FAQs

Chiropractic treatment has been in existence for more than a hundred years. It is safe, effective and used by approximately 4.5 million Canadians every year. Chiropractic is a regulated health care profession recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces, and is one of the largest primary contact health care professions in Canada.

Why is Chiropractic important to me?
Your nervous system determines how well you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. When your nervous system isn't up to par because of spinal problems it has to work overtime to compensate. Many problems you are experiencing may be related to a problem with your spine and nervous system.

The effect of an overworked or stressed nervous system can be headache, fatigue, muscle ache and pain, back pain, and a host of other unpleasant symptoms which can become more serious or lead to more complicated conditions as time passes.

What can a Chiropractor do for me?
Chiropractors are doctors who are specially trained to assess disorders related to the spine, nervous system, and joints of the extremities, and provide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these disorders.

Although the major focus of Chiropractic is on the spine and central nervous system, your chiropractor is concerned with the wellness of your whole body.

The following is a partial listing of online chiropractic resources.
These resources are created and maintained by a variety of organizations. The NYCS and the OCA have no control over these organizations, and assumes no responsibility for the content of their websites. The listing of a site does not imply endorsement on the part of the NYCS or the OCA.