chiropractic can help you.

  • Improved movement in your neck, shoulders, back, and torso
  • Better posture standing or sitting
  • Relief from headaches, neck, and back pain
  • Prevention of work related repetitive muscle and joint injuries
  • Enhanced athletic and sport performance
  • Improved flexibility
  • Relief of pregnancy related discomfort and back ache
  • Correction of gait and foot problems
  • Chiropractic. Helping you feel and function better. Naturally.

What is an adjustment?

An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement applied by hand to any joint of the body. An adjustment momentarily loosens a joint and helps to promote its normal motion, relieving pressure on the joint and surrounding nerves. When a joint is adjusted, a gas bubble forms and pops which causes the popping noise like when people crack their knuckles. As one treatment builds on the next, adjustments give your body a chance to heal as proper joint function is restored.

Why is spinal health important?

The body has an information highway which is your nervous system that is protected by the spine. The nervous system travels out between the vertebrae or joints of the spine to carry messages from the brain to every corner of your body. Stress and strain on the vertebrae can put pressure on the nerves in the affected area. That is why a problem with your spine can have far reaching effects causing symptoms such as arm or leg pain. Making sure your spine is as healthy as possible is important for the short and long term.

Evidence based and patient centered care.

Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are very rare and side effects, such as temporary soreness, are usually minor. A chiropractor is well trained to determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another healthcare provider. Chiropractors are regulated health professionals with a licensing college that is charged with protecting the public and setting standards for the profession.

What is chiropractic health care?

The word chiropractic comes from ancient Greek and simply means done by hand. Adjustment of the joints of the body has been used in the healing arts for many centuries and is at the heart of modern chiropractic care. Chiropractors are specialists in manual adjustment of the vertebrae of the spine and all other joints of the body. Adjustment helps to relieve pain and restore normal functioning to the spine, joints and supporting structures of the body allowing you to enjoy your everyday activities again as quickly as possible. Chiropractors are also trained to prescribe therapeutic exercise, provide nutritional counseling, and recommend rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.

Did you know?

Back pain, neck pain, and headache are the most common reasons why people first consult a chiropractor. If aching joints and muscle pain are affecting your ability to get through the day and keeping you away from your favourite activities, consider chiropractic care.