The doctors will perform an examination on the first visit and depending on the complexity of the condition may provide a report of findings and treatment on the same visit.  Treatment recommendations are made during the report of findings and may include some or all of the following:

• Adjustments to key joint dysfunctions
• Modalities to improve soft tissue healing and pain control (ultrasound, electrical stimulation and traction)
• Myofascial work including: trigger point release, muscular stretching and facilitation techniques, and cross fibre friction massage.
• Exercises to improve muscles balance, strength, and coordination
• Patient education to improve posture and motor control
• Nutritional advice and education
• Advice regarding the application of heat/cold 
• Indeed, specific medical referral will be made if the doctors deems it necessary

Importantly, our doctors will establish specific goals for your chiropractic treatment plan.

• Short term goals for chiropractic treatment – to reduce pain and restore normal joint function and muscle balance
• Long term goals for chiropractic treatment – to restore functional independence and tolerance to normal activities of daily living

To reach these goals and depending on the nature of your condition, the doctors may suggest that you receive a series of chiropractic visits. An example would be 1 to 3 chiropractic visits per week for 2 to 4 weeks followed by a re-examination.

At the re-examination, the response to treatment will be determined and one of the following decisions will be made:

• Continue chiropractic treatment if appropriate;
• Release you from chiropractic care if your goals have been met; or
• Referral to another healthcare specialist if your condition requires additional care to fully recover.