What is chiropractic?

Modern day Chiropractic is a method of health care which utilizes non-invasive methods to assist and optimize the natural healing processes of your body. The main focus of chiropractic is the relationship between the spine and the nervous system that runs through it. By treating the spine and the soft tissues around it, chiropractors are able to allow the nervous system to work at its best, and thus effect changes in the health your spine as well as throughout your body. The word chiropractic comes from a combination of the Greek words “chiro” and “praktikis”, meaning “done by hand”. “Treatment by hand” was an accepted form of therapy in ancient Greece where Hippocrates, who is regarded as the founder of medical inquiry, made the first recorded references to spinal manipulation. Similarly, chiropractic treatment today utilizes a hands-on approach.

How does chiropractic care work?

The basic premise of chiropractic care is simple: Your spine is always being used. When you get up out of bed, walk, work, play and even while you are breathing in you sleep, your spine is being used. The spine is the integral center around which all functions of the body are oriented. Proper spinal function and health is therefore essential in everything that you do. Back pain, whether it is mild or severe, chronic or recent, can have drastic effects on your overall ability to function. Postural imbalances, movmement imbalances, and structural misalignments can accumulate in our spines over time, as well as occur suddenly. These are the sources of pain, reduced mobility and decreased function in the spine and will impair the funciton of the body as a whole. Chiropractic care helps to reduce or remove the discomfort, pain or reduced function by correcting these imbalances and misalignments of the spine, which will in turn help restore normal function to the whole body.

Is chiropractic effective?

Yes, Chiropractic care is a safe and effective treatment for many things, including low back pain, neck pain, headaches and other conditions relating to the spine. There is very good scientific evidence proving that chiropractic care works. Over the past 20 years, many controlled and independent research studies have shown again and again that chiropractic care is safe and effective. However, the extent to which a person can benefit from care varies depending on their problem and how long is has existed.

Are there risks to seeing a chiropractor? Is it safe?

Every health procedure, from taking aspirin to giving blood, involves a level of risk. Chiropractic adjustments are among the safest of all health care interventions because they are non-surgical and drug-free. That being said, yes, there are risks to seeing a chiropractor. These risks vary depending on the treatment being performed and the area being treated, and should be addressed by your chiropractor on a case by case basis during your visit.

Do I need a referral from my doctor in order to see a chiropractor?

No, you don’t. Chiropractors are primary care providers just like family physicians, optometrists or dentists. No referral from your medical doctor is needed.

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If your feet are flat, you may experience pain in your back and other areas of your body because of the different and limited foot function you may have. The good news is that flat feet can be treated and a chiropractor can apply different approaches to help you go about your day comfortably and keep up with your daily activities.

Whether you’re an athlete or sit at a desk all day, you should see a chiropractor so they can assess the situation and rule out any serious injuries. A chiropractor will help you get to the source of your pain so that they can then treat it and eliminate the pain. Muscle strains in flat feet are very painful and if you don’t seek treatment, can lead to other issues and more serious challenges.

Certified chiropractors know exactly how to approach the problem and will apply the right treatment accordingly. They will begin by assessing your situation to get a better understanding of your standing position, muscle tension and joint mobility in relation to your flat feet. They will also look at your medical history and discuss past injuries or other health concerns they may have. You can also help as a patient by arriving prepared and providing information about any foot or leg issues from your past and explaining your pain and how you feel when walking, playing sports, working or even attempting to rest. Helping the chiropractor understand your pain will help them provide an effective treatment plan that is most beneficial to you.

Based on the information you provide, your chiropractor will come up with a personalized plan to target and eliminate your pain so that you can get back to your life and daily routine again. Treatments can consist of deep massages, strengthening and stretching exercises, a possible shoe assessment, the recommendation for orthotics as well as adjustments to help relieve you of your pain. You will most likely be given some homework consisting of daily exercises that must be completed as prescribed so that you see an improvement and benefit from the results. The recovery portion is not always fun nor is it easy, but a good chiropractor can get you back on your feet again.

Burnaby Heights Chiropractic can help manage and eliminate your pain. Their registered massage therapists and chiropractors will work with you one on one to provide the right treatment plan and therapy so that you no longer have to experience any pain. For the best RMTs, contact Burnaby Heights Chiropractic today!