What does chiropractic mean?

Chiropractic is a word of Greek origin "chiropraxis". Chiro = Hand and praxis = practice, therefore practice with the hands.

 

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a health discipline that specializes in the neuro-musculo-skeletal system.

  • Its goal: the recovery and morning of optimal health without resorting to the use of medication, but rather based on the body's inherent ability to heal itself.

  • His specialty: the prevention and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system (subluxation) and the effect of these disorders on the functioning of the nervous system, health and quality of life in general.

 

The nervous system and the spine

  • The composition of the nervous system: nerves, spinal cord and brain.

  • The spinal column: consisting of 24 vertebrae, it protects the spinal cord and serves as an outlet for the nerves.

  • The link between the nervous system and the spinal column: a mechanical disturbance in the spinal column leads to interference in the nervous system and the way in which nerve impulses are perceived by the brain.

  • The goal of chiropractic adjustment is to restore and maintain the mechanical integrity of the spine and nervous system.

 

What is an adjustment?

  • Chiropractic adjustment is a specialized type of joint manipulation in which force, direction, velocity and amplitude are controlled.

  • The primary goal of chiropractic adjustment is to restore and maintain the mobility and/or alignment of a joint in order to regulate and optimize the functions of the nervous system.

  • Chiropractic adjustment can be practiced on the joints of the spine as well as on other joints of the human body. "According to the Quebec Order of Chiropractors

  • Chiropractic adjustment can be done with the hands or with an impulse instrument, the activator, allowing the body to regain its full health potential.

  • Only the chiropractor has adequate training to make the adjustment accurately.

 

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Chiropractic in Canada and Around the World

  • It is the second largest health profession in the world.

  • It is regulated and recognized by law in all Canadian provinces and U.S. states.

  • Chiropractic schools around the world: Canada, United States, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc.

 

The doctor of chiropractic

  • Training in Quebec: undergraduate doctoral program offered at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.

  • Duration, hours of study and credits: 5 academic years, the equivalent of 5000 hours of courses and studies and 245 credits.

  • Upon completion of his or her studies, your chiropractor is authorized to make a diagnosis, determine the indication and non-indication for chiropractic treatment, establish a prognosis and determine the nature and frequency of the examinations and treatments required in each case where he or she is called upon to intervene.

  • Your chiropractor also holds a radiology license, giving him or her the right to take and analyze x-rays.

  • In addition, in order to obtain his license to practice in Canada, your chiropractor must pass a series of 3 clinical competency exams conducted by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board.

  • In order to practice in Quebec, your chiropractor must also pass the examination issued by the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec and become a member of the Order.

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List of conditions that can be treated with chiropractic care

Chiropractic treatments can help the following conditions:

  • Lumbar and sciatic pain

  • Headaches, migraines and dizziness

  • Neck pain and stiff neck

  • Pain between the shoulder blades

  • Intercostal pain

  • Herniated disc

  • Pain in arms and legs

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Neuralgia and numbness

  • Capsulitis, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

  • Joint pain, osteoarthritis, arthritis

  • Sports injuries

  • Posture problems and scoliosis

  • Pregnant Women

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • And much more!