What is Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a hands-on healthcare profession that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of biomechanical disorders originating from the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. Chiropractors use the best available evidence and clinic expertise to diagnose issues that affect your body’s movement. Chiropractors provide manual therapy to promote health, alleviate pain, and improve overall quality of life.
What is spinal Manipulation
Chiropractors use a combination of treatments to suit your individual needs. The chiropractic adjustment (also known as “spinal manipulation") is the most common form of manual therapy delivered by a chiropractor. This involves the application of a high velocity, low amplitude thrust to a vertebra or joint with abnormal movement patterns. The objective is to restore range of motion, reduce muscle and nerve irritability, and improve function.
Your physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation process is unique to you. Subsequent visits are focused on manual therapy, which includes a combination of spinal and extremity manipulation, joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture as well as rehabilitation exercises and education.
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Improved Posture
Improved Joint Mobility
Improved Physical Function & Performance
Relief from Pregnancy-Related Pain
Relief from Neck pain and Headaches
Relief from Low Back Pain and Sciatic Nerve Pain
Relief from Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain
Relief from Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain
FAQ
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
No! Chiropractors are considered primary care providers. You do not need a medical referral to see a chiropractor!
Can you direct bill my insurance company?
Yes! We offer direct billing for most insurance companies, as long as your plan allows. Where we are not able to access the details of your plan, we strongly encourage you to check with your insurance provider before booking an appointment. If your plan does not allow for direct billing, we will collect payment and provide you with all necessary receipts needed for reimbursement.
Who can benefit from seeing a chiropractor?
Everyone! If you have a spine, you can benefit from chiropractic care. We see people of all ages; children, elderly adults, pregnant women, athletes, and everyone in between. Treatment techniques and pressures are always adapted to suit patient needs (for example, adjusting a child versus an olympic weight lifter).
Is chiropractic safe?
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. However, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects; even common over-the-counter medications carry a risk. Your chiropractor will perform a thorough history and physical assessment and will discuss any risks to treatment, if any, as well as alternative forms of therapy.
How long will my sessions last?
Your initial visit will last 60 minutes and follow up visits will be between 15-30 minutes depending on what treatments are recommended (for example: acupuncture, additional soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation, etc).
Does an adjustment hurt?
For most patients, adjustments are painless. We work with your body to alleviate tension and restriction. In many cases, patients report feeling immediate relief after spinal manipulation!
What is the popping sound?
The popping sound, also known as a joint cavitation, occurs when the pressure changes within a joint, such as during a high velocity, low amplitude thrust. The audible sound is caused by the release of pockets of air or bubbles within the fluid surrounding your joints.
Do I have to get adjusted?
No! The decision to whether you get adjusted or not is totally up to you! Instead of getting an adjustment, we can use mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, exercise, education and rehabilitation to help you reach your health goals.
How many treatments will I need?
Everyone’s care plan is individual. The frequency and number of visits largely depends on the nature of your complaint, as well as your health and wellness goals.