​Ajax Health Clinic

Chiropody

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Chiropodists are trained to treat a variety of different foot issues. Their treatments may include footwear advice, custom made or customized footwear, custom orthotics and ankle braces, therapeutic modalities, ultrasound, tens, stretching, strengthening, heat/cold, steroid injection or oral medications, minor surgical procedures, hands-on care as well as nail and skin management. Some of the procedures and problems that a chiropodist may treat are as follows: thickened toenails, ingrown toenails, fungal nail or skin conditions. Foot, ankle, knee, hip or back pain. Corns and calluses, plantar warts, diabetic wound care, arthritic foot care, bunions and other toe deformities, dry and cracked skin, congenital foot deformities, neural and peripheral neuropathies, sports injury and repetitive strain injuries.

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Chiropractic

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Chiropractic is a regulated healthcare profession in Canada that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any issues related to muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, or bones of the body. Our chiropractic services offered at Ajax Health Clinic involve 1 on 1 sessions with a talented chiropractor to lead you through all your rehabilitation needs. Our chiropractors have extensive knowledge in diagnosis, management and treatment of a plethora of musculoskeletal conditions.

 

Chiropractic treatment begins with an in-depth assessment prior to treatment where your chiropractor works with you to understand what the root cause of your issue is. Following your initial consultation and comprehensive movement screen, a plan will be developed on how your chiropractor can help you best. Chiropractic treatment includes patient education, rehabilitative exercises, spinal manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy and more! While there are many different aspects of care, it comes down to what you and your chiropractor decide works best for you specifically; no two treatment plans are the same!

 

While chiropractic is popularly known to help with back and neck pain, chiropractors are well-equipped to handle any complaint related to the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, or bones of the body. Chiropractic may also be helpful for any of the following complaints:

 

• pain relief & management

• improving posture 

• increasing mobility and flexibility

• improving strength and function

• improving workplace ergonomics

Massage Therapy

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The CMTO defines massage therapy as "the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain".  Massage Therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and improves health and wellbeing by action on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical dysfunction and pain can be relived or prevented.

While massage is used to treat stress, injuries, tension, Pregnancy, Headaches, surgeries of all varieties, Registered Massage Therapists are qualified to treat all sorts of injuries both acute and chronic. It covers, but is not limited to, pre and postnatal treatments, repetitive strain problems, chronic pain, swelling and edema, mastitis, muscle aches and pains, decreased range of motion or pain throughout a movement, tendonitis, TMJ dysfunction, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, sinusitis, sprains and strains, carpal tunnel, whiplash, IT Band pain/contractures, and many more! It also helps manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's, asthma and emphysema, diabetes, cancer and many more.

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Acupuncture

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Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body - the needles are inserted to various depths. Acupuncture is used to effectively treat:

Allergies, Sinusitis, Headaches, TMJ, Back Pain, Sciatica, Musculoskeletal Problems, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Addictions, Indigestion, Constipation, Sexual Dysfunction, Post-Operative Recovery, Palliative Care, Menstrual Irregularities, Menopause, Conception Difficulties, Pregnancy, Lactation Difficulties, Postpartum, Ovarian and Uterine Problems, Prostate, Infertility, Impotence, Asthma, Cough, Digestive Problems, Behavioural Problems, Ear Infections, Sleep Problems, Prevention, Stress Management, Wellness, Seasonal Attunement.

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Naturopathic Medicine

 

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct form of primary health care that blends modern scientific knowledge with natural and traditional healing methods. Naturopathic Doctors assess the health of patients by taking a detailed health history, performing physical exams, and ordering laboratory tests. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to determine the underlying cause of the illness, treat the whole individual and to support the body towards their journey to health with individualised treatment plans.

Naturopathic care can be used to treat women’s health concerns, digestive complaints, immune issues, mental wellness, dermatological concerns etc.

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Physiotherapy

 

Physiotherapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. It works with patients whose movements may be undermined by aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards. A physical therapist seeks to identify and maximize quality of life and movement potential through prevention, intervention (treatment), promotion, habilitation and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something they can no longer do properly or at all, but used to be able to - i.e. restoring an ability or abilities. Promotion means the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health.

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Osteopathy

 

The medical practice that emphasizes the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles. This therapy is a unique holistic (whole body) approach to health care. Osteopaths do not simply concentrate on treating the problem area, but use manual techniques to balance all the systems of the body, to provide overall good health and wellbeing.
Using manual 'hands on' techniques to improve circulation and correct altered biomechanics, without the use of drugs.