What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a therapeutic system of medicine based on the diagnosis and treatment of misaligned joints, especially those in the spinal column which can cause disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs. A Chiropractor is a primary care providers that uses the Chiropractic system to treat patients. The main method of treatment is usually manual tissue manipulation and adjustments of the spinal column. An adjustment is a slight force applied to a specific area to move it back into correct alignment. Chiropractic adjustments help relieve stress, pain and discomfort to promote your body’s natural healing ability.
How can chiropractic help me?
At Mountainview Health & Wellness chiropractic is used to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues. Our chiropractors can help you with:
- Arthritis
- Personal or WCB Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Headaches
- Sports Injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Whiplash
- Sleep Apnea
- Neck and Arm Pain
What to expect during a Chiropractic Treatment?
Our Chiropractors provide you with diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They work with you to create a treatment plan specific to your individual needs and use a combination of non-invasive techniques to restore proper alignment to help correct joint motion, movement and improve overall health.
We accept insurance from most providers which includes:
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Our practitioners are all licensed and registered
Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – BC (CAOT-BC)
BC Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC)
BC Psychological Association (BCPA)
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)