https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/biography daily 0.75 2023-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f87b2c30ac4e36254cf99fa/17b44bb4-a632-49fc-8c96-a8f68d17a29b/clinic+sport+pics.jpg Biography - Meet Dr. Verners Education: Post Doctorate: Fellowship in Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation), Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada), 2004 Professional: Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 1995 Graduate: Master of Science (Physical Education), University of Alberta, 1985 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Physical Education (Athletic Training & Conditioning), University of Alberta, 1984 Post Graduate Training: Active Release Techniques (Credentialed Provider) KinesioTape FAKTR Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation Administrative Experience: Board of Director; SportMedBC 2006-2012 Board of Director; College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) 2000-2010 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/contactus daily 0.75 2020-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f87b2c30ac4e36254cf99fa/1602741600932-O6L3ZY8UUM7UT28KOYPP/eagle-1.png Contact Us https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/chiropractic daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f87b2c30ac4e36254cf99fa/1602739258496-JCWZ90DMIXE31ISH8JH4/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506076.jpg Chiropractic - What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a Greek term meaning "Treatment by Hand". It is a branch of health care specializing in the correction of biomechanical disorders of the spinal column and peripheral joint system. Chiropractors have long recognized the importance of a wellness focus (considering the role of the mind, body & spirit) when dealing with health care. Chiropractic care is not an alternative to traditional medical care but a complement to it. It is the aim of chiropractic care to work together with other health professionals in a multi-disciplinary fashion to the benefit of the patient. Chiropractic care is considered drugless and conservative. The explanation of chiropractic care as putting bones back into place to remove nerve interference is no longer valid or acceptable. The description of chiropractic care is now one of: Correcting biomechanical dysfunction in the joints (joint restriction / dysfunction) and soft tissues with spinal manipulation and soft tissue therapies (trigger points, massage, stretches). Utilizing physical therapy modalities (electrical current, ice, heat) to promote healing, reduce inflammation and to relax splinting of muscle Giving rehabilitative exercises (flexibility, strength, endurance), to assist in injury recovery and prevent re-occurrence of injuries and symptoms. Educating patients on the nature of the injury, posture, exercise, lifestyle, and prevention. If your examination revealed areas of your spine that are malfunctioning, this can often result in nervous system compromise, impairment to the muscles that support the spine, damage to soft tissues of the spine, and sets in motion a degenerative process. Researchers refer to this five-part problem as the Vertebral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f87b2c30ac4e36254cf99fa/1602739656698-7E9AT4YI5A7GNXHJIKMA/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506164.jpg Chiropractic - What To Expect & Rehabilitation The major objective in the first visit is, by a thorough history (using various questionnaires, diagrams, and direct one to one history taking), and examination (using appropriate orthopedic and neurological exams, imaging as necessary (x-ray's, etc), and specialized chiropractic analysis (assessing function of joints, the relationship between sites of muscle and joint dysfunction and pain; referred pain, postural effects, compensation reactions), to render an accurate diagnosis so that it may be determined if chiropractic treatment will benefit the patient. Once a diagnosis is established a specific and appropriate treatment program is initiated or the patient is referred to the appropriate health care provider (medical doctor, specialist (orthopedist, rheumatologist, etc., massage therapist, physiotherapist)) who may best serve their condition. Possible treatment situations: Uncomplicated Acute Pain is less than 3 weeks duration, with no significant trauma. The patient exhibits progressive recovery from an injury at a rate greater than or equal to the expectation from the natural history (4-8 weeks). Complicated Acute and Chronic Pain is more than 3-6 weeks in duration, and has significant trauma. The patients exhibits regression or delayed recovery in comparison with expectations from the natural history. Complicating factors are: pain for more than 8 days prior to treatment, severe pain, 4 or more previous episodes of pain, underlying structural changes re-injury during the course of treatment. Supportive Care / Elective Care- Supportive care is therapeutically necessary care for patients who despite rehabilitative exercises and other lifestyle modifications, fail to sustain therapeutic gains (relief from pain) after treatment withdrawal. Reasons may include ongoing stress at work and activities of daily living. Elective Care is at the option of the patient who wishes to maintain optimum function with preventive/maintenance care. Some patients, for example, wish to have functional pathology (joint fixation / restriction) treated before pain and disability develop. https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/home-1 daily 1.0 2023-07-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/back-pain-core-stability daily 0.75 2020-10-15 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/newsletter daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/videos daily 0.75 2024-05-03 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/exercises daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/common-injuries daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/nutrition-supplements daily 0.75 2025-10-03 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/therapy-rehabilitation daily 0.75 2020-10-17 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/office-ergonomics daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/conditions-of-the-neck-shoulders daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/miscellaneous daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/research daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/conditions-of-the-lower-extremity daily 0.75 2020-10-16 https://www.vernerschiropractic.ca/posture daily 0.75 2020-10-16