New Hamburg Chiropractic Care

Did you know that chiropractic treatment can consist of more than just manual adjustments?

At the New Hamburg Wellness Centre, our Chiropractors utilize an integrated approach to treatment that is tailored to each specific individual.  

Some of the Chiropractic Techniques employed in our office include:

• Laser Therapy
• Medical Acupuncture
• Electrotherapy
• Activator Method
• Rehabilitative Exercise Prescription
• Active Release Therapy (ART)
• Graston Soft Tissue Therapy
  
  
  

By offering a variety of treatment options, we are able to determine a treatment plan that is most effective and best for YOU!

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Services Offered

The New Hamburg Wellness Centre is a multidisciplinary clinic offering chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, medical acupuncture, osteopathy, naturopathic medicine, custom orthotic therapy, nursing foot care, and clinical social work and counselling.

Our focus is to provide exceptional clinical services with consistency and honesty to assist individuals in achieving optimal health and wellness.

SERVICES OFFERED AT NEW HAMBURG WELLNESS CENTRE:

Chiropractic Care

A large majority of patients who seek chiropractic care do so for complaints of the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and bones).  Our chiropractors provide diagnosis, treatment and management of these complaints. 

Our New Hamburg Chiropractors utilize an integrated approach to treatment that is tailored to each specific individual. Listed below is a sampling of chiropractic techniques employed in our office.

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• Medical Acupuncture
• Laser Therapy
• Shockwave Therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Rehabilitative Exercise Prescription
• Concussion Management
• Graston Soft Tissue Therapy
• Active Release Therapy (ART)
• Custom Orthotic Therapy

For more information on Chiropractic Care, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/nhwc_chiropractic.html

Registered Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is the hands-on treatment of the soft tissues in the body including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. It is an effective treatment approach that helps alleviate soft tissue discomfort that may arise from injury, muscular and joint overuse, repetitive strain, and chronic pain.

Our New Hamburg Registered Massage Therapists also have training to provide specialized services such as Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy, Labour, and Infant Massage, Lymph Drainage Techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, and Hydrotherapy.  See the practitioner profiles for details.

For more information on Registered Massage Therapy, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_massage.html

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are skilled in prevention, assessment and management of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.

Physiotherapy utilizes various treatment techniques including manual therapy and rehabilitative exercise prescription to help you become more functional in your daily activities.

For more information on Physiotherapy, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_physiotherapy.html

Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a 2000-year-old Chinese treatment in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists many different conditions that can legitimately be treated by acupuncture. There are many successful applications of acupuncture for acute and chronic muscle and joint pain. 

For more information on Medical Acupuncture, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_acupuncture.html

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a natural and gentle hands-on therapy that treats the individual as an integrated whole. Its aim is to restore balance and function not only to the joints and to the spine, but also to organs and neurological tissues. These hands-on techniques are performed after years of professional training and clinical practice.

Osteopathy treats many types of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, and is also good for general maintenance of the body. Treatment techniques may involve elements of soft tissue work, joint mobilizations, cranial sacral therapy, muscle energy, and fascial release. All techniques are relaxing and not painful, making the treatment experience safe and enjoyable.

For more information on Osteopathy, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_osteopathy.html

Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy involves the application of specific wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. The K-Laser has been shown to decrease pain, reduce swelling/inflammation and enhance tissue repair. It does this by increasing microcirculation, allowing more red blood cells with oxygen to reach injured tissues to help with healing. It will also increase venous and lymphatic drainage from the injured region. At the cellular level, it stimulates enzymes which will improve the rate at which energy is made in the cell. More energy in the cell means a quicker healing process.

For more information on Laser Therapy, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_lasertherapy.html

Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics correct faulty foot mechanics by normalizing motion and offering shock absorption. Orthotics are mechanical aids that fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole - and they have the advantage of having been custom-made from precise imprints of your feet.

The most effective orthotics are custom-designed devices specifically crafted to meet the needs of the particular individual. Mechanical dysfunction in our feet has the ability to put undue stress on other parts of the body, predisposing us to wear and tear and injury. Prevention and correction is key!  Many people have experienced the benefits of custom orthotics. Let us help you to stay active, mobile, and healthy. If you think custom orthotics may be of benefit to you, book your Advanced Computer Gait and Orthotic Analysis today.

