Chiropractic
The word “chiropractic” comes from ancient Greek and means “done by hand.” Chiropractors are specialists in the manual adjustment of the joints and
muscles of the body. Adjustments are specific movements that help to relieve pain and restore normal joint and muscle function– so you can enjoy your everyday activities again.
Chiropractors are also trained to provide therapeutic exercise, custom foot orthotics, nutritional counselling, and ergonomic advice, as well as recommend rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies. As one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Canada, millions of Canadians rely on chiropractic care every year to help them get back to work and sport quickly and safely. There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care, possible reasons include:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Whiplash
- Strains and sprains
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Sports injuries and performance improvement
- Arthritis
- Foot pain
- Limited range of motion
- General health and well-being
20 May 2012