Chiropractic treatment and benefits

Chiropractic treatment

The main form of treatment chiropractors deliver is called an adjustment. These are non-invasive procedures consisting of a precise directed movement to help relieve pain, discomfort, and restore range of motion to help improve patients' quality of life. 

Chiropractors are professionally trained to safely perform the following treatments:

• Diagnostics - ultrasound and x-ray
• Soft tissue therapy – such as massage
• Adjunctive therapies – eg. applying heat or ice to an affected area
• Myofascial release techniques - eg. active release therapy, graston
• Manual manipulation to increase mobility – including mobilization or spinal manipulation
• Physical therapies – including acupuncture, dry needling, shockwave, electric stimulation, laser

When you visit a chiropractor they may also: 

• Recommend exercises as part of your treatment plan
• Offer ergonomic or lifestyle coaching.
• Give you information about nutrition and a healthy diet
• Give you information about general health 

Did you know? A chiropractor is authorized to make a direct referral to any medical specialist for consultation and/or medical treatment when appropriate.

Treatment goals of chiropractic care

• Acute and chronic care

  • reduce pain
  • reduce muscle spasms and inflammation
  • increase flexibility
  • restore function and increase range of motion
  • treatment plan appropriate to a specific individual
  • return to normal activities of daily living as quickly as possible

• Rehabilitation

• increase strength
• increase and maintain flexibility
• stabilize

• Prevention

• correct postural habits and modify
• ergonomic modification
• minimize recurrences
• lifestyle and nutritional considerations

Read the chiropractic patients' charter of rights to understand your rights as a patient, including: access to services, respect during treatment, privacy parameters, and safety and options for care.

Benefits of chiropractic care

Chiropractic benefits are unique to each patient. At a high level, chiropractors can:

• Alleviate pain and support drug-free self-management
• Improve your mobility and help you get back on track
• Rehabilitate and prevent injuries
• Support you in your lifestyle changes to be pain-free
• Develop a curated care plan for managing chronic/ recurring condition

Still have questions? Visit our frequently asked questions page.