Chiropractic care is one the most commonly used form of conservative therapies. Chiropractic care can help you maintain the health of your body specially related to your neuro-musculo-skeletal system including spine, bones, joints, nerves and all muscles in your body.

When should you consider chiropractic care ?

There are too many reasons to seek chiropractic care. Work, accidents, sport injuries, household chores, even the stress of daily living can cause joint pain or spinal problems.
Even if you do not have any painful symptoms, chiropractors can help you maintain healthy spine and joint function.

Here are some of the most common reasons why more than 4 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Whiplashes
- Strain and sprain from daily activities
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Work related injuries
- Sport related injuries
- Arthritis
- Restricted movement in the back, neck and limbs

What to expect on your first visit?
At the first session of consultation, your chiropractor will take a complete history and review your past medical and family history and then will perform a relevant physical examination to make an accurate diagnosis. After making diagnosis and sharing the information with you he will design a plan of management for you and will ask you to sign a consent for treatment. The first session of consultation also includes the first the first session of your treatment.

What to expect on subsequent visits?
According to your diagnosis and plan of management may include:
- Soft tissue therapy and muscle release techniques
- Joint mobilization and range of motion
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Different type of modalities including low level laser, electro stimulation, therapeutic ultra sound, thumper( vibration therapy), acupuncture or electro acupuncture - Orthotics
- Rehabilitation
- Patient education and home exercises
- Supplement and dietary recommendations
- Ergonomic and life style education

What are some of the benefits of chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care can:
- Improve movement in your neck, shoulders, back and torso
- Improve your posture
- Provide relief from headaches, neck and back pain
- Help prevent work-related muscle and joint injuries
- Lead to enhanced athletic performance
- Improve your flexibility and range of motion
- Relieve pregnancy-related back ache
- Correct gait and foot problems

What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is a highly skilled and 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.
Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are rare and side-effects, such as temporary soreness, are usually minor. Your chiropractor is well-trained to determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another health care provider.

Does chiropractic care require X-rays?
X-rays can play an important role in diagnosis and are taken when a need has been determined after taking a patient case history and conducting a physical examination. Chiropractors receive 360 hours of education in radiology covering a full range of topics from protection to X-ray interpretation and diagnosis. Governments in every province have recognized the training and competence of chiropractors to take and interpret X-rays and have granted them this right.