chiropractic care in Edmonton

Chiropractic can help you live your life with more energy.

Chiropractic care works because the focus is being placed on your spine and nervous system. The nervous system is the master system in the body. The brain sends signals to various muscles, tissues and organs in our body via the nervous system to control and coordinate their function. If spinal bones are not aligned properly (subluxated) they can put pressure on the nerves and compromise the communication between the brain and body.

Chiropractic focuses on realigning the spine to improve the functioning of the nervous system, restoring this vital communication. When the nervous system is healthy and functioning properly, the entire body reaps the benefits.

Chiropractic is a healing art

Chiropractic is a healing art, science and philosophy, discovered over a century ago that places emphasis on maintaining the structural integrity of the spine to support proper functioning of the nervous system.

Your nervous system controls all the functions of your body. If the bones along your spine and vertebral column are stressed or subluxated (not in alignment) the communication between your brain and body is affected. Chiropractors locate and correct any of these subluxations causing nerve interference, so that your body can function optimally.

WHAT CAN CHIROPRACTIC CARE DO FOR ME?

People visit their chiropractors for more energy, improved sports performance, better balance and to help ensure drug free lives for themselves and their families. A few of the conditions for which Chiropractic can be beneficial include:

  • ACCIDENTS & TRAUMA
  • HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
  • BACK PROBLEMS, SCIATICA, DISC PROBLEMS
  • NECK PROBLEMS & WHIPLASH
  • SHOULDER, ARM & WRIST PROBLEMS
  • SPORTS INJURIES
  • TMJ DYSFUNCTION
  • VERTIGO
  • HIP, LEG & FOOT PROBLEMS

Manual Chiropractic Adjustments

Manual chiropractic adjustments are controlled forces, delivered by hand to joints of the spine and extremity. There are many chiropractic techniques that utilize manual chiropractic adjustments. Some manual chiropractic adjustments may result in a “crack” or a “pop”. This sound is due to an audible release of gas (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from with the restricted joint.

ArthroStim Adjustments

The Arthrostim is a handheld machine used to deliver a precise chiropractic adjustment to spinal and extremity joints. The ArthroStim is also capable of delivering a consistent thrust at 12-14 times per second, a useful tool for joint mobilization.

Integrator Adjustments

The Integrator is the handheld tool used to deliver a precise toggle recoil thrust (1/10,000th of a second) to joints of the spine. This instrument is capable to delivering a torque in addition to toggle release thrust.

What are custom orthotics?

Custom orthotics are inserts for your shoes that support dysfunctional movement patterns of the foot and ankle; as well supporting less than ideal foot and ankle posture. Custom orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole. They have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet, reducing stress and strain on your feet by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. The symptoms of poor foot posture and poor foot mechanics can include any of the following:

  • LOCALIZED FOOT PAIN
  • BUNIONS, HAMMER TOES
  • ARCH / HEEL PAIN
  • LEG / KNEE PAIN
  • HIP, BACK OR NECK PAIN

What is your doctor looking for?

Your doctor will be assessing the posture of your feet as well as the biomechanics of your feet. In regards to posture, your doctor will be checking whether or not your foot and ankle are in the neutral and least stressful position.

In the neutral position there is no angulation of the ankle joint inwards or outwards. This is the easiest position for your foot and ankle to be in because there isn’t any additional stress on muscles and joints. The additional stress on the muscles and joints over time can lead to painful foot, ankle, knee, hip and back conditions. When an ankle is observed to be out of the neutral position, it is describes to be be in either a pronated or supinated posture.

Most patients that are fitted for custom orthotics are supporting ankle that is in the pronated posture or position.

Custom orthodics ordering & fitting

Our process includes a thorough consultation & examination to fully understand possible causes allowing you to consider lifestyle or habit modifications so that you can experience the maximum benefits of your orthotics.

01 | CONSULTATION

Before you are fitted for custom orthotics our doctors consult with you. Our consultation is necessary to fully understand your problem. Also, a thourough consultation will point to possible causes of your problems.

02 | EXAMINATION

Before you are fitted for your custom orthotic our doctors will perform the appropriate examine to assess your concerns. An examination is needed in order to understand the specific modifications needed for your custom orthotic.

03 | FITTING

Our clinic has partnered with Orthogenic Laboritories to provide high quality custom foot orthotics. Our clinic utilizes a 3D scanner to gain a 3 dimensional image of your feet. Your 3D image is used to manufacture your custom orthtoic.