For more information on Custom Orthotics, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_orthotic.html

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors assist patients of all ages in disease prevention and improving overall health through stimulating the natural healing power of the body.

Here is  a list of Common Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors:

• Fatigue
• Skin conditions
• Seasonal allergies
• Digestive problems
• Cardiovascular issues
• Respiratory conditions
• Immune system issues
• Detoxification and Weight loss protocols
• Women's, Men's and Children's health issues

For more information on Naturopathic Medicine, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_naturopathic.html

Nursing Foot Care

Foot Care Nurses typically deal with the nails and skin of the foot.  In addition to these basic services, an Advanced Foot Care Nurse (AFCN) is also qualified to perform specialized treatments for high-risk clients including those individuals with arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes.

Nursing Foot Care services may include:

·       Treatment of ingrown toenails

·       Treatment of thick, hard and fungal nails

·   Reduction and/or removal of heavy calluses and painful corns

·   Helpful teaching techniques to promote prevention of specific foot issues

Many foot problems are avoidable with proper preventative care and maintenance. Regular foot care treatments offer the potential for improved mobility, reduced pain, and a higher quality of life. It is most

For more information on Nursing Foot Care, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_footcare.html

Clinical Social Work & Counselling

Our Clinical Social Work and Counselling services provide a variety of areas of expertise to help individuals and families with matters such as child and adult mental health, depression, anxiety, addictions, domestic violence, child abuse, custody and access disputes, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) rehabilitation and chronic pain just to name a few. Recovery is a subjective experience, and depending on the circumstance, a combination of interventions and modalities that best suit the specific needs of an individual can be used during treatment sessions.

In addition to offering clinical counselling and therapy, this service also provides general social work supports that may include but are not limited to connecting individuals and their families to the most appropriate resources in the community, making referrals for their family members to different/other service providers, as well as general navigation of the social system (for example Ontario Housing, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability, court services just to name a few).

For more information on Clinical Social Work & Counselling, visit: https://www.nhwc.ca/so_counselling.html

New Hamburg Laser Therapy

Class IV K-Lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. The painless application of laser energy has been shown to:

·         decrease pain

·         reduce swelling/inflammation and

·         enhance tissue repair

It does this by increasing microcirculation, allowing more red blood cells with oxygen to reach injured tissues to help with healing. It will also increase venous and lymphatic drainage from the injured region. At the cellular level, it stimulates the Cytochrome-Oxidase enzyme which will improve the rate at which energy is made in the cell. More energy in the cell means a quicker healing process.

Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with:

• Low Back Pain & Sciatica
• Neck Pain & Headaches
• Mid & Upper Back Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Muscle Strains & Spasms
• Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Osteoarthritis & Bursitis
• Shoulder & Elbow Pain
• Wrist & Hand Conditions
• Hip & Knee Pain
• Ankle Sprains
• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Sports Injuries
• Auto & Work Related Injuries
• Post-surgical Healing

K-Laser Patient Education Video from K-LaserUSA on Vimeo.

K-Laser Ease of Use and Patient Satisfaction from K-LaserUSA on Vimeo.

For more information on K-Laser Therapy visit:  http://www.k-laser.com/medical-patients For more information on Laser Therapy available at the New Hamburg Wellness Centre visit: http://nhwc.ca/so_lasertherapy.html

K-Laser Therapy Available At New Hamburg Wellness Centre

For more information, visit: http://nhwc.ca/so_lasertherapy.html

The Chiropractic Patient Experience

By Dr. John A. Papa, DC, FCCPOR(C)

 

In last week’s article “An Introduction to Chiropractic Care”, we specifically focused on the training and education of chiropractors, regulation of chiropractic, and the scope of chiropractic care.  This article will focus on the chiropractic patient experience written specifically from the author’s perspective of what patients experience at his private practice.  Individual chiropractic experiences may vary in different chiropractic settings dependent on practitioner interests, experience, education, and training.

 

Chiropractors provide diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders arising from the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bones), such as back pain and neck pain.  Before any treatment is commenced on a prospective chiropractic patient, there are several steps that are taken to ensure the case is one that can be helped with chiropractic care.

