Welcome to the Bedford Chiropractic Inc. website. This site was designed to help potential Metro Halifax and Bedford area patients make informed decisions when considering treatment by a chiropractor, and to help our existing patients with information on home exercises/rehabilitation, ergonomics and other self help topics.

Chiropractic is one of the largest primary contact health professions in Canada with over 5000 practitioners. Sometimes thought of as complimentary or alternative medicine, chiropractic is a hands-on treatment dealing with nerve, muscle and joint complaints. It's a drug-free, non-invasive manual procedure used to treat problems of the musculoskeletal system like back pain, knee pain, neck pain and even arthritis pain, whiplash and migraine headache.

We also offer the Metro Halifax and Bedford area massage therapy services for the treatment of back pain, whiplash, strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tension and stress. Massage therapy can work well in conjunction with complimentary or alternative medicine and health care professionals like chiropractors to help relieve pain.

		Mission Statement To use scientifically acceptable and evidence-based application of chiropractic treatment and rehabilitative exercises to assist our patients in resolving muscle, joint and bone compliants.
Our Clinic focuses on treating neuromusculoskeletal disorders - a fancy name for nerve, muscle, joint/bone complaints.   Treatment for complaints like: Low back pain Disc injuries or "Sciatica" Whiplash injuries Neck pain (with or without arm pain) Headaches		Patient Referral Bedford Chiropractic always welcomes new patients. No medical referral necessary. If you know of anyone that could benefit from care please share your own positive experiences and encourage them to seek help. Why refer friends and family to the clinic?

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts specializing in treatment of certain musculo-skeletal conditions. We focus on those conditions that cause loss of joint mobility, pain, stiffness, altered posture or movement and symptoms resulting from those conditions. We use what we feel are scientifically acceptable treatment approaches. In the same way that dentists are doctors for your teeth and jaw, we see chiropractors as doctors for your spine, muscles and joints.

What can you expect from Bedford Chiropractic? You are entitled to have the following things explained: What is the problem? What is the recommended treatment? What is the prognosis with (or without) treatment? In addition to any other questions you have.

You are free to choose you own care. Regular treatments, supportive care for a recurrent complaint or acute care for an injury. Of course most patients are advised on appropriate exercises and injury avoidance. We can suggest options based on clinical experience but it is up to you as a patient to decide how to manage your own health.

Treatment

You will always have the choice to accept or decline any examination or treatment procedure. Depending upon your condition and its severity, you may be seen for a period of weeks or months to complete the treatment plan. Treatment may consist of gentle joint mobilization, manipulation, traction and massage, stretches and exercises to help reduce the likelihood of re-occurrence. What to expect with your first visit to our clinic. In addition, some patients may benefit from pain management approaches, including trigger point therapy, muscle release techniques, heat and/or ice. Physical therapy modalities such as ultra-sound, electrical stimulation, etc., may also be employed. What clothes are required? We also provide limited nutritional, lifestyle and health counselling where needed. Patient comfort is a high priority. Treatment pain or discomfort is seldom necessary. We ask you to keep us informed of any changes needed to improve your comfort.