Family Chiropractic

An adjustment does so much more than treat a specific symptom like back pain, neck pain, or headaches.  In fact, you could say that going to a chiropractor just for pain relief is like robbing a bank and only taking the pens. A proper adjustment, delivered by a wellness minded chiropractor, restores normal and optimal function to your body.  And when your body is functioning optimally you can imagine the improvements you will see.   Along with pain relief our patients typically report improvement in areas as varying as improved quality of sleep, increased energy, lowered blood pressure, improved vision, greater focus at work, and the list goes on.  As our founder says, “Health needs no help, only no interference”.

Although our ultimate goal is to focus on prevention and wellness care our patients typically present with the following symptoms of ill health:  Pregnancy-related back pain or headaches, adult back pain, sciatica, tension headaches & migraines.

Today, we find more parents bring their children to chiropractors for the hundred and one little and big things children go through as they grow up.  It is important to remember that although many of our little patients find relief from these ailments, this is never the focus; a pediatric chiropractor’s aim is to reduce nervous system stress. 

Pregnancy is the most natural process a woman’s body can go through. Today, we live in a world where there is a lot of fear around this beautiful time in a mom and dad’s life. Biomechanical changes to mom’s body during pregnancy are inevitable. Chiropractic care helps to restore the balance in mom’s musculoskeletal system, making her feel more comfortable physically.

A wellness model expects more than a pain-free state of being.  It strives for continual growth and balance in areas of emotional, physical, and social wellbeing in order to more fully reach the human potential.  As such, our Nanaimo chiropractors incorporate all areas of well-being into their patient care.  These include but are not limited to education and advice on topics such as stress and anxiety, nutrition, movement, exercise, workplace health, and family dynamics.  Only through the incorporation of all of life’s factors can we expect to be fully well.

An integrated, team-based approach to health care can have many facets, each offering patients different paths to their goal of achieving optimal health & wellness. From the most basic level (practitioners sharing office space) to the highest level (multiple practitioners working together to create, implement, and monitor your unique treatment plan) integration offers you a more comprehensive approach to your health. At our chiropractic wellness centre, we offer our patients ALL levels of integrated care! Our practitioners feel strongly that it is our responsibility to inform you of the choices you have, the pros and cons that come along with each, as well as our recommendations, but we always respect that your health is your responsibility, and your choice is always the best choice!

Good question.  It is certainly not your bones cracking or rubbing together (which is the thought we hear more than you would think).  It is thought that the popping noise is due to gas being released from the change in joint pressure during an adjustment, much like opening a can of soda.  It is not heard with all adjustments and is not thought to be associated with any therapeutic effect.

A very important question for sure.  With all beneficial treatments there are also risks.

The risks are very minor with chiro as it’s one of the safest interventions that exists. Most common risk or side effect that people experience is some achiness or soreness following a treatment – similar to when you work out at the gym or go for a bike ride, walk or run for the first time in a while. Your doctor will thoroughly go through these with you during your appointment.  

All of the above actually.  Our Nanaimo Chiropractors have a variety of techniques available, all with their own unique benefits.  Although no one technique is better than another, there will be one (or a few) that is best for your unique body or concern.  This is one of the most important parts of chiropractic treatment and we take great effort in ensuring you receive the adjustments that you are most comfortable with and are most effective for you.

To the best of our knowledge, there is no research that supports the link between chiropractors and strokes. Because of the nature of individuals who seek out chiropractic care, this including individuals with headaches, neck pain, dizziness, nausea, migraines etc., chiropractors, in general, see a larger percentage of the population of people who are having a stroke in progress. Chiropractors, like medical doctors, spend years in school mastering human anatomy, physiology and diagnosis and have the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke in progress to ensure the safety of each and every patient that enters the clinic.

Of course! Chiropractors are trained in a wide variety of technique systems and work with the individual to design a plan of care that is going to work to help that individual meet their goals. With the aid of various instruments, we can deliver safe and effective adjustments and treatments to patients with even advanced arthritis.

This is completely false! You are in charge of your own health and will be empowered to make your own decisions. The truth is, you hire me and you fire me. That being said, many patients, myself included, see the benefit of ongoing chiropractic care and CHOOSE to maintain a wellness plan in order to keep their body functioning at its best. Similar to the way you go to a dentist regularly to make sure everything is alright with your teeth. It is much better to fix a problem before it becomes a burden on your life. The important thing here though is that it is your decision.