 

First, a thorough Medical History is taken which documents an individual's specific complaint and may also include questions concerning past surgeries and illnesses, medication use, general and family health history.  Second, a Physical Examination is performed consisting of orthopedic, neurological, and range of motion testing.  X-rays may also be ordered to help determine the source of pain or dysfunction.  Third, a Diagnosis and Prognosis is provided to the patient to let them know if their complaint(s) can benefit from chiropractic care.  If the complaint will not benefit from chiropractic care, a referral is made to the appropriate health discipline.

 

For all complaints that may benefit from chiropractic care, a proposed treatment plan is communicated to the patient, including type of treatment and duration.  Factors taken into consideration when developing a treatment plan for a particular individual include age, sex, severity and duration of complaint, lifestyle and environmental factors, physical health and fitness, medication use, and any other relevant health conditions.  In addition, factors relating to patient concerns and preferences are also taken into account, because patients always have a choice as to the type of care they wish to receive.

 

Chiropractors are trained to offer multi-modal physical therapy incorporating the use of different techniques commonly employed in combination with each other to decrease pain, stimulate healing, and restore overall function.  Chiropractic adjustments and mobilizations are just one mode of therapy utilized by chiropractors (but not with every patient), to restore normal motion and functioning in joints.  Soft tissue therapy is used to alleviate muscle spasm, decrease scar tissue, and increase pain free ranges of motion.  Electrotherapy involves the application of relaxing therapeutic electrical current or sound waves to the area of injury, dysfunction, or pain (i.e. TENS, interferential current, ultrasound).  Acupuncture can be used to promote healing, decrease pain, and control inflammation.  Rehabilitative exercise prescription may also be used to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and posture.

 

Contemporary chiropractic care provides many options for prospective and current patients seeking effective and safe therapy for their musculoskeletal complaints.  Additional chiropractic resources can be found at:  (www.nhwc.ca), (www.chiropractic.on.ca), and (www.ccachiro.org).

 

This article is a basic summary for educational purposes only.  It is not intended, and should not be considered, as a replacement for consultation, diagnosis or treatment by a duly licensed health practitioner.

 

Benefits of K-Laser Therapy

Class IV laser therapy delivers a therapeutic dosage of laser energy to a larger volume of tissue in a shorter period of time.  Laser therapy reduces pain, enhances healing, modulates inflammation, reduces muscle spasms and is very safe in the hands of a trained laser therapist or Doctor.

 

This You Tube video explains the benefits of K-Laser Therapy, the science behind it, what happens during a treatment, and areas of injuries it can treat.

 

It also features testimonials from patients and athletic trainers who have used and experienced the benefits of K-Laser Therapy firsthand.

 

 

  

K-Laser Therapy is available at the New Hamburg Wellness Centre.  New patients are always welcome.

 

For more information on our clinic, visit http://nhwc.ca/so_lasertherapy.html

 

For more information on K-Laser Therapy visit:  http://www.k-laser.com/medical-patients

Laser Therapy

Class IV K-Lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. The painless application of laser energy has been shown to:

• decrease pain
• reduce swelling/inflammation and
• enhance tissue repair

It does this by increasing microcirculation, allowing more red blood cells with oxygen to reach injured tissues to help with healing. It will also increase venous and lymphatic drainage from the injured region. At the cellular level, it stimulates enzymes which will improve the rate at which energy is made in the cell. More energy in the cell means a quicker healing process.

 

Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with:

