Chiropractic Care That Gets to the Root of It

No. You can book directly with a chiropractor without seeing a doctor first. Some extended health plans may still require a physician’s referral for reimbursement, so check the details of your plan if you’re unsure.

Routine chiropractic appointments are not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, so visits are generally paid through extended health benefits or out of pocket.

Coverage varies between insurance plans, including annual limits and reimbursement amounts.

No. Dynamic does not direct bill. You’ll pay for your appointment at the time of your visit, and we’ll give you a detailed receipt with the information needed to submit your claim.

A chiropractic adjustment is one technique a chiropractor may use to help improve the way a joint moves.

Before using an adjustment, your chiropractor will assess how you move, talk through what they’ve found and decide whether it makes sense for your treatment plan. Adjustments are not something every patient automatically receives.

The popping or cracking sound that can happen during an adjustment comes from a pressure change inside the joint. The sound itself isn’t the goal of treatment, and an adjustment doesn’t need to make a noise to be useful.

No. Adjustments are only one of the tools available. Dynamic chiropractors also use approaches such as joint mobilization, soft tissue treatment, exercise and movement-based rehabilitation. If you aren’t comfortable with adjustments, let your chiropractor know. Your treatment can be adapted accordingly.

Before treating your neck, your chiropractor will take a history, assess you and determine which techniques are appropriate for you.

Not every neck problem requires an adjustment. Depending on your assessment, treatment may include exercise, soft tissue techniques, joint mobilization or other approaches. Your chiropractor will explain what they recommend before treatment begins.

The two professions overlap more than many people realize.

Chiropractors often place additional focus on joint mobility and may use adjustments as part of treatment. Physiotherapists commonly place additional emphasis on rehabilitation, movement and progressive exercise.

At Dynamic, both disciplines use hands-on treatment, education and exercise, and they work together when a patient would benefit from another perspective.

That depends on what you’re coming in for, how you respond to treatment and what you want to return to.

Your chiropractor will discuss a plan with you after your assessment and reassess your progress as you go. We don’t believe in open-ended treatment plans without a reason for them.

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Athletic or casual clothing works well because your chiropractor may ask you to move through different positions as part of your assessment and treatment.

Chiropractic care is available at all three locations: Beltline (833 10 Ave SW), Royal Oak (inside Evolve Strength, 8888 Country Hills Blvd NW) and Seton (inside Evolve Strength at 710-19587 Seton Crescent SE).