What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on treatment and preventative care for disorders and conditions related to the spine, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system. For many conditions, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care is frequently the primary method of treatment recommended by most medical doctors.
Chiropractors perform a complete history and physical examination, diagnose and develop a comprehensive treatment plan which may include spinal adjustments/joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, and rehabilitative exercises. All treatment plans are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. At the clinic, Dr. Toner works with her patients to help resolve pain, discomfort, and restricted range of motion that can happen during an injury. Once patients are back to feeling better, many continue care to help prevent further injury, maintain the benefits they have achieved through treatment, and treat the ailments of everyday stress and workloads.
Dr. Toner believes in treating each individual as a whole and focuses on how each patient’s musculoskeletal and nervous system function in relation to the whole body. She treats patients of all ages, both young and young at heart, and tailors each treatment plan to the patient’s physical needs, capabilities and therapeutic goals.
Importance of Back Health
The body’s information highway – your nervous system – is protected by the spine. The nervous system travels out between the vertebrae or joints of the spine to carry messages from the brain to every corner of your body. Stress and strain on the vertebrae can put pressure on the nerves in the affected area. That is why a problem with your spine can have far-reaching effects causing symptoms such as arm or leg pain. Your spine really is the backbone of the rest of your body.
A Few Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Help relieve pain and stiffness
Improve function of the joints, muscles and nervous
system
Improve movement, mobility and range of motion
Improve posture
Help prevent work and sport-related muscle and joint
injuries
Enhance athletic performance
Relieve pregnancy-related back ache
Conditions Commonly treated (but not limited to) by Dr. Toner include:
- Sports Injuries
- Headaches, including Migraines
- Neck Pain
- Upper, Middle, or Low Back Pain
- Disc Herniations
- Spinal Stenosis
- Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain
- Pelvis, Hip, Knee, and Ankle pain
- Nerve Entrapments & Related Numbness & Tingling
- Spinal Instability
- TMJ Dysfunction (Jaw Pain)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Sciatica
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Bursitis
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Shin Splints
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Pre/Post Natal Related Pain
- Stress-Related Muscle Tension
- Postural Dysfunction and Related Pain
- Whiplash and Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
- Pre/Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain
- General Health and Well-Being
- Any Neuromusculoskeletal Condition!
Click on the link below to help better understand some Frequently Asked Questions regarding chiropractic care
http://nbchiropractic.ca/ - link to FAQ in Chiropractic services page
