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Patient Education
Plain-English guides to the conditions we see most and the treatments we use for them. Read up before you come in, or after a visit when you want to go over something again.
Common conditions
Start here if you know roughly what hurts.
Sciatica
Leg pain that starts in the low back, and what can be done about it.
Sciatica FAQs
Short answers to the questions patients ask most about sciatica.
Scoliosis
Curvature of the spine — how it is assessed and how it is managed.
Hip Pain
Stiffness, aching and pain that refers down from the hip.
Pediatric Care
Gentle assessment and care for children.
Prenatal Care
Comfort and alignment through pregnancy.
Treatments explained
What each treatment is, what it feels like, and what it is used for.
Chiropractic Adjustments
The core of chiropractic care, and what a course of it involves.
Spinal Manipulation & Adjustment
What the adjustment is doing, and what the noise is.
Therapies & Techniques
Cold laser, trigger point work, myofascial release and more.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Motorised traction used for disc and nerve pain.
SoftWave Regenerative Therapy
Shockwave therapy for pain and soft-tissue injury.
Therapeutic Massage
Soft-tissue work aimed at a specific problem.
Staying well
What happens after the pain settles, and how to keep it from coming back.
Phase 1: Relief Care
The first goal — getting the pain down.
Phase 2: Corrective Care
Working on the cause once the pain has eased.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Keeping the ground you have gained.
Stretching & Strengthening
The exercises that make the treatment hold between visits.
Nutritional Counseling
One-to-one help with diet, eating habits and weight.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Advice
Diet, movement, sleep and posture, taken together.
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Ready to feel better?
If you’re dealing with stubborn back, hip or knee pain, start by checking your Pain & Mobility Score. It’s a quick way for our team to see what’s going on.