Chiropractors are experts trained in the neuro-musculoskeletal system. They diagnose and treat disorders of the spine and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective manipulation. Chiropractors provide conservative management of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders including, but not limited to:

● Back pain
● Neck pain
● Whiplash
● Knee pain
● elbow pain
● Headaches and Migraines
● Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
● Workplace Injuries
● Sports and Running Injuries
● Numbness, tingling and/or weakness
● Muscular tightness and soreness
● Temperomandibular (jaw) complaints
● Menses (Dysmenorrhoea)
● Pregnancy related back/neck pain
● Scoliosis (spinal curvature)
● Joint, ligament or muscle injury

They also advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle goals and nutrition.

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During your first visit, the chiropractor will want to know about your health history as well as your current complaint. Your home and work life as well as your level of physical activity may also affect your health, so don’t be surprised to be asked questions about these.

Although chiropractors use their hands for most treatments, they also use other methods such as heat, light, specialized adjusting instruments, ultrasound, electrotherapy, personalized exercise programs, muscle-testing and balancing. Our chiropractors are also trained in Active Release Techniques (ART), medical acupuncture, dry needling, intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and kinesiotaping. Your chiropractor can also give you information and guidance on how you can stay healthy through proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.

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This depends on two main factors. The first is the nature of your injury and the second is your personal health goals. Many injuries will feel better in 3 to 6 weeks with treatment. If your goal is to fully rehabilitate and prevent future injuries or maintain health then you may consider further treatment after the pain has resolved. It is always the patients choice.

Look at Health Goals for more information.

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Yes, children may benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle.

While there is some clinical evidence that musculoskeletal treatment of infants may have positive effects, well-controlled studies are required to verify the benefits that are seen in clinical practice.

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Clinical experience suggests that individuals with chronic conditions such as degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) or recurrent neck pain, back pain or headaches may experience less frequent and less severe symptoms when under regular chiropractic care. This also applies to individuals in highly stressful situations and those who experience repetitive physical and postural strain from their daily activities. Whether ongoing chiropractic treatment can prevent back pain from occurring in the first place, or prevent a previous condition from re-occurring, requires further study.

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Adjustment of a joint may result in release of a gas bubble between the joints that makes a popping sound – it’s exactly the same as when you “crack” your knuckles. It is not painful. It is caused by the change of pressure within the joint resulting in gas bubbles being released.

These answers are provided by the Canadian Chiropractic Association and more information is available on their website.

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