Chiropractic care is increasingly present in Canada. 

In 2014, there were 7,000 professional chiropractors in Canada. There are many more today.

But despite this, many people still don't know anything about chiropractic or think it's not really effective.

In fact, if you're reading this article, chances are you've got a lot of questions running through your head. Aren't they? 🤓

By answering four questions, this article lifts the veil on this therapeutic approach to help you better understand our chiropractic services in Laval.

 

Can we give a precise definition of chiropractic?

 

Yes, it is not a diffuse and obscure science that no one can understand. It is a set of manual treatments based on the following facts:

• The nervous system controls almost all your vital functions;

• The network of nerves in the human body is linked to the spinal column and muscles;

• Nervous system disorders have a negative impact on the entire human body.

• Neurovertebral decompression is used by the chiropractor

Chiropractic has a global approach to care to avoid joint blockages and optimize the transmission of nerve impulses. It intervenes mainly on certain targeted parts of the body such as the spine, the pelvis, and joints such as the knees and ankles.

To summarize, the chiropractor performs manipulations to adjust your vertebrae and eliminate obstacles to the circulation of nerve impulses in the body.

"That's all well and good," you might say. But what are the actual ailments for which you can consult a chiropractor's office in Laval?

We'll be right back. 👇🏻

 

 

Chiropractic care in Laval: for whom and why 👥

 

No matter how old you are or what daily activities you enjoy, chiropractic can help you keep your nervous system in top shape.

Babies, children and teenagers, adults, pregnant women, seniors and athletes can all benefit from a chiropractor's service.

 

Care for babies, children and adolescents 🧒🏼

 

Birth is traumatic. If we think first of the trauma of the new mother, we must also remember the real shock experienced by the newborn.

It can suffer a variety of injuries.

Chiropractic can successfully support a baby or toddler whose head is permanently turned to one side, whose skull and face are asymmetric, and who has difficulty suckling.

Do you have stubborn teenagers to straighten out?

Our Laval chiropractic office can help. Don't be confused. It's a joke 😉

Let's get down to business. Your teenagers are undergoing hormonal and emotional upheavals that can disrupt their daily lives.

So they're really stressed. Chiropractic care helps them get rid of tension and stress.

What's more, we weren't entirely wrong.

An experienced chiropractor can, with proper adjustments, straighten your teen's posture and correct a deformity of the spinal column.

 

Chiropractic care for adults and seniors

 

Repetitive movements, poor posture and stress are at the root of many aches and pains.

These may be located in the neck, lower back, abdomen or joints.

But, no one likes pain, right? 🥵

To anticipate and promote your body's well-being, you can request preventive chiropractic care.

Yes, but you are already in pain. What pains are fully covered in our Laval chiropractic office? You can consult for :

• Lower back or neck pain ;

• Lower back or neck pain ;

• Musculoskeletal disorders usually followed by numbness;

• Chest pain;

• Tendinitis and periarthritis ;

• Joint pain in the shoulders, hip, knee...

 

Lower back pain can be lumbago, or attacks of the sciatic nerve. Visit herniated discs and arthritis can also contribute to lower back pain.

To be sure, your chiropractor will order one or more medical imaging analyses.

You can discover some of the medical imaging analysis tools used by Chiro Ste-Rose on this video from our YouTube channel:

With regard to neck painIn the thoracic region, pain between the ribs and shoulder blades is the most common complaint. In the thoracic region, pain between the ribs and shoulder blades is of particular concern.

If you're over 60, chances are you're feeling a little "rusty" and lacking in energy.

Do you feel less agile than when you were 20-30 years old?

The gentle movements of chiropractic care can help restore vitality to your nerves. In this way, you can maintain the mobility and flexibility of your joints.

 

Chiropractic in Laval: support for pregnant women

 

Everyone says pregnancy is a wonderful experience. 🤰🏽

It's true. Having a cute baby at nine months is a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment.

We don't mean to frighten you, but we often don't talk enough about the aches and pains that accompany pregnancy.

A pregnant woman's weight gain shifts her center of gravity forward and lumbar lordosis becomes more pronounced.

There is also greater production of several hormones.

This is a time of life when the mother-to-be is subject to muscular tension and joint instability in the hip and lower back.

Chiropractic intervention will create a state of balance between the bones, muscles and ligaments of the pelvic region.

This makes childbirth easier and safer. Symptoms of heavy legs and headaches specific to pregnancy are taken care of.

 

Chiropractic to improve the performance of athletes

Many professional athletes extol the virtues of chiropractic care. So it's not just window dressing.

Famous golfers Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenneger (bodybuilder), Steve Gambino (racing driver), Evander Holyfield (boxer) and Joe Montana (footballer) are just a few examples.

Chiropractic care before competition and intensive training reduces the risk of injury. 🏃🏻‍♂️

They also improve coordination of all parts of the body, and consequently the precision of gestures.

What's more, after ligament, muscle and joint injuries, recovery is faster and easier if you call on our Laval chiropractic services. All this contributes to better sports performance.

 

 

How many chiropractic care sessions are needed?

 

The number of treatment sessions you need to be satisfied depends on a number of factors.

The approach (preventive or curative), and the severity of the ailment from which you suffer, are decisive.

Some symptoms may disappear after your first session.

But often, a few sessions (2 to 3) are needed to treat a particular pain. Each session generally lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the patient's profile.

In order to provide you with comprehensive chiropractic services in Laval, our approach is to use the first appointment for a complete evaluation of your body and postures.

Our findings, combined with the answers you give to our questions, enable us to define clear objectives for making the appropriate adjustments.

In addition, preliminary medical examinations may be requested. 📋

 

 

Only manual care in a chiropractor's office?

 

Manual therapy is essential in a chiropractic office. However, it is combined with other care techniques whose effectiveness has been proven by scientific studies. These include, for example

• SpineMed neurovertebral decompression ;

• The use of percussion devices such as the Impulse-Activator ;

• Ultrasound in cases of tendinopathy;

• BioPhysics® or CBP® Chiropractic for postural improvement and arthritis

No matter what the ailment, no one really enjoys spending time on a surgical operating table or receiving endless injections.

The neurovertebral decompression is a non-invasive technique.

It is highly effective in relieving patients of serious ailments responsible for back and neck pain.

For example, it is used to treat arthrosis, facet irritation, bulging intervertebral discs and herniated discs.

After positioning the patient on a table and immobilizing the pelvis or neck, microtractions are applied to specific sections of the spine. The areas targeted are chosen according to the patient's illnesses and symptoms.

This reduces the pressure of the vertebrae on the intervertebral discs and joints.

The treatment, entirely computerized, is painless and gentle. Some people even fall asleep during the treatment. If you don't like painful treatments at all, you'll definitely appreciate neurovertebral decompression.

Percussion devices are used to stimulate the nervous system. The aim is to relax your muscular apparatus and optimize spinal function. 😌

 

 

What's the bottom line?

 

The services of an experienced chiropractor are effective in optimizing the well-being of children, adults, pregnant women and athletes. 🤩

Combined with neurovertebral decompression, percussion devices and other professional tools, chiropractic helps you achieve better health.

Now that you know almost everything about chiropractic, don't hesitate to contact us for your first appointment at Chiro Ste-Rose.

 

Contact us right here! 🙌🏻