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Who We Are
Many Victoria chiropractors associate chiropractic care with spinal or back care. We encourage people to consider Mind Body Spine as complete body care. Chiropractic adjustments are not only effective in relieving lower back pain but can also treat headaches in adults and decline mobility in all ages.
Total body chiropractic care is something we believe in. We use state-of the-art diagnostic equipment to find and treat the root cause of your discomfort and problems. Chiropractic treatment involves proper spinal alignment using manual adjustments or spinal decompression, as well as targeted exercise and nutrition. This helps to resolve the root cause of your health problems instead of just treating symptoms. We tailor our treatment to your needs and goals. We will work together to find the best plan for you, no matter what your priorities are: pain relief, sports injury rehabilitation, or just regular tune-up treatments.
What Is a Chiropractor And What Does It Do?
The chiropractic industry is growing and people are searching Google for "chiropractor meaning" and "chiropractor description". This allows them to gain a better understanding of this relatively new sector of the industry.
Okay, let's get to the basics.
What is a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors, who are doctors with a specialization in treating the nervous system and musculoskeletal systems, are also trained to be doctors. Your ultimate goal is to improve your function in all of your body systems.
What does a chiropractor do?
Chiropractors are trained in the restoration of normal physiological function by treating interference to the nerves controlling the body’s systems and physiological functions. This is done by adjusting the patient.
They are experts in treating the various components of the spine. This includes the bone structure, muscles, and nerves. The spine is a key component of the central nervous system. It sends messages from the brain to every organ, tissue, and cell in the body. You may experience pain, aching or numbness if something touches a nerve.
5 Chiropractor Myths
There are many myths and untruths about chiropractic. We thought it would be appropriate to share the top five here.
Myth #1: Chiropractic is not safe
This myth is often repeated in the form of "is chiropractor safe?" and "are chiropractors dangerous?" These are valid questions that you should ask about any new treatment you consider. You can rejoice knowing that chiropractic is a safe and effective method of healthcare. Recent research has shown that a chiropractor's adjustment is no safer than visiting your family doctor. A second study found that Advil and ibuprofen can cause 100-200 deaths per year in neck pain patients. This is something we don’t see in chiropractic. This is something to consider!
Myth #2 - Chiropractors Are Not Doctors
This is often expressed in questions like "Are chiropractors doctors?" Are chiropractors legitimate?
Doctors are chiropractors. The curricula for chiropractic and medical school are nearly identical. However, students in chiropractic actually receive more classroom education than their medical school peers.
Myth #3: Chiropractors only treat back pain
It is false. Chiropractors treat the whole body. They treat many common conditions, including neck pain, migraines and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Myth #4: Once you see a chiropractor, you have to keep going
Not really. For relief from symptoms, many patients visit a chiropractor. However, there is a growing number of people who seek wellness care. Preventive medicine is the best way to live a healthy lifestyle. Regular checkups are common in the field, depending on the patient's goals. This could be similar to regular dental cleanings, or maintaining a healthy exercise routine to keep you fit.
Myth #5: Chiropractors only treat adults
Many of the problems we have today may have been there as children. Birth can be a very stressful time for babies and may lead to other problems. While we all know the importance of regular checksups for our children’s eyes and teeth, many parents neglect to check their spines. Chiropractic in Victoria care is safe and effective for children and babies. This is because their nervous system and musculoskeletal systems are experiencing a lot of stress from rapid growth. A chiropractor can help with injuries and ailments.
OPENING HOURS
Mon: 7:30 am - 6pm
Tue: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wed: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu: 7:30 am - 6 pm
Fri - Sun: Closed
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Mind Body Spine
308-771 Vernon Ave,
Victoria, BC V8X 5A7
(250) 885-2320
info@mindbodyspine.ca
https://mindbodyspine.ca/