Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts specializing in the correction of biomechanical disorders involving nerves, joints and muscles.  Chiropractors use spinal manipulative therapy (an adjustment) as their primary tool to reduce pain and normalize body function.  Chiropractic therapy often has profound and far reaching effects on an individual’s overall health and well-being. This is because the nervous system coordinates and controls all bodily activity, and the chiropractic adjustment works to optimize nerve function.

Initial Visit

On your initial visit you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire.  This is followed by a discussion about your concern(s), a physical examination, a report of findings, and a proposed treatment plan.  If you are comfortable with the report and plan, the first treatment is usually given.

From time to time more information is required to help clarify your clinical picture.  If this is the case, you will be referred to a medical imaging centre for x-rays, or to your family doctor for further diagnostic tests.

Treatments

Regular treatments consist of chiropractic adjustments and various low force techniques and modalities, as needed.

Typical modalities include interferential current, electronic acupuncture, microcurrent, cold laser, mobilization, orthotics, trigger point and cryotherapy.   Patients may also be given additional stretching, strengthening and nutritional homework.

Energy Medicine

Energy Medicine is a blossoming field that seeks to integrate traditional practices with modern understanding.

Dr. Tysdale’s approach is to combine manual procedures with energy techniques, Applied Kinesiology, electronic acupuncture and percussive modalities, in order to normalize the body’s various systems, thereby reducing stress and increasing wellbeing.