1. I was told to see a Chiropractor. What is a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors are doctors who practice the art of healing by adjusting the spinal column and other joints of the body. Healthy, well aligned joints that move with full range of motion allow the nervous system to perform properly, which is vital because it controls every function of your body.
Specifically, Chiropractors practice a drug-free, manual approach to health care that includes patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment. In particular, Chiropractors assess patients for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, extremity joints, and their effect on the nervous system. As a result of performing a physical assessment, taking a patient history, and providing a report of findings, Chiropractors are able to provide a differential diagnosis for the patient's presenting condition(s) and develop a comprehensive treatment/management plan. Chiropractors are also trained to recommend therapeutic exercise, to utilize other non-invasive therapies, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
Chiropractic today is one of the largest primary health care professions in Canada with over 8,000 practicing chiropractors, over 3,000 of which practice in Ontario. Chiropractic is a regulated health profession recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces and American states. In Ontario, the profession is regulated by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
Every year more than 2 million Ontarians seek the help of a Chiropractor for relief from muscle, joint and spinal pain conditions arising from personal, motor vehicle, workplace, sport-related or repetitive strain injuries as well as to improve and support their overall wellbeing.
Chiropractors are doctors who practice the art of healing by adjusting the spinal column and other joints of the body. Healthy, well aligned joints that move with full range of motion allow the nervous system to perform properly, which is vital because it controls every function of your body.
Specifically, Chiropractors practice a drug-free, manual approach to health care that includes patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment. In particular, Chiropractors assess patients for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, extremity joints, and their effect on the nervous system. As a result of performing a physical assessment, taking a patient history, and providing a report of findings, Chiropractors are able to provide a differential diagnosis for the patient's presenting condition(s) and develop a comprehensive treatment/management plan. Chiropractors are also trained to recommend therapeutic exercise, to utilize other non-invasive therapies, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
Chiropractic today is one of the largest primary health care professions in Canada with over 8,000 practicing chiropractors, over 3,000 of which practice in Ontario. Chiropractic is a regulated health profession recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces and American states. In Ontario, the profession is regulated by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
Every year more than 2 million Ontarians seek the help of a Chiropractor for relief from muscle, joint and spinal pain conditions arising from personal, motor vehicle, workplace, sport-related or repetitive strain injuries as well as to improve and support their overall wellbeing.
2. What are Chiropractic subluxations?
Chiropractic subluxations, also known as joint dysfunction, are problem areas of the spine or other joints of the body that can affect your entire nervous system. In these problem areas, the joints have lost their normal range of movement. This irritates or puts pressure on local nerves and can lead to localized muscle pain and spasm which interferes with the communication between your brain and body (and vice versa). When occurring at the spinal level, the result is known as a vertebral subluxation complex, which can in turn affect your overall health.
Chiropractic subluxations, also known as joint dysfunction, are problem areas of the spine or other joints of the body that can affect your entire nervous system. In these problem areas, the joints have lost their normal range of movement. This irritates or puts pressure on local nerves and can lead to localized muscle pain and spasm which interferes with the communication between your brain and body (and vice versa). When occurring at the spinal level, the result is known as a vertebral subluxation complex, which can in turn affect your overall health.
3. How do subluxations occur?
The stresses and strains of everyday living such as housework, gardening, desk work, lifting, or even sleeping on the couch can cause spinal and other joint problems. So can falls, accidents (especially auto accidents), sports activities and injuries. In children, subluxations can initially occur during the birth process, while learning to walk, in play, and from everyday childhood activities.
The stresses and strains of everyday living such as housework, gardening, desk work, lifting, or even sleeping on the couch can cause spinal and other joint problems. So can falls, accidents (especially auto accidents), sports activities and injuries. In children, subluxations can initially occur during the birth process, while learning to walk, in play, and from everyday childhood activities.
4. How are subluxations corrected?
Your Chiropractor will reduce and correct subluxations with highly skilled adjustments to your spine and other joints. If the subluxations have been present a short time, you may only need a few adjustments. However, long-term, chronic subluxations will require more frequent adjustments to retrain the problem areas of the spine and other joints to move within their normal, healthy positions. As subluxations are corrected, your nervous system starts to function properly again and your body heals itself.
