ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC
WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC:
Doctor of Chiropractic (or chiropractors) are primary contact health professionals qualified to provide hands-on, effective conservative treatment to help manage neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain and headaches.
PEI`s chiropractors are spine, muscle, and nervous system expert trained to assess, diagnose, and treat disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractors often use a combination of manipulation and mobilizations of the joints, soft tissue therapy, modalities, rehabilitation, and lifestyle counselling determined by the patient’s goals and needs to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote overall health.
HOW WE HELP:
PEI’s chiropractors are extensively trained in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Once a comprehensive examination is completed, a chiropractor can recommend a course of treatment to help alleviate pain while improving function based on the patient`s goals and preferences.
Chiropractors use non-invasive, hands-on treatment options including joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, exercise, modalities, and patient education. In addition, chiropractors are also trained in lifestyle counselling and can recommend injury prevention strategies.
Chiropractors commonly treat:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Whiplash
- Disc(ogenic) pain
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
- TMJ (jaw) pain
- Vertigo
- Knee, ankle and foot pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
Chiropractors also treat several special populations including athletes, pregnant women, seniors, workers, and families.