- Low Back Pain & Sciatica - Neck Pain & Headaches - Mid & Upper Back Pain - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Muscle Strains & Spasms - Repetitive Stress Injuries - Osteoarthritis & Bursitis - Shoulder & Elbow Pain - Wrist & Hand Conditions - Hip & Knee Pain - Ankle Sprains - Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain - Fibromyalgia - Sports Injuries - Auto & Work Related Injuries - Post-surgical Healing       PATIENT EDUCATION VIDEO         FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LASER THERAPY   Q: Does it hurt? What does a treatment feel like? A: There is little or no sensation during treatment. Occasionally one feels a mild, soothing warmth or tingling. Areas of pain or inflammation may be sensitive briefly before pain reduction.   Q: Are there any side effects or associated risks? A: During more than twenty years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days, as the healing response is more active after treatment.   Q: How many treatments does it take? A: This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions 1 to 6 treatments may be sufficient. Those of a more chronic nature may require 10 to 14 (or more) treatments. Certain conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.   Q: Can it be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment? A: Yes. Laser Therapy is often used with other forms of treatment, including Rehabilitative Exercise and Physical Therapy, Active Release Therapy (ART), Graston Soft Tissue Therapy, and Standard Chiropractic Treatments. These other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.   Q: Am I covered under my Extended Health Care Plan (EHC) for Laser Therapy? A: Many EHC insurance policies cover chiropractic care. This would also include Laser Therapy services which would be billed under the chiropractic coverage umbrella.   Q: Has effectiveness been demonstrated scientifically? A: Yes. There are thousands of published studies demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of Laser Therapy. Among these, there are more than one hundred rigorously controlled, scientific studies that document the effectiveness of laser for many clinical conditions.     For more information on K-Laser Therapy visit:  http://www.k-laser.com/medical-patients

The Benefits Of Laser Therapy

LASER THERAPY

 

Class IV K-Lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. The painless application of laser energy has been shown to:

• decrease pain
• reduce swelling/inflammation and
• enhance tissue repair

It does this by increasing microcirculation, allowing more red blood cells with oxygen to reach injured tissues to help with healing. It will also increase venous and lymphatic drainage from the injured region. At the cellular level, it stimulates enzymes which will improve the rate at which energy is made in the cell. More energy in the cell means a quicker healing process.

Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with:

Low Back Pain & Sciatica Neck Pain & Headaches Mid & Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Muscle Strains & Spasms Repetitive Stress Injuries Osteoarthritis & Bursitis Shoulder & Elbow Pain Wrist & Hand Conditions Hip & Knee Pain Ankle Sprains Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Fibromyalgia Sports Injuries Auto & Work Related Injuries Post-surgical Healing       For more information on K-Laser Therapy visit:  http://www.k-laser.com/medical-patients

Laser Therapy

Class IV K-Lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. The painless application of laser energy has been shown to:

• decrease pain
• reduce swelling/inflammation and
• enhance tissue repair

It does this by increasing microcirculation, allowing more red blood cells with oxygen to reach injured tissues to help with healing. It will also increase venous and lymphatic drainage from the injured region. At the cellular level, it stimulates enzymes which will improve the rate at which energy is made in the cell. More energy in the cell means a quicker healing process.

Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with:

Low Back Pain & Sciatica Neck Pain & Headaches Mid & Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Muscle Strains & Spasms Repetitive Stress Injuries Osteoarthritis & Bursitis Shoulder & Elbow Pain Wrist & Hand Conditions Hip & Knee Pain Ankle Sprains Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Fibromyalgia Sports Injuries Auto & Work Related Injuries Post-surgical Healing     What Are The Specific Benefits of Using K-Laser? World’s first four-wavelength Therapy Laser stimulates a wide variety of tissues Uses continuous and modulating frequencies to promote pain control and healing Has a SuperPulse mode for deeper therapeutic penetration Delivers a higher power allowing for greater dosage and resulting in shorter treatment times Utilizes presets that result in more consistent and safe treatment outcomes The K-Laser is Health Care Practitioner (HCP) operated which means patients get professional expertise and knowledge at all times during treatment. For example, the HCP can incorporate interactive range of motion movements during treatments for optimal access to target tissues.  The HCP can also make any other therapeutic changes as needed during the Laser treatment.   For more information on K- Laser Therapy visit:  http://www.k-laserusa.com/medical-patients   The New Hamburg Wellness Centre is accepting new patients!  No referral is required.

K-Laser in the NY Yankees Training Room

The K-Laser is a Class IV Therapeutic Laser that helps patients with pain, muscle spasms, arthritis, sports injuries, and more.

 

It is used by chiropractors, physical therapists, medical doctors, and athletic trainers - most notably those in the New York Yankee training room....and now at the New Hamburg Wellness Centre!

 

New Patients Welcome!

 

New Hamburg Wellness Centre

338 Waterloo Street, New Hamburg, ON

519.662.4441

www.nhwc.ca