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How can chiropractic help me?

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If you were to ask 10 random people what a chiropractor does you will most likely get 10 different answers… so if you’re confused, we get it.

Here is what we believe.

We believe that you were designed to be healthy, it is your normal state.  I know that sounds weird based on what you see around you everyday but it is the truth. 

Your brain is the master control system of your body and through the spinal cord and nerve system, the brain talks to every cell, tissue, organ and muscle of your body 24/7. In order for your physical body to express health, you need clear communication between your brain and your body, and vice versa!

Tight muscles don’t stay tight unless your brain and nervous system tells them to. Your high levels of stomach acid causing indigestion could mean that your brain and nervous system are having problems regulating the stomach.  Before simply medicating symptoms, you need to figure out what is causing the complaint . . . what is the underlying problem?

A chiropractor specializes in detecting if the cause of your health problem is due to spinal dysfunction/misalignments creating impaired communication of the nerve system.

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring your body’s inborn ability to be healthy by removing misalignments within the spine in order to restore brain/body communication. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to function at their optimal level. With improved spinal function, better posture, and increased flexibility there is improved brain and nervous system function. The goal of the chiropractor is to remove interference that may be impairing normal health through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing your body to heal itself and also to coach you to make healthy lifestyle choices moving forward. A healthy spine along with healthy lifestyle choices are your keys to optimal health!

Usually by the end of the consultation – which is always complimentary – the doctor will have a good idea of whether you have a primary spine and nerve system problem.

Call (613) 256-2813 to book your complimentary consultation now.

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What type of problems can chiropractic help me with?

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Here’s a list of some of the health problems that have improved under chiropractic care in our office:

• back pain
• neck pain
• headaches
• hip and leg pain
• shoulder and arm pain
• postural distortion
• sleep problems
• neurologic disorders
• balance and coordination problems
• depression anxiety
• torticollis
• sciatica
• arthritis / degenerative joint disease
• mobility problems
• numbness and tingling
• loss of power

Let us be absolutely clear, chiropractic is NOT a cure or treatment for any specific disease, condition or symptom; however when your spine and nerve system is working optimally, your ability to heal, to recover and to be healthy drastically improves!

The symptoms and conditions listed (+ many more) are most often what we call secondary conditions, caused by a handful of primary conditions, one of which is structural distortions in your spine that effect how your brain and body function and communicate.

Our job is to figure out if the secondary condition that you’re currently suffering from is caused by primary problems located in your spine and nervous system.

If they are, we can help; if they’re not we’ll let you know and refer you to the appropriate health care professional. A visit to Almonte Chiropractic can be the beginning of HOPE … hope for more health, MORE enjoyment of life with the ones you love, HOPE to achieve your personal goals. We see it every day. What adventures are you missing out on because of poor health? Why wait any longer? Live.Life.Fully Alive.

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What can I expect from Almonte Chiropractic?

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One thing we are known for is the thorough approach we take with everything we do in our practice.  We take your health and wellness very seriously and want to make sure we add value to you and your families life.

We get it, many people are nervous or overwhelmed  when they first contact our office and that is why you will always get a warm welcome and clear communication from us.

Our team will send out paper work that allows us to begin to get to know more about you, your health history, and your current health challenges.  The great part is that you can fill out that information ahead of time in the comfort of your home and with the support of your loved ones, and save yourself time in our office on your first visit.

The first visit in our office is all about you and making sure we understand your needs, how this issue is affecting you and your health goals, and to determine how we can best serve you. We see so many people who have put their goals on hold, or worse yet, given up on them because of health related challenges. We understand your frustration, and we offer you HOPE.

After we have discussed your history, we will move on to perform a chiropractic, orthopaedic, and neurological examination which will help us assess your overall level of function and identify where there are structural problems in your spine.

Your condition may require an x-ray assessment of your spine in order to help us visualize spinal alignment and any damage present. That information helps us choose safe and effective adjusting techniques and recommend a program of care that fits your spinal condition.  We don’t guess, we test!

Next, it is time for us to review your test results and create a plan of action.

The next time you come to our office, we will sit down with you (and your spouse or mom/dad as appropriate) and walk through the basics of how your brain and nervous system functions, repairs, and heals.  We will review your test results with you personally and have specific recommendations that include:

• What we found through your test results.
• What options you have.
• How long it will take and what is entailed.
• How much it will cost.

Once all your questions are answered and you and your doctor come to an agreement on your unique plan of action, your care can start right away.

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How long before I see results?

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If, based on your consultation and comprehensive examination, we determine you are a good candidate for care in our office, we will prepare a detailed, customized plan for you.

The factors that we consider when creating your recommendations include:

• Your health goals and objectives
• The severity of your problem and how long it has been present
• The results of your examination

Of course, we are not psychics, and we can not predict your future.

However, in working with thousands of people just like you over the years, we have become very very accurate in determining who we can help and who we cannot.

While some clients experience almost instantaneous results, most start to notice changes within the first 3-6 weeks of their care.

‘I don’t have any pain… Can I still come in?’

This may surprise you but approximately 40% of our new patients come in NOT because they have a specific problem but because they heard we can help them to be even healthier and perform better.

Here’s the thing: structural distortions in the spine that cause nerve interference can affect you in ways you know about, but more importantly, and more commonly, these distortions can affect you in ways that you have absolutely no idea about.  Some of the effects that most people don’t relate to structural distortions include:

• low energy
• poor sleep (quality and/or quantity)
• difficulty concentrating / brain fog
• mild shortness of breath
• poor digestion / constipation or diarrhea
• mild muscle weakness or aches
• hormonal imbalances
• and even organ dysfunction

The only way to know if nerve system dysfunction is occurring is to to test for it – and that’s exactly why we perform a comprehensive examination.

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How much will it cost?

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Because we don’t want to waste your time or money, our initial consultation process is FREE.

If during your consultation, you and your doctor decide that it would be worthwhile to go through with a comprehensive examination then the cost ranges from $80 – $160 depending on whether spinal x-rays are needed.

So the most you can expect to pay for your initial examination, which includes your follow-up report visit at our office, is $160.

At your follow-up visit your doctor will review all of the results from your examination, they will give you their recommendations for care and will show you exactly how much it will cost.

Because every case is different it is impossible to predict the total cost of your care without the results of a thorough examination.

What about my extended health care benefits?

If you are fortunate enough to have extended health care insurance that covers chiropractic then this can significantly reduce the cost of your care.  Contact your insurance provider to find out the specific details of your coverage as plans vary. You are responsible for submitting the insurance documents and care statements in to your insurance company and will be reimbursed directly from them.

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