The word "chiropractic" comes from the ancient Greek and means ''done by hand".
Doctors of Chiropractic (or chiropractors) are primary care health professionals qualified to provide practical and effective conservative treatment to help manage neuromusculoskeletal disorders, such as back pain, neck pain, headaches and more.
As a chiropractor, I am an expert on the spine, muscles and nervous system. My training allows me to evaluate, diagnose and treat disorders affecting these systems. I use a combination of manipulation and mobilization techniques to help restore joint movement, soft tissue therapy and massage tools to help reduce muscle tension/attachment, rehabilitation exercises and lifestyle advice to help you achieve your goals. This can help reduce the frequency of symptoms, improve quality of life and promote overall health.
Chiropractors are trained after a minimum of seven years of post-secondary education. Canadian chiropractors must have earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited institution, which means they have completed a minimum of 4,200 hours of specialized training and a full year of clinical practice. They must also pass all national and other provincial examinations in order to be licensed.
