How Can Chiropractic Help You?
Chiropractors specialize in the diagnose and treatment of joint, muscle and nervous system injuries. Chiropractic treatment can help improve joint mobility, decrease muscle tension, improve performance and relieve pain. We can also prescribe stretches and exercises help you rehabilitate your current injury and educate you on how to prevent it from coming back.
Our Chiropractor provides a one-on-one approach to give you the best care possible in order to get you back to doing what you love. We get to the root of your problem by providing a whole body approach to treatment. Taking your health history into account, we perform a thorough assessment to develop the right plan that fits your goals and gives you lasting results.
Chiropractic With a Sports Medicine Approach
Sports Medicine uses a holistic approach to provide comprehensive care to athletes and individuals engaging in physical activities, helping them stay healthy, prevent injuries, and return to their activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Ever wonder why professional athletes recover more quickly than the rest of us? It’s because they have access to high-quality healthcare providers who create personalized plans for their return to sport. These plans typically include tailored exercise programs, rehabilitative exercises, chiropractic care, massage, and a variety of other recovery techniques. In addition, topics such as sleep optimization and nutritional habits are discussed to make sure the athletes are recovering effectively and setting themselves up for success.
At Second Summit, we take this same holistic approach used by high level athletes and cater it to the desk jockeys, weekend warriors, and active population here in North Vancouver. The stakes may be different, but the goals are the same: getting you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.
What We Treat:
Pain
Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Disc Herniations
Shoulder Pain
Nerve Pain + Sciatica
Headaches + Migraines
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Strains & Sprains
Whiplash & Auto Injuries
Tendonitis / Tendinopathy
Sports Injuries
Tennis / Pickleball Elbow
Plantar Fasciitis
Concussions
Shoulder Impingement
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Patellofemoral Pain
Ankle Sprains
Hip Strains
Golfer’s Elbow
Weight Lifting Injuries
Other Problems
Scoliosis
Wellness / Maintenance Care
Movement Disorders
Lifting Form Correction
Desk Ergonomics
Postural Dysfunction
Squat Evaluation
TMJ Pain & Dysfunction
Treatment Techniques
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Chiropractic Adjustment
This technique is designed to increase joint mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall body movement.
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Active Release Therapy
A massage technique using manual pressure applied to the soft tissues and combined with movement to release tension, decrease pain, and improve range of motion.
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Custom Rehab Programs
Individualized exercise plans to improve technique, promote healthy movement patterns, and build strength post-injury.
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Kinesiotaping
An athletic taping technique that promotes movement and function in areas such as your back, shoulders, knees, and ankles. It can also help manage symptoms resulting from an injury.
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Graston / Fascial Scraping
A technique using a stainless steel tool to break down scar tissue and adhesions in fascia to help loosen muscle tissue, promote blood flow, manage pain, and improve function.
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Cupping
Chiropractors use massage cups to provide suction to the superficial tissues of the body. Cupping is a gentle treatment procedure that loosens the tissue and increases blood flow to reduce pain in the back, neck, and extremities.
What to Expect Your First Visit
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ASSESSMENT
Our chiropractor will start with a thorough history and exam. During your initial visit, we discuss current and past injuries, analyze your movement patterns and muscle imbalances that may be contributing factors to your pain. A good assessment will provide us with the proper diagnosis to set you up for success throughout treatment.
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PLAN
We take the findings from your assessment and combine them with your personal goals to create a customized treatment plan for you. Treatment includes a combination of chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, and exercises to decrease your pain and keep you active during the recovery process.
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TREATMENT
Once we plan the work, it’s time to work the plan. During the treatment process, we prioritize education and teaching our patients what they can do to get better faster and stay that way longer. Our goal is to meet you where you’re at and guide you through recovery while working towards your own personal goals.