Chiropractic Care.
An adjustment is a highly skilled maneuver performed with the hands to restore motion to a joint that is SAFE, GENTLE, and EFFECTIVE.
Using a high velocity, low amplitude thrust to take the joint just beyond the physiological barrier, adjustments offer release and increased motion. Mobilizations are also offered as well as muscle release technique, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and exercise rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in an initial + first treatment appointment?
First, you get to tell your story. After an in-depth history, we move into the physical exam including range of motion testing, motion and static palpation, and orthopaedic examination. From there, we review all of the findings, and how these relate to your diagnosis, and treatment. With consent, we then proceed to a full treatment which can include adjustments, mobilizations, soft tissue work, exercises, laser therapy, and even acupuncture (electric or manual). Your session will also include education and advice on your condition.
What happens in a follow-up appointment?
After having the long, in-depth first appointment, these sessions are focused on manual therapy (all of the stuff that feels great!), a check-in with how you are progressing, and time allotted to go over some of the rehab or modify the exercise plan to increase or decrease difficulty. These appointments keep the momentum form your initial appointment going to get you better, quickly!
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is a highly skilled maneuver delivered manually that is SAFE, GENTLE, and EFFECTIVE. Often it is described as a high velocity, low amplitude thrust delivered with specificity in an attempt to induce motion in a restricted joint segment. Adjustments are only delivered by those with a license to perform this form a treatment as it is a controlled act.
What is the popping sound during an adjustment?
As an adjustment is performed, the joint is stretched beyond it’s physiologic barrier, increasing the volume, thus decreasing the pressure in the joint. This pressure change can cause dissolved gasses within the joint lubrication fluid to form a gas bubble. The formation of this bubble is described in the physical science terms as a cavitation and it is the sound you hear during an adjustment!
Who are chiropractors?
Chiropractors are licensed primary contact doctors. After 4 years of an undergraduate degree, chiropractors spend another 4 years training heavily in basic sciences including physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics. Chiropractors are legally allowed to communicate a diagnosis, as well as read x-rays, and deliver adjustments. Chiropractors are highly trained in differential diagnosis, and work as evidence-based practitioners considering patient preference, clinical experience, and recent research to make clinical decisions and set clinical goals and treatment plans.
Do I require a referral from my medical doctor?
Although you may require a note for certain insurance reimbursements, anyone can directly book an appointment with a chiropractor.
What conditions do chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors treat many conditions related to muscles, bones, nerves, and connective tissue. Here is a list of some conditions chiropractors can either diagnose or treat:
• Headaches • Mechanical Neck Pain • Myofascial Pain Syndrome • Postural Strain • Mechanical Thoracic Pain • Costovertebral Joint Pain
• Low Back Pain • Snapping Hip Syndrome • Golfer’s elbow • Tennis elbow • Radiculopathy • TOS • BPPV • Sever’s Disease
• Nerve Entrapment • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Jumper’s Knee • Hamstring Tear • Degenerative Disc Disease • Sprains & Strains
• Impingement Syndromes • Piriformis Syndrome • Disc Herniation • Arthritis • Plantar Fasciitis • Mechanical Ankle Pain • Labral Tear
• Post-operative Rehab • Meniscal Damage • Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome • Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy • Achilles Tendinopathy