If you've hurt your back or neck, unless you are hospitalized, schedule an appointment with your Chiropractic Doctor as soon as possible. Chiropractic Doctors are spinal doctors who can help you with back injuries. Chiropractors are primary care doctors, so you do not need a referral to see one.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, we will diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, refer to other doctors and may be able to provide relief from common symptoms associated with a spine injury including:
- Back and Hip pain (Acute, or chronic)
- Headaches (tension, postural, migraine)
- Neck pain
- Disc problem
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Numbness and/or tingling sensations
- Shoulder, arm and hand pain
- TMJ (jaw joint)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Knee pain
Spine related injuries occur from many circumstances including:
- Whiplash associated disorders and injuries from car accidents (ICBC)
- Work place injury (WCB coverage)
- Sports injury
- A slip or fall
- Physical weakness
- Tension, anxiety, nervousness
- Back pain from pregnancy
- Children's activities
- * Most common: Poor posture: Poor posture causes the structure of our spine to weaken; which in turn weakens the muscles and the joints needed to keep us upright and strong. Most people are unaware of how their posture is affecting their development and overall health. Many arthritic conditions are aggravated, worsened or caused by poor posture, causing injuries that go undetected for years. Just like a car tire may wear unevenly if unbalanced, so will your spine, hips, knees and associated structures. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE PAIN TO HAVE A SERIOUS POSTURAL PROBLEM.