Your Chiropractor will reduce and correct subluxations with highly skilled adjustments to your spine and other joints. If the subluxations have been present a short time, you may only need a few adjustments. However, long-term, chronic subluxations will require more frequent adjustments to retrain the problem areas of the spine and other joints to move within their normal, healthy positions. As subluxations are corrected, your nervous system starts to function properly again and your body heals itself.
5. What is an adjustment?
The Chiropractic adjustment is the most common form of treatment utilized by Chiropractors in clinical practice. Adjustments are highly skilled, gentle manipulations of dysfunctional joints of the spine and the rest of the body. Also known as spinal manipulative therapy, the adjustment is a non-invasive, manual procedure that utilizes the refined skills developed through four years of intensive Chiropractic education. Adjustments help your nervous system to function properly again, which allows your whole body to regain and maintain its good health.
The Chiropractic adjustment is the most common form of treatment utilized by Chiropractors in clinical practice. Adjustments are highly skilled, gentle manipulations of dysfunctional joints of the spine and the rest of the body. Also known as spinal manipulative therapy, the adjustment is a non-invasive, manual procedure that utilizes the refined skills developed through four years of intensive Chiropractic education. Adjustments help your nervous system to function properly again, which allows your whole body to regain and maintain its good health.
6. What does an adjustment feel like?
The Chiropractic adjustment feels like a gentle pressure followed by a quick thrust. It is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. However, as it is a manually applied therapy, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching during or following treatment which usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
The Chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each individual patient. At the Beechwood Chiropractic Clinic, the adjustment is typically administered by hand but may be administered by a hand-held adjustive device. We may also utilize one of several therapeutic modalities as part of the treatment plan. Regardless of the treatment method, patients typically note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.
The Chiropractic adjustment feels like a gentle pressure followed by a quick thrust. It is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. However, as it is a manually applied therapy, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching during or following treatment which usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
The Chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each individual patient. At the Beechwood Chiropractic Clinic, the adjustment is typically administered by hand but may be administered by a hand-held adjustive device. We may also utilize one of several therapeutic modalities as part of the treatment plan. Regardless of the treatment method, patients typically note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.
7. If I go see a Chiropractor, will I be expected to keep going?
That's entirely up to you. Some patients only want to be treated for a specific pain or illness (acute care) and when the symptoms disappear, they discontinue care. Others use Chiropractic care to fully correct the underlying cause of the symptoms and to remain feeling well on a daily basis (supportive/preventative care). Like a car, your body has constant stress and wear, and it benefits from a 'tune-up'. However, which treatment approach you decide upon is always your choice.
That's entirely up to you. Some patients only want to be treated for a specific pain or illness (acute care) and when the symptoms disappear, they discontinue care. Others use Chiropractic care to fully correct the underlying cause of the symptoms and to remain feeling well on a daily basis (supportive/preventative care). Like a car, your body has constant stress and wear, and it benefits from a 'tune-up'. However, which treatment approach you decide upon is always your choice.
8. What are the costs associated with Chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care is a very affordable method of treatment. Many of the pain-killers and drugs available to treat pain and illness cost more than Chiropractic care. Yet Chiropractic care treats more than the symptoms of poor health, it treats the underlying cause. It also helps to restore and maintain good health - without the use of drugs. Chiropractic is readily acknowledged by many third party insurers, so check to see what your coverage includes. For our clinic's fee schedule, visit the "New Patients" section.
Chiropractic care is a very affordable method of treatment. Many of the pain-killers and drugs available to treat pain and illness cost more than Chiropractic care. Yet Chiropractic care treats more than the symptoms of poor health, it treats the underlying cause. It also helps to restore and maintain good health - without the use of drugs. Chiropractic is readily acknowledged by many third party insurers, so check to see what your coverage includes. For our clinic's fee schedule, visit the "New Patients" section.
9. Do Physicians recommend Chiropractic Care?
Many Physicians refer their patients for Chiropractic Care and are being treated by Chiropractors themselves. Chiropractors often work closely with Medical Doctors when they believe Chiropractic treatment will help alleviate a patient's condition. Similarly, Chiropractors frequently refer to Medical Doctors and other health care practitioners when necessary.
Many Physicians refer their patients for Chiropractic Care and are being treated by Chiropractors themselves. Chiropractors often work closely with Medical Doctors when they believe Chiropractic treatment will help alleviate a patient's condition. Similarly, Chiropractors frequently refer to Medical Doctors and other health care practitioners when necessary.