New to chiropractic care, or just weighing your options? These are the questions our patients ask us most. Still not sure about something? Our friendly team is only a call away.
Chiropractic care emphasizes the body's natural healing process. Treatment often includes spinal manipulation and manual therapy, with exercise and nutritional counseling as other options. It improves neurological function, muscle flexibility, and range of motion, along with mood, energy, immune response, and recovery. A chiropractor optimizes body function.
Every person who sees a chiropractor has a different reason, but all adjustments work on your muscles, bones, and joints. Common reasons include arthritic conditions, headaches (cervicogenic, tension-type, and migraine), whiplash-associated disorders, joint pain and stiffness, muscle pain and strain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and spinal pain.
A chiropractic adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, is a manual process to fix problems with the muscles and joints, mainly in the spine. The goal is to make joints more flexible, lessen pain, and help the body heal itself more efficiently.
Chiropractic adjustments are safe when performed by an individual who has been trained and licensed to provide chiropractic care.
Your first adjustment is one of the first steps in your plan of care, and patients should expect to feel sore afterward. Once your spine is adjusted, you change which muscles are used. Applying moist heat, or an Epsom salt bath, can help relax sore muscles and joints.
Harvard Medical School notes that chiropractors can be quite effective at providing pain relief. One of the most effective treatments for pinched nerves in the neck is chiropractic care, and research shows it is safe and well tolerated, with significant pain reduction following treatment.
Harvard Medical School notes that chiropractors can be quite effective at providing pain relief. Treatment with chiropractic adjustments has shown promising results in reducing a wide variety of painful symptoms, particularly back pain.
It depends on your condition, how long you've had it, and your goals. Some patients feel relief within a few visits, while longer-standing issues often need a more gradual plan. After your first assessment, your chiropractor will recommend a clear, realistic treatment plan and explain the reasoning behind it, and you're always in control of how you choose to proceed.
Many patients notice some improvement within the first few visits, though this varies from person to person. Acute issues tend to respond more quickly, while chronic or complex conditions can take longer to fully settle. We track your progress with you at each visit and adjust your plan as you improve.
Yes. Alongside chiropractic care, Atlas Spine Clinic offers physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, custom orthotics, and spinal decompression. That means we can build a well-rounded plan around your specific needs and coordinate all of your care under one roof.
We start by analysing your posture, reflexes, muscular tension, and joint movement using a variety of orthopedic and neurological tests to find the root cause of the problem. Chiropractors can also order and interpret imaging such as X-rays if necessary.
Initial consultations typically last between 30 and 45 minutes, including your medical history, a full-body examination, a treatment plan, and initial care. Subsequent visits typically take between 20 and 30 minutes.
No, you don't need a doctor's referral to see a chiropractor at Atlas Spine Clinic. You can book directly with us whenever you're ready. That said, some extended health plans ask for a referral before they'll reimburse chiropractic care, so it's worth checking the details of your specific policy.
You can book online through our website or simply call us at (647) 794-6868, and our team will find a time that works for you. New patients are always welcome, and we'll walk you through everything you need before your first visit.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best so you can move easily during your assessment and treatment. Most patients wear everyday casual or athletic wear. If a particular treatment calls for it, we can provide a gown.
Yes. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can meet our team, ask your questions, and find out whether chiropractic care is the right fit for you, with no pressure and no obligation to book further treatment.
Atlas Spine Clinic is located in Scarborough and is easy to reach for patients across the east end of the GTA. For our current hours and directions, visit our Contact page or give us a call at (647) 794-6868, and we're happy to help you find a time that fits your schedule.
Yes. We are an authorized clinic for direct billing and will send claims to your insurance provider using e-claims on your behalf where available. If direct billing is not an option, we provide a receipt you can present to your carrier as proof of payment.
Yes. Your plan will most likely cover chiropractic care, along with other products such as braces (back, knee, and more), orthotics (shoe insoles), and TENS machines.
Yes. We regularly help patients recovering from motor vehicle accident injuries such as whiplash, neck and back pain, and soft-tissue strain. If you've been in a car accident, your treatment may be covered through your auto insurance, and our team can help you understand the process and get started.
Yes. We support patients recovering from work-related injuries and can assist with WSIB claims. If you've been hurt on the job, reach out and our team will walk you through how to begin treatment and what's needed for your claim.
