Chiropractic & Orthotics
Hands-On Therapy That Gets Results in St. John’s
What is a Chiropractor?
A Chiropractor is a healthcare professional emphasizing diagnosis, prevention, and management of musculoskeletal conditions. InMotion’s chiropractor will work with you to improve the relationship between your spine and your nervous system. This will help you live a healthier and pain-free life. We also educate our clients on how they can improve their well-being through exercises or other practices.
InMotion’s Chiropractor has specific training in spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) which allows her to provide adjustments using highly-skilled and precise movements of the vertebrae offering:
- Individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic soft tissue injuries
- Evidence-based care
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- Functional restoration of strength and movement
- Independent and team assessments
Who Should Visit a Chiropractor at InMotion?
InMotion provides chiropractic care to individuals of all ages, including children, teens, adults, and senior citizens located in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Injuries to the spine can occur at any age for a variety of reasons. These can include motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls, and even sports injuries. Having the slightest injury to your spine can make everyday tasks painful and difficult to complete. These daily tasks can include getting dressed in the morning or going for a walk. If you have been afflicted by any of these physical problems, please contact us to consult about how we can help.
What Conditions Does InMotion Treat?
If you are experiencing sciatica, lower back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches, or any other pain involving your nervous system, InMotion’s chiropractor can help!
Common conditions treated by our chiropractor:
Head and Neck
- Myofascial Pain
- Headaches (tension/migraine)
- Whiplash
Upper Back
- Postural Stress
- Tendinitis
- Osteoporosis
Lower Back
- Sciatica
- Muscle tension / stiffness
- Pregnancy-related pain
Our Approach
Our chiropractor, located in St. John’s, use a holistic approach to improve your overall wellbeing. She uses the latest techniques which may include manipulation, soft tissue therapy, exercise, education, various modalities, and rehabilitation. Other diversified techniques include:
Thompson
Uses segmental drop table system that takes advantage of the spines orientation to enhance the force applied to the segment being adjusted.
Activator
Uses a small hand-held instrument to deliver a gentle impulse force to the spine with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted spinal vertebra or joint. It is an alternative to the traditional manual form of spinal manipulation.
Diversified
This is the most common adjustment technique used by chiropractors. It uses a high-velocity, low amplitude thrust to release a joint. The goal is to restore proper movement and alignment of spinal and joint dysfunction.
These techniques are used to help our clients improve their flexibility and the movement in their neck, shoulders, and back. Our chiropractic services, located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, focuses on creating a long-term plan that will help correct the issues related to your spine. We provide high-quality service to our clients in a safe, encouraging environment. We are proud to be considered one of the best chiropractic service providers in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Custom Orthotics:
Using a digital imaging system, our Chiropractor can create the perfect custom orthotic for you. Custom orthotics reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. We can create custom orthotics for a variety of different lifestyles, including:
- Active
- Industrial
- Dress shoe
- Specialty categories (i.e. ultra-young soles)
InMotion’s Chiropractor
Dr. Alanna McDonald is the current President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Association and is also a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Board. Alanna completed her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2008, from Cleveland Chiropractic College and has been practicing as a Chiropractor since 2008.
Insurance
We accept most major insurance companies and have direct billing available!
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