Acupuncture has been in existence for 2000-3000 years in conjunction with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. It uses ultra thin needles on various points on the body to help redirect the flow of blood and energy. By stimulating certain points of the body surface reached […]
read moreDry Needling Dry needling is a skilled technique using solid, fine gauge needles to penetrate the skin and underlying tissues to decrease pain, stimulate circulation, and restore function. Dry needling is very safe with the most common adverse reactions being post-treatment soreness and/or bruising in the area. The number of treatments required will depend on […]
read moreA custom orthotic is a device designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. They may look like regular insoles, but are a biomechanical medical appliance that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. After your chiropractor decides the necessity of the custom made orthotics for your specific […]
read moreWhat is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave Therapy creates Radial Pressure Waves and was first introduced as a medical treatment 20 years ago to eliminate kidney stones. It was discovered that one side effect from treatment was accelerated tissue healing in the area. The acoustic energy created by Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment method for long-term […]
read moreChiropractic: A Chiropractor is a musculoskeletal specialist trained to diagnose and treat many conditions associated with bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves. Using orthopedic and neurological assessment, a chiropractor will diagnose your condition, refer a patient out for imaging if required and treat your conditions using manual therapy, manipulations, physical therapy modalities and exercise rehabilitation […]
read moreA Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is educated to assess and treat soft tissues and joints of the body to prevent dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders of the soft tissue. RMT’s are effective in treating a wide range of conditions including as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.
read moreA Physiotherapist is a health care professional who diagnoses and provide hands-on treatment and exercise prescription to address movement dysfunction. They also plan and implement treatment programs to prevent physical disabilities. Physiotherapists are trained to work with geriatrics/chronic care (arthritis/heart disease), incontinence, sports injuries, cardiorespiratory (asthma/emphysema/bronchitis), pediatrics, hand rehabilitation, and neuro physiotherapy (spinal cord).
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