What is Chiropractic?Chiropractic focuses on joint, muscle and nerve function. It helps restore optimal function of the spine and limbs. The goal is to decrease pain, improve range of motion and improve overall health.
The most common mode of therapy utilised by chiropractors is the adjustment. Treatments may also include soft tissue therapies, therapeutic exercises, as well as nutritional and healthy lifestyle recommendations. Following a thorough medical history and physical assessment, the chiropractor will make a diagnosis and design a personalised treatment plan.
Chiropractic is a regulated health profession. In Canada, chiropractic education includes a minimum of three years of university followed by an intensive four year program at an accredited chiropractic college. In order to be able to practice, chiropractors must successfully complete national and provincial exams.
The adjustment is a treatment in which a chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply a very quick, precise, and safe amount of pressure directly on the problem area of the spine or joint of the upper or lower limb. This pressure momentarily separates the joint. This relieves the pressure on the joint and surrounding nerves. It allows the joint to return to its proper position and function. This often provides immediate relief of pain. Regular adjustment of the spine can also help attain and maintain an optimal level of health.
Following are a few specific conditions and symptoms which are successfully treated with chiropractic.
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Dr. Tony Brunelle is an excellent chiropractor. In looking at the list provided in the article above, I can say that over the past ten years, Tony has successfully treated me for migraine headaches, neck pain, back pain, a sport injury with associated sciatica, elbow pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
He is so good that I drive from my home in Orleans to his office in Kanata to get my chiropractic treatments… I won’t switch to another chiropractor.
He is a man of integrity and great skill:
- he charges on a per visit basis;
- he treats your specific problem;
- he is an expert;
- he has gentle hands;
- he is very personable and easy to talk to.
Should you ever run into someone who:
- asks for thousands of dollars in advance;
- plots out, in advance, a one-year treatment plan;
- provides treatments assembly-line style on several tables in front of other patients who are lined up like cattle waiting for their turn;
- uses high-pressure sales and scare tactics, run away very fast.
After a bad experience with an “assembly-line” chiropractor, I found a true gem in Tony.
Thanks for those kind words Francoise. And yes, those chiropractors who use those scare tactics, charge thousands of dollars in advance and provide assembly line treatments drive me nuts. Not all chiropractors are like that, thank goodness.