chiropractic care
Chiropractic care is a specialized healthcare discipline that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including not only the spine but also the joints, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. Chiropractic care is centered on understanding and identifying the causes of pain to enhance your overall quality of life, using a variety of techniques to address pain, discomfort and functional issues. In a typical chiropractic session, you can expect a thorough assessment of your posture, joint function, mobility, and overall musculoskeletal health. Chiropractors look beyond just treating symptoms, identifying and addressing the root causes of pain or dysfunction.
At Cadence Physiotherapy, our Chiropractor uses a variety of techniques tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These include spinal adjustments, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, education, neurofunctional acupuncture, rehabilitation and/or athletic taping designed to improve movement, reduce pain, and enhance overall function. Our Chiropractor also offers guidance on lifestyle changes, exercise progression, and posture to support long-term health and injury prevention.
Choosing a Chiropractor means partnering with a healthcare professional who has extensive knowledge of the entire musculoskeletal system. Our Chiropractor can help with conditions affecting not only the spine but also the shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, and other peripheral joints. Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, chronic pain, or aiming to optimize your physical performance, chiropractic care can play a key role in helping you achieve your health goals.
Our Chiropractor can treat the following (but not limited to):
Back and neck pain
Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff strains
Hip and knee pain
Tendinitis and bursitis
Sciatica and nerve-related pain
Sports-related injuries
Joint dysfunction and stiffness
Headaches and migraines
Postural imbalances and alignment issues
Muscle tension and soft tissue injuries
Pre and post-partum conditions
Whether you’re experiencing back pain, joint discomfort, or a sports-related injury, Chiropractic care provides targeted solutions to help you recover and improve your quality of life.
We provide personalized, whole-body chiropractic care and wellness services to the Toronto, Scarborough, Beaches, and Kingston Road Village areas and we’d love to work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions about chiropractic care
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Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular conditions, primarily through hands-on spinal adjustments and other manual techniques. At Cadence Physiotherapy, our goal is to assess and treat the whole system, not “just your back”.
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Chiropractors treat
back pain
neck pain
headaches
joint dysfunction
sciatica
posture issues
sports injuries
pregnancy-related discomfort
sports injuries
SI joint pain
…and more
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An adjustment is a manual technique used to restore joint function and alignment, often resulting in improved mobility and decreased pain.
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No, all adjustments do not result in a pop, or a cavitation. A great adjustment may be silent or come with accompanying joint music. At the end of the day, an adjustment should result in positive effects, whether it occurs with or without cavitation, or popping.
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Most adjustments are not painful. Some people feel instant relief, while others may feel a bit sore afterward, similar to how you might feel after a workout.
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Treatment frequency varies depending on your condition and goals. Some issues resolve quickly, while others benefit from consistent, ongoing care.
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Definitely. Chiropractic care can help ease common pregnancy discomforts like back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, SI joint pain, and more.
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We really love that there is such an overlap here. To give you a rough idea of how you can think about this: chiropractors focus on spinal alignment and nervous system function, while physiotherapists emphasize movement rehab, strength, and flexibility. Now, if you’ve received treatment at our clinic by any of our practitioners, you know that we are whole-body focused. So, rather than splitting up the roles of each provider, our goal is to make sure that you see the provider that makes the most sense for your specific situation. Our physiotherapists and chiropractors also collaborate to help you get the best results.
WHat to expect in chiropractic treatment
STEP ONE — GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND TALK TO OUR CHIROPRACTOR
If you’re not ready to book a chiropractic appointment because you still have questions, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form or schedule a free consultation call. We’d love to chat and help get your questions answered. You’ll speak directly with our chiropractor, Chantal Joseph.
STEP TWO — SCHEDULE YOUR INITIAL CHIROPRACTIC CONSULTATION
Once you’ve scheduled your initial consultation, you’ll receive lots of information from our Scarborough office, including a confirmation email, your intake paperwork, and any other requests that we have for you before you come in.
STEP THREE — YOUR FIRST CHIROPRACTIC APPOINTMENT
On the day of your first appointment, you’ll arrive at our office (we are located at 1066 Kingston Road Scarborough, ON) and you’ll be able to check in with our friendly front office staff. During your appointment, you’ll receive a full chiropractic evaluation where Dr. Chantal will dive deep into your medical history as well as hear all of your concerns so that she can get an accurate picture of where you’re at currently and the factors that may be contributing. You’ll go through her specific and personalized movement tests so that she can determine what treatment would make the most sense for you to get you back to moving and living pain free. She will collaborate with you to plan out your treatment in a way that will not only help you, but also work for your schedule.
STEP FOUR — YOUR TREATMENT THEREAFTER
All of your sessions will be with the same chiropractor and the number of sessions you will need will be based on your unique situation and both you and Dr. Chantal will collaborate to determine what makes the most sense. If you are having trouble between sessions, our office is always available to contact. Working with us is a personal experience and we want you to feel supported, always.
curious about chiropractic care but still have questions?
If you’re looking for more information regarding our process, what to expect, or if your injury or concern is appropriate for chiropractic care, you can book a consult call and speak directly to our chiropractor, Chantal Joseph!
Our goal to make sure that you feel supported every step of the way.
Our chiropractic clinic is conveniently located on Kingston Road in Scarborough, ON
1066 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1N 1P1
