Chiropractors must complete a one-year internship and pass comprehensive Canadian qualifying board examinations in order to become licensed to practice.
Hands on health care that works. Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of headache, neck pain and back pain.
The word “chiropractic” comes from ancient Greek and 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 doctors that specialize in manual adjustment of the vertebrae of the spine and other joints. Adjustment helps relieve pain and restore normal functioning to the spine, joints and supporting structure of the body – so you can enjoy your everyday activities again as quickly as possible.
Chiropractors are also trained to prescribe therapeutic exercise, provide nutritional counselling and recommend rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.
An adjustment is a highly skilled precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Adjustment loosens the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function. When a joint is adjusted, a gas bubble escapes causing the popping noise you may have heard about.
Back pain, neck pain and headache are the most common reasons why Canadians 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. A doctor of Chiropractic (DC) will assess your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan to put you on the road to recovery. Your chiropractor can also provide expert advice to help you prevent pain and injury from recurring.
Chiropractic treatment is skilled, hands-on health care that relieves pain and helps your body be at its best. Here are some ways it can help you:
No. A patient does not need a referral. Chiropractors are legislated as primary contact health care professionals in every province in Canada. This means that patients can book an appointment directly with their chiropractor.
The body’s information highway – your nervous system – 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.
Here are some of the most common reasons why more than 4 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year:
There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care; work, accidents, sports injuries, active lifestyle, even the stress of the daily living can cause painful joint and spinal problems. Even if you do not have painful symptoms, chiropractic care can help you maintain healthy spine and joint function.