The Canadian Chiropractic Association definition: Canada’s chiropractors are spine, muscle and nervous system experts. They diagnose the causes and treat patients to relieve pain and prevent it from returning – helping them be healthy and active.

As a chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Parish will diagnose, educate and conservatively treat (without surgery) you to manage disorders of your neuromusculoskeletal system (spine, muscles, joints and nerves) with the goals of pain reduction, return to active living, prevention and healthy aging.

Yes, chiropractic management is a safe approach to pain, injury and health enhancement. It is conservative care without the use of medication or invasive surgery. There are many options of manual therapy that Dr. Parish can utilize such as traditional gentle adjustments, instrument adjustments, mobilization, soft tissue therapies and active-assisted stretching and mobilizing to name a few.

No, you do not need a referral. Chiropractors are primary health care practitioners in Alberta. Feel free to make an appointment with Dr. Parish at any time.

Petrolia Chiropractic Centre is WCB approved so you can make an appointment without a medical doctor referral WCB in Alberta . Also, if you are in a motor vehicle accident and you have a sprain, strain or whiplash, you can make an appointment with Dr. Parish without a referral from your MD or insurance company MVA in Alberta

No, how long you benefit from chiropractic and rehabilitation care is always up to you. However, here are just some conditions that may benefit from supportive or maintenance care:

1. Chronic or recurrent low back, neck pain or headaches.

2. Chronic osteoarthritis symptoms that show improvement with treatments.

3. Chronic pain related to sedentary lifestyles that have improved with previous chiropractic care.

4. As a preventative measure to those patients who responded well to previous chiropractic treatments.

5. When you feel stiffness, tightness or pain that is not relived by self management.

It is also reasonable to see a chiropractor periodically when there is a change in the demands of physical tasks (like change of seasons). The start of a home project, gardening, snow shovelling, driving long distances and the beginning of a sports season are just a few examples.

Remember, as a partner in your health care, Dr. Parish will provide you with personalized advice and self care strategies during treatments to provide pain relief, restoration of movement and health enhancement.