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Frequantly Asked Questions:
What is Chiropractic?

The word “chiropractic” comes from ancient Greek and means “done by hand.”

Adjustment of the joints of the body has been used in health care for many centuries and is at the heart of modern chiropractic care.

Chiropractors are specialists 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 structures 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.

Chiropractic. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2016, from http://niagaraspineandsport.com/chiropractic.php

What conditions do chiropractors treat?

Chiropractor care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. Chiropractors have a knowledge base that allows them to be expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches and skilled in manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints.  These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury.  The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. Chiropractors may counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modifications.

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

Yes, children can 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.

Are chiropractic treatments safe?

Chiropractic is a natural approach to improved health and has an excellent safety record.  In addition our method of treatment here at the clinic “The Activator Method”  enjoys the highest safety index with a high degree of specificity.

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

Can I have chiropractic care after having surgery?

Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor will avoid the surgically modified areas of your back. Surgery often causes instability and overuse above or below the involved level. These areas will be the focus of your care.

What is natural medicine?

Naturopathy is a traditional approach to health that is holistic, meaning that it encompasses the whole being. It is based on natural and preventative care. Naturopathic medicine combines many methodologies, such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic adjustment, homeopathy and herbal cures, along with sensible concepts such as good nutrition, exercise and relaxation techniques. Some refer to it as “alternative care”, which is ironic, since naturopathy and naturopathic medicine are rooted in many age-old remedies that predate what’s known as “modern medicine”. A core concept is one of “doing no harm”, and complementing any necessary treatment. The terms naturopathy and naturopathic medicine are often interchangeable.

AANMC: FAQs. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2016, from http://aanmc.org/naturopathic/faq/

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