Chiropractic Services

Learn about the services we offer at Midhurst Chiropractic

Chiropractors are healthcare professionals that specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries relating to the spine, muscles, nervous system and joints. Doctors of chiropractic are primary healthcare professionals that use a drug- free hands on approach to relieve pain and restore normal function to the spine, joints, and supporting structures of the body.

Chiropractors are specialists in manual adjustment of the vertebrae of the spine and other joints. Adjustments help to relieve pain and restore normal function to the spine, joints and supporting structures of the body – so you can enjoy your everyday activities again as quickly as possible.

Chiropractors are also trained to prescribe therapeutic exercise, provide nutritional counselling, and recommend rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.

  • Spinal Manipulative therapy
  • Muscle Release Technique
  • Radial Shockwave therapy
  • Rehabilitation exercises
  • Interferential Current
  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Spinal Traction
  • Custom Orthotics
  • Patient Education
  • Laser therapy
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Muscle Release Technique

Muscle Release Technique (MRT) is a hands-on technique system used to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of soft tissues (muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves). Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. Once the restricted areas have been released, specific exercises are prescribed to ensure the symptoms do not return.

MRT is often used in combination with joint therapy to help improve mobility and decrease pain. Treatments are typically 15-20 minutes in length.

Custom Orthotics

A custom orthotic is a device designed to correct your specific foot problems and lessen pain. They work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. We do this by creating a 3-dimensional model of your foot, and moulding the orthotics specifically to that model.

Once we understand your specific goals and the issues your feet are causing, we'll determine the best type of orthotic for you - whether it's foot pain, muscle pain, or simply to prevent future foot pain. With a custom orthotic, you can get back to your routine with ease, and without pain.

Who could benefit from custom orthotics?  Those experiencing:

  • Localized foot pain
  • Bunions, hammer toes
  • Arch/heel pain
  • Leg/knee pain
  • Hip or back pain - even neck pain

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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy uses intense and very short energy waves to reduce pain and help with injury recovery. Increasing evidence suggests that shockwave treatment is a safe and non-invasive treatment to accelerate recovery of muscle, bone and joint conditions. Treatments are typically 10-20 minutes in length

Common conditions treated with shockwave:

  • Shoulder tendonitis
  • Calcific tendonitis 
  • Lateral epicondylitis/ Tennis elbow
  • Patellar tendonitis/Jumpers knee
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Hip tendonitis
  • Heel Spurs/Achilles tendonitis
  • Stress fractures

Laser Therapy

Low level laser therapy uses low intensity light to reduce pain and inflammation, and promote healing in a range of musculoskeletal conditions. The light triggers biochemical changes within cells to accelerate tissue regeneration. Laser therapy is completely painless and noninvasive. Each treatment typically takes 5-10 minutes.

Conditions treated with Laser therapy:

  • Strains/Sprains
  • Whiplash injury
  • Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy/ Nerve pain 
  • Tendonitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Adhesive capsulitis/Frozen shoulder
  • Neck or low back pain
  • Epicondylitis/ Tennis elbow
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Plantar fasciitis

Spinal Decompression / Traction

Spinal decompression is a form of mechanical spinal traction, which refers to the separation of the bones, joints, and discs of the back. Spinal decompression reduces pain and restores function by placing a measured force through the spine, effectively reducing spinal disc and joint pressure, relieving nerve compression and reducing related muscle spasm. It is theorized that this separation relieves pressure on the nerves in the back and helps decrease pain, and thus, improve function. Treatments are typically 15-30 minutes in duration.

Spinal decompression can be helpful in treating:

  • Low back pain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Bulging discs
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis

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