Chiropractic care is a patient-centered, non-invasive, hands-on healthcare profession focused on your spine, muscles, joints, and nervous system.
Every patient has a story.
Our chiropractic team understands that every patient is on their own health and wellness journey. When creating a treatment plan for you, our Doctors take into account your individual lifestyle, health history, and movement goals.
As an evidence-based practice they assess your muscles, joints, and nervous system, presenting their findings to you in a way that reflects your goals. Chiropractic treatments aim to optimize your health, by managing pain, improving mobility, increasing function, and ultimately, helping you understand your body better.
Common complaints that chiropractic treatment can help to manage:
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Headaches
- Sport Related Injuries
- Jaw Pain
- Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinopathies
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Hip and Knee Bursitis
- General Mobility Concerns
Helping you meet your health and movement goals
Because chiropractic care is patient-centred and evidence-based, your Doctor will utilize best practices to ensure that your goals are met. Treatment may include any of the following:
- Spinal/extremity adjustments
- Soft tissue therapy
- Joint mobilizations
- Acupuncture
- Exercise prescription
- Education
- Taping
- Cupping therapy
- Modalities (Laser Therapy, Ultrasound, Shockwave Therapy, IFC, etc.)
What to expect from your initial chiropractic assessment at PT’MOVEMENT
- An in depth conversation about your health history and your reason for seeking care.
- A physical examination to get to the root cause of your concerns.
- An explanation of your exam findings
- An individualized plan of care designed to help you reach your specific health goals.
- Your first treatment!
The most commonly asked questions…
What is that POP I hear during an adjustment?
An adjustment is a high velocity, low amplitude thrust targeted at a specific joint segment to help increase mobility and decrease pain. During an adjustment, you may hear a popping sound.
Think about opening a can of pop. When you crack the can open, it quickly lowers the pressure inside of the can as the gas rushes out. This creates a hissing noise.
Similarly, the joint being adjusted is separated very slightly, causing a drop in pressure in the synovial fluid between the joints – the release of a gas bubble – and that signature “POP” sound.
What if I am not comfortable getting adjusted, can you still treat me?
Short answer – Yes.
Long answer – Our chiropractors utilize a wide range of treatment methods to achieve your health goals. Adjusting a patient is just one of these methods, but our Doctors always work with you as an individual. During your first visit, you can discuss any and all concerns with your Doctor, and together you can establish a plan that suits your needs but also achieves your health goals.
