Chiropractic adjustments safely & effectively restore proper joint alignment and gently increase range of motion to the spine, and other joints throughout the body. This highly effective and well studied form of conservative health care has been proven successful at resolving a variety of conditions arising from the unique relationship between the nervous system and the spinal column.
The effectiveness, safety, and simplicity of this approach to relief and wellness makes chiropractic the most popular form of natural health care.
Initial Visit: Adults/Seniors $95, Children/Students $75
Subsequent Visit: Adults $60, Seniors $53, Children/Students $54
Re-Evaluation: $75
Active release technique (ART) treats your body’s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. The technique’s been around for more than 30 years.
ART (Active Release Therapy) is a patented, state-of-the-art massage technique. The technique is soft tissue system/movement-based and treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
Cold Laser Therapy is a safe, highly effective and painless therapy that uses the body’s own natural healing ability to relieve pain.
Laser therapy has many proven physiological effects such as rapid cell growth, increased metabolic activity, tissue repair, anti-inflammatory action, increased vascular activity, and stimulated nerve function. Cold laser is non-toxic, non-invasive, has no side effects or pain, extremely safe, reduces need for surgery, and reduces the need for medications. Effective for lower back pain, neck, arthritis, heel pain, shoulder pain, tennis/golfer’s elbow, knee pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Price: Add an additional $10 to Chiropractic treatment.
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently. The therapy is designed to help the practitioner identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue.
It is often practiced by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and some licensed massage therapists and athletic trainers. Most of the back is comprised of muscles, fascia, ligaments, and tendons. Injuries to these soft tissues play a significant role in the pain and dysfunction associated with back problems. While it may not sound like a serious injury, a simple back muscle strain or torn ligament in the back can cause excruciating pan and difficulty with movement.
Kinesiology taping (or kinesio taping) is the application of a thin, stretchy, cotton-based therapeutic tape that can benefit a wide variety of injuries and inflammatory conditions. It is almost identical to human skin in both thickness and elasticity, which allows it to be worn without binding, constricting or restriction of movement.
You would have noticed that more and more professional athletes use kinesiology taping improve their sporting performance. We use kinesiology taping in the clinic everyday with amazing instant pain-free or performance improving results. You won’t believe how effective kinesiology taping is until you try it.
Price: Add an additional $10 to Chiropractic treatment. Regulations under the Independent Health Facilities Act in Ontario allow for Chiropractors to order OHIP-funded X-Rays through an independent health facility (IHF).
X-Rays, when used judiciously can be of great benefit in providing valuable insight for diagnosing a spinal condition. Additionally, ruling out fractures, assessing the degree of degenerative changes (arthritis) in a joint, as well as the degree of discal degeneration can also be very beneficial when preparing a treatment plan for our patients. ” A picture is worth a thousand words”, and when going through an X-Ray report of findings with our patients, the ability to view the area of concern via X-Rays in invaluable for helping to educate patients on the nature of their condition, and how they can begin to improve their well being with treatment and exercise, in a safe and effective way.