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Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is a form of healthcare that uses safe, effective and evidence-based techniques to manage conditions of the musculo-skeletal system. Chiropractors are commonly thought to focus on spine-related issues, but all joint, muscle, or nerve issues of the body are in a Chiropractor’s scope of practice. Chiropractic care can help with:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Nerve issues (disc issues, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc)
- Jaw pain (TMJ disorders)
- Joint pain or arthritis
- Concussions
- Improved Sports Performance
- Chronic Pain
- Pregnancy-related pain
Pain is the primary reason why people visit the chiropractor. But beyond pain-relief, people often come to improve the way they are functioning, whether in sports, work or daily activity. Often patients will find benefit in coming for occasional visits to prevent injuries or for maintenance care. The goal with assessment and treatment is to identify any areas of the body that are negatively affecting you and fix it.
Treatment methods include: manual spinal adjusting, low-impact mobilization techniques, medical acupuncture, myofascial release, rehabilitative exercise, therapeutic ultrasound, and custom-fitted orthotics.
Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture involves the use of fine needles inserted at specific points throughout the body in order to relieve pain, improve function, or to help 'reset' nerves, muscles or joints. The therapy usually involves the use of just a few needles and often a gentle electrical stimulator will be applied to the needles to help achieve the desired effect. The entire procedure is tailored to be comfortable and pain-free. Dr Joel uses acupuncture as a tool along with Chiropractic treatment.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is the systematic manipulation of soft tissue through pressure and movement. The soft tissue structures include: skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The therapist utilizes a variety of massage techniques to encourage healing through the following mechanisms: promoting the flow of blood and lymph, relieving muscle tension, stimulating nerves, and stretching connective tissues and muscles to help keep them flexible.
There are many physical and mental benefits to massage. It can help in the healing process after an injury, or it can be used for relaxation by relieving overall tension and stress.
Concussion Management
Concussions are mild brain injuries that can occur after any injury that involves a whiplash motion of the neck, not necessarily after a hit to the head, as commonly thought. Concussions can cause various issues, including headaches, dizziness, visual issues, neck pain and memory loss. Symptoms usually subside within a couple of weeks, but if not managed properly, the issues can persist months or even years in some cases.
Dr. Joel is trained in the management of concussions, based on the latest evidence and guidelines. Treatment can involve education, manual therapy, minor lifestyle changes, and rehabilitative exercises for the head and neck, the visual systems or the vestibular systems.
Joel Weber B.SC. DC
Guthrie House
10 Perth Street
Elgin ON K0G 1E0
613-453-1831