Chiropractors are the spine, muscle, and nervous system experts. Our highly-trained chiropractic specialists provide qualified and effective treatments to improve the overall quality of life of our patients. Over 4.5 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year to alleviate pain and help the body heal itself.
Typically, chiropractic care is centred around spinal manipulation, but can also include other therapies, such as exercise education and ergonomic training.
When you visit Optimum Wellness Centres for a consultation, you will be met with friendly staff to check and make sure that all of your required information is on file. We will then have a no-obligation conversation about why you are seeking treatment and what your expectations are.
Your health history and lifestyle will then be discussed to pinpoint the underlying cause of your pain or discomfort.
Your doctor will perform a physical examination while paying particular attention to your spine. We may also recommend other exams or tests, including an x-ray. After a physical examination, we can accurately determine if chiropractic care is right for you. Depending on your condition, lifestyle, and goals, we will tailor a customized treatment plan that is unique to you.
Usually, you will be required to attend regular appointments over a few months. However, your treatment plan will reflect your unique needs.
Your treatment plan is centred around your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. Typically, treatment plans involve manual adjustments where your doctor manipulates your joints with a controlled force to increase your range and quality of motion. These are the adjustments that are accompanied by a “popping” or “cracking” sound.
Alongside manual adjustments, your Chiropractor may incorporate other techniques, exercise education, and recommend other modalities.
We understand that life can be complicated and you may not always have the time or ability to visit any of our locations. That is why we offer telehealth options.
An adjustment is a controlled, precise movement applied to the joints of the body. Adjustments can restore proper motion and function to joints and are typically accompanied by a “cracking” or “popping” noise.
No. In Canada, chiropractors are legislated as primary contact healthcare professionals, so you can contact us directly.
During chiropractic treatments, the sound heard is the release of gas or air in the joint space between the bones.
Most chiropractic treatments are used to treat back pain, but our expertly-trained chiropractors can address pain or dysfunction in any joint in the body. Most of our staff have supplemental training in various therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation, neurology, and more.
I was referred by a friend to Jency Henry Physiotherapist at Macleod trail Optimum for my back pain. She is amazing, she knows what she is doing. She was explaining during the assessment and treatment session about what are my issues and what needs to be treated or taken care. I was very satisfied about her approach in treating my pain. I came to understand about my body better like my weakness and tightness. I feel very light as if most of my weight has been off from my back after my session.
Just have to thank Dr. Nina!!! The chiropractic care I receive is outstanding and with such precision and creativity! I have an autoimmune condition called Scleroderma which causes extreme mis-alignment and muscle/joint pain. After an adjustment I feel amazing and helps me to cope with the symtoms so I don’t have to take pharmaceuticals that often. Also, I notice my low blood pressure is back to normal since I have been seeing Dr. Nina. I am so relieved I can start up my adjustments again. I have referred my nieces, my sister, and my friend and they all are of the same opinion!! Dr. Nina is my Chiropractor for life!!!
I highly recommend Nicole, I had my first massage with her today and it was very relaxing and took a lot of the stress out of my body from the last few months. I felt very comfortable with Nicole, she is easy going, respectful and professional. It was just the perfect combination of touch and light conversation at the right time. I will most definitely be going back to Nicole in the future.
Made the mistake of going to another provider based on them open on Saturday, what a mistake. Minimal relieve and care. I returned to Dr. Jamie Mulholland in Airdrie and what a difference. Hips line up, pain on standing gone, not hunched over due to lower and upper back pain, headaches relieve in the first visit back to Dr. Jamie. Won’t venture away again.
Realiza of Sunridge location is highly recommended for her massage skills. She takes time to understand client’s concern and offers an effective approach to address them.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Jackie Fairbourn for over 8 years and I highly recommend her as an amazingly gifted healing facilitator. She continues to impress me with her openness to adding gentle healing approaches to her extensive chiropractic skill set. Lately I have particularly enjoyed the tension-relieving benefits resulting from receiving Body Code, Emotional Code and now, Network Care. I appreciate her calm, informed and intuitive healing support.
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