Chiropractic

Embrace Wellness with Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a holistic approach to relieving pain and restoring health.

At our clinic in Burlington, we believe in the power of chiropractic to help you move better, feel better, and live better. Dr. Cheryl uses gentle, safe and effective techniques to address pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellness. Whether you're dealing with chronic discomfort, recovering from an injury, or seeking preventive care, chiropractic can be a pivotal part of your health journey. Experience the benefits today.

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is one of the largest primary-contact healthcare professions in Ontario; it is a non-invasive, hands-on (Chiropractic is from the Greek “treatment by hand”) healthcare discipline that focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, joints). Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, treat, and provide preventative care for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions for not only the spine, but also the extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot).

Chiropractic Treatment

The Chiropractic Adjustment (or Manipulation) is meant to increase mobility in the spine (or joints of the extremities), correct postural abnormalities, normalize the function of the nervous system, and enhance the body’s innate ability to heal itself. The adjustment involves placing the joint in a specific position and applying a high velocity, low amplitude thrust. Upon thrusting, you may hear a “popping” sound in the joint. This is a normal response and represents the release of gas bubbles within the fluid of joints; however it is not a measurement of the effectiveness of the adjustment. Dr. Cheryl also employs gentle techniques (no "cracking") such as pelvic blocking and Activator.

More Than an Adjustment

Dr. Cheryl incorporates several modalities to address the soft tissue dysfunction that accompanies many conditions, in addition to treating the joint dysfunction. This may include Ultrasound and/or Electrical Muscle Stimulation; these modalities, used either in combination or isolation, are designed to reduce pain and inflammation, reduce scar tissue, and relax the muscle fibres. Dr. Cheryl may also recommend other complementary techniques as part of your therapy, such as:

Acupuncture
Applied Kinesiology Techniques
Graston Technique
Kinesio Taping
Laser Therapy
Nutrition

As healing progresses, therapeutic exercises are incorporated into the treatment regimen. The goal of these exercises is not only to help restore full strength and function to the injured tissue, but also to help stabilize the area, and prevent re-injury.

For more information about Chiropractic, please visit:

Ontario Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Association