What is Chiropractic?

The practice of Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure and function. For example, the relationship between:

#1 – sitting at a desk all day
#2 – how that causes postural changes including tight muscles
…which then…
#3 – causes back and shoulder muscle and pain and reduced mobility

It’s a vicious cycle.  Chiropractors look at the root cause of pain, identify the structures that are causing that pain, suggest lifestyle changes (i.e. in the above example, perhaps altering your ergonomics, or setting an alarm to make sure you’re getting up from your desk once an hour, etc.) and ultimately treat the problem, rather than applying a band-aid solution.

Chiropractic isn’t only for backs!  Chiropractors are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all things joint and muscle-related.  This can range from back pain, to hip pain, from tennis elbow to foot pain.

Dr. Sarah’s Approach

Using a number of unique and highly refined skills, Dr. Sarah will check the area of complaint for any abnormalities.  These could be muscular, ligamentous or bony abnormalities. If abnormalities are detected, Dr. Sarah will determine what the optimal treatment plan is for that particular patient.  Each plan is tailored to each patient and may involve any number of different approaches to ensure optimal health.

Dr. Sarah uses many specialized techniques, including soft tissue techniques such as graston technique, activator technique, physiotherapeutic modalities such as IFC and Ultrasound, and in-office and at-home rehabilitation programs that are customized to each patient.  Dr. Sarah may recommend custom foot orthotics or lifestyle modification programs, depending on the patient.

The Benefits of Chiropractic

Short-term and regular chiropractic care have a number of benefits including:

• pain relief
• headache relief
• increased mobility and range of motion
• decreased stiffness and muscular spasms
• arthritic joint pain relief
• increased performance and energy
• increased sense of well being and relaxation
• increased balance and coordination
• reduced degeneration and risk of injury
• enhanced tissue healing
• decreased tissue inflammation

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