Chiropractic is a health discipline “characterized by direct access, integrated, conservative care of patients’ health needs, emphasizing neuromusculoskeletal conditions, health promotion, and patient centered diagnosis and management.” (Chiropractic Association of Saskatchewan)
Chiropractic is a health discipline “characterized by direct access, integrated, conservative care of patients’ health needs, emphasizing neuromusculoskeletal conditions, health promotion, and patient centered diagnosis and management.” (Chiropractic Association of Saskatchewan)
- We diagnose and decide whether we can treat the condition, or whether it requires a referral or co-management.
- We provide direction in care, offering conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal (nerve, muscle, joint) disorders. This includes back, neck, head and extremity conditions. We can make appropriate referrals to other health practitioners when needed.
- We provide treatment. We are expert providers of spinal and extremity joint adjustments, manipulation, and mobilization.
- We promote health, providing instruction regarding disease prevention through lifestyle modification, exercise and nutrition.
Yes – in Canada, chiropractors are seen as equally qualified to use the title “Doctor” as medical doctors, dentists, psychologists, optometrists, and veterinarians.
Chiropractors need to complete a minimum of two years of undergraduate studies at a post secondary institution and a four year course at an accredited chiropractic college. Every chiropractor in Saskatchewan is required to complete ongoing continuing education, as per the regulatory body of Saskatchewan chiropractors.
There may be a temporary worsening of symptoms but usually any increase in pre-existing symptoms of pain or stiffness will only last a few hours to a few days.
No, chiropractic care does not cause strokes according to the present medical and scientific evidence.
People of all ages, from infants to the elderly, can benefit from chiropractic care. Stresses or strains can be put on an infant's spine, whether it's from childbirth itself, having an over-doting sibling, awkwardly sitting in a car seat, etc. Even though we only treat the neuromusculoskeletal (nerves, muscle, an joints) system, we have had many parents say that it has improved their infants’ other non-musculoskeletal issues.
Health & Strength Chiropractic is located in Nipawin, Sask., and serves northeast Saskatchewan including Carrot River, Tisdale, Arborfield and Choiceland.
