How
does Chiropractic work?
What
medical conditions can be treated by Chiropractic?
What
are Subluxations?
How
do I get Subluxations?
How
do I know if I have a Subluxation?
Will
I need X-rays?
What
makes the sound during an adjustment?
Can
I adjust myself?
How
many adjustments will I need?
Are
Chiropractic adjustments safe?
Do I
have to keep coming back?
Is
physiotherapy or chiropractic better for spinal problems?
How
does Chiropractic work?
Chiropractic is
based on the fact that you are an organism controlled solely by your
nervous system. Information messages from your brain travels down the
spinal cord and through your spinal nerves controlling every organ in
your body. Messages are also sent back to the brain confirming that
your body is functioning properly.
Improper motion
and malposition of your spine can interfere with these messages by irritating
nerves and compromising the function of related organs and tissues.
This malposition
of the spinal bones is called a subluxation. Specific spinal adjustments
can help improve the function of your nervous system, as well as all
of your organs and tissues.
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What
medical conditions can be treated by Chiropractic?
Chiropractic has
been effective in treating a wide variety of medical conditions. In
most cases your first visit will be dedicated to a thorough exam in
order to determine if Chiropractic is your best solution.
To learn more about
how Chiropractic can effectively treat various medical conditions, click
here.
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What
are Subluxations?
Subluxations are
areas of the spine that affect your entire nervous system. In these
areas, the spinal bones are misaligned or have lost their normal range
of movement. this will irritate and put pressure on local nerves, interfering
with the communication between your brain and body.
Symptoms such as
headaches, back pain, neck stiffness, pain in your shoulders, arms or
legs, numbness in your hands or feet or nervousness are the most common
signs of subluxations. But like a tooth cavity most people will have
a subluxation long before they notice any symptoms.
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How
do I get Subluxations?
There are 3 causes of Subluxations Trauma
- Physical causes:
slips, falls, accidents, repetitive motion, and improper lifting,
etc.
- Thoughts- Emotional
causes include: anger, grief, fear and stress.
- Toxins- Chemical
causes include alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and poor diet.
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How
do I know if I have a Subluxation?
You can have subluxations and not even know it. Similar to tooth decay,
a subluxation can be present before warning signs appear. A thorough
examination will be able to determine the location and severity of the
subluxation.
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Will
I need X-rays?
The number of X-rays
taken varies depending on the individual. We are aware of concerns regarding
X-rays and only take those that enable us to do a thorough examination.
For your convenience we have X-ray facilities on site.
To see is to know, not to see is to guess,
and I will not guess about your health.
Dr. Sheldon Campbell
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What
makes the sound during an adjustment?
Fluids separate the bones of each spinal joint. Some adjustments can
produce a sound when the gas and the fluids in the joint shift. It is
similar to the removal of a suction cup from a hard surface. The sound
does not always occur and is not a guide to the quality or value of
the adjustment.
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Can
I adjust myself?
No. Some people can make their joints "pop", but it is not
an adjustment. Damage can occur by mobilizing a joint yourself. Adjustments
are specific and take years of training to master.
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How
many adjustments will I need?
The number of adjustments can vary with each patient and their individual
case. Many patients will see results within weeks of frequent visits.
The frequency of adjustments will decrease as your spine stabilizes.
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Are
Chiropractic Adjustments safe?
Chiropractic adjustments are safe for individuals of all ages. Our methods
of treatment are safe and non-invasive. Research shows that chiropractic
care is among the safest in Health Care treatments. Government guidelines
continue to support the previous studies on the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness
and safety of chiropractic spinal adjustments. A recent study conducted
by the Federal Government of New Zealand found that adjustments are
"remarkably safe". Another study commissioned by the Ontario
Ministry of Health Recommended "a shift in policy to encourage
chiropractic services to patients with Low Back pain".
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Do
I have to keep coming back?
You may have heard from a friend or a family member, that once you see
a chiropractor you have to keep going. As a patient at the Campbell
Chiropractic Health Centre you will be encouraged to continue to make
chiropractic a life time commitment, but the choice is always yours.
Once we have dealt
with and eliminated your pain, we do recommend a maintenance schedule
of spinal check ups. Similar to tooth decay and periodic check ups with
your dentist. Spinal check ups are essential in minimizing new injuries
and optimizing your health.
So yes, we do want
you to keep coming back periodically. For the benefit of your body and
health, but ultimately it is always your choice.
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Is
physiotherapy or chiropractic better for spinal problems
They are both important for different reasons.
Physiotherapy focuses
on strengthening and stabilizing muscles surrounding the injured area.
Chiropractic ensures
proper spinal alignment so that essential nerves are not irritated or
pinched. If these nerves are pinched, the associated muscles will tighten
and cause discomfort.
It makes sense to
first ensure proper alignment of the spine with chiropractic care. Without
proper alignment, muscles stabilization will only be temporary, at best
as misalignment will continue to aggravate surrounding muscles. However,
once misalignments have been corrected muscle stabilization and strengthening
are beneficial in maintaining proper alignment.
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