Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

The #1 reason someone will come to see a Chiropractor is low back pain. In a six-month period, five in 10 Canadians suffered low back pain1.
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Over time we will be looking at some of the different problems that a Doctor of Chiropractic can help you with.
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Case Presentation:
Jane, a 46 year old patient, came in to the office with dull low back pain that started three years ago with no real cause. She also gets bouts of sharp pain in her low back that last a couple seconds with sudden movements. She has never had low back pain before.
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I will be posting case presentations similar to this one to illustrate the types of issues people go through. There are many reasons why someone may be experiencing low back pain. Come see me to figure out yours.
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[1] GBD 2015 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. Lancet. 2016 Oct 8;388(10053):1545-1602.

Neurofunctional Acupuncture

Neurofunctional Acupuncture

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is a precise peripheral nerve stimulation technique, in which fine solid needles (acupuncture needles) are inserted into anatomically defined neurofunctional sites, and stimulated manually or with electricity for the therapeutic purpose of modulating abnormal activity of the nervous system and/or the endocrine, exocrine and immune systems, in pain syndromes, functional problems, and any diseases in which these modulatory mechanisms are available. Neuromodulation occurs through neurological and neurohumoral mechanisms at multiple levels, namely: peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem, brain and cerebellum.
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Custom Orthotics

Custom Orthotics

Custom Orthotics are not the same as over the counter insoles and are made to address your specific biomechanical differences.

Kinesio-taping

Kinesio-taping

Using Kinesiology tape (K-tape) alongside Chiropractic care can increase your therapeutic benefit between treatments.

Cupping Technique

Cupping Technique

Cupping is another soft tissue technique that is utilized to provide myofascial release and increase range of motion.

Rehab Exercises

Rehab Exercises

Rehabilitation exercises are an integral part of your treatment and are provided as soon as possible during treatment planning.

Nutritional counselling

Nutritional counselling

Nutritional counselling and supplementation are important because it provides an opportunity to affect your bodies’ biochemistry and optimize your recovery and wellness.