What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. It is based on the philosophy that the body can heal itself from the inside out by removing stress and strain on the nervous system through non-invasive, chiropractic adjustments.
What does a chiropractor do?
“Chiropractors focus on your spine, muscle, and nervous system and treats the bones, muscles, soft tissues, and joints that you use every day”.* Chiropractors perform safe and gentle adjustments to remove subluxations or misalignments in the spine and promote optimal health.
Our chiropractor, Dr. Avtar Jassal specializes in the Torque Release Technique to identify and correct dysfunctions in the spine and use an integrator tool for highly targeted treatment.
How does chiropractic treatment work?
Chiropractic treats injuries and disorders of the nervous and musculoskeletal system using various techniques and tools to reduce pressure on the sensitive neurological tissue, and restore balance in the body. Chiropractic adjustments promote communication between the nervous system and other body systems such as endocrine, reproductive, digestive, etc. to improve key bodily functions and overall health.
Does chiropractic treatment help during pregnancy?
Dr Jassal focuses on prenatal chiropractic care to support the structural and soft tissue changes a woman’s body experiences during pregnancy. He is certified to perform the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
What conditions does a chiropractor treat?
Chiropractors are most commonly known for treatment of back pain, neck pain, sciatica or other pain related injuries. Our Vancouver chiropractic team treats a number of neuromusculoskeletal conditions for adults and expectant mothers. To discuss whether your condition or ailment can be treated by chiropractic care, please book a FREE 10-minute phone consultation.
Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
No, they do not. When tension is relieved from the spine, you will likely feel restored and balanced. At Jassal Chiropractic, we use the Torque Release Technique and the Integrator tool which is even more gentle and is better known as the “endorphin gun”. You will leave our Vancouver clinic feeling light and looser.
Is chiropractic safe?
Compared to many medical interventions like surgery or pain medications, chiropractic treatment is low-risk, non-invasive and safe. As health care professionals, our chiropractors will assess whether your condition can be treated through adjustments and make referrals to other health care providers when necessary.
How to find a good chiropractor?
Before booking a consultation, verify a chiropractor’s credentials to ensure they have a Doctor of Chiropractic from an accredited post-secondary institute. Ensure that they are in good standing with the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia. Review a clinic’s website and social media to get an idea of the environment and their approach to health and wellness.