Q. What is Chiropractic? What does a Chiropractor do?

 

A. Chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for conditions/injuries/disorders related to the spine, muscles, joints and nerves of the body. Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to evaluate and diagnose your condition, and with the best available evidence, work with you to determine the best course of treatment to relieve your pain and restore your mobility and function. 

 

Q. What is an Adjustment?

 

A. An adjustment, also known as a manipulation, is a highly skilled and precise movement applied by hand to a joint of the body. The intent of an adjustment is to restore or enhance function, reduce pain and stiffness, and regain proper movement to the affected area.

 

Q.  What is the “popping” sound when I get adjusted?

 

A. An adjustment typically results in pressure changes within the joint. This can result in the release of a gas bubble from between the joints, which makes an audible “popping” sound.

 

Q: Do I need a doctor’s note or a referral to visit a Chiropractor?

 

A: Chiropractors are legislated as primary care professionals in Canada, which means you can consult them directly with no referral necessary.

 

Q. What conditions do Chiropractors treat? Do they only help with neck and back pain?

 

A. Chiropractors can treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries affecting muscles, nerves and joints. Chiropractors can treat the spine as well as joints in extremities too, such as wrists, and ankles. Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include:

 

• Neck and Back pain

• Headaches

• Sprains/ strains

• Repetitive strain injury: tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis and others

• Sports injuries ie. concussions

• TMJ dysfunction ie. jaw pain

• Nerve entrapment syndromes

• Pain associated with arthritis

• Limited range of motion

• Tendonitis/ tendonosis

• Sciatica

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Q. What do I wear to an appointment?

 

A. Wear something you are comfortable moving in. Some adjustments, chiropractic techniques, soft tissue treatment and exercises require a little more movement and active clothing is helpful. If your treatment includes acupuncture, try to wear layers, or or loose fitting clothing.

 

We have gowns and extra shorts if you need them.

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Q. How do I book an appointment?

 

A. Book Online at: www.drsarahtkachuk.janeapp.com

Call to book at: (705) 674- 9111

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Q. I'm looking for a Chiropractor in Sudbury? Where are you located?

 

A. I am located in the South End of Sudbury, near the Four Corners. My office is in South Sudbury Wellness Centre, which is between Buzzy Brown's & the Running Room in the Cedar Pointe Plaza