Mississauga and Oakville Pain Clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and orthotic services to residents of Churchill Meadows InMississauga
Mississauga and Oakville Pain Clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and orthotic services to residents of Churchill Meadows InMississauga
Chiropractic care has been around since the end of the 19th century. The discipline has evolved a lot since those days. To many people, chiropractors are saviours, but others are still unsure if it’s the right care for them. Let’s learn more about what chiropractors do to help bust the myths.
Many people associate Chiropractors with spinal manipulative therapy – or to use a simpler term, cracking backs. And chiropractors do often manipulate spines, but that’s far from all they do. Our Chiropractors manipulate spines only about 40% of the time, and often use other therapeutic techniques, such as ultrasound, laser treatment, electrotherapy and acupuncture. This is in addition to an exercise and stretch program designed by our Chiropractors for their patients.
Spinal manipulation is usually a very relaxing and stress-relieving treatment. Before manipulating your spine, your Chiropractor will take a full history of your pain and do a thorough physical exam. They may also do some tests to help determine the source of pain. Sometimes the treatment may not involve manipulation, and might focus more on stretches and exercise.
Even if your Chiropractor does manipulate your spine, it doesn’t usually hurt. But you may hear popping sounds. They’re nothing to be alarmed about, though. The sound is caused by the release of gasses between the joints. It’s similar to opening a can of soda.
Chiropractors work with the whole musculoskeletal system, this includes joints, muscles and ligaments as well as the spine. That means they can assess and treat more than just backs and necks. They can also help you with other parts of the body, such as shoulders, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles. Chiropractors can treat a variety of ailments, such as tendonitis, sprained ankles, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, swimmer’s shoulder and knee pain from repetitive use like running. Many people also visit chiropractors to prevent issues in their joints and spine.
How often you will need to visit a chiropractor depends on why you’ve come in the first place. If it’s an acute problem, it’s typical that you’ll start to feel better after four to six visits. But if your pain has been recurring, your Chiropractor may suggest monthly visits to prevent it from coming back. It depends on the patient’s health goals and their condition.
You don’t need a referral from your family doctor to see a Chiropractor. But if you don’t want to pay out of pocket and have health insurance, check your benefits first. Some plans require a referral from a doctor to file a claim for a chiropractic visit.
If you’re interested in Chiropractic Care, book a free consultation today! Call 905-593-1605, or book online by click the link below:
