Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have questions about chiropractic care, physiotherapy, or registered massage therapy? Our FAQ page provides detailed answers to common questions about our services, treatments, and what to expect during your visit to ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy in Abbotsford. Explore our FAQ section to learn more and get the information you need to make informed decisions about your health and wellness.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Our mission is “Helping People Live Healthier Lives”.
Our chiropractors all come from different backgrounds and offer a variety of different techniques. Our team utilizes a manual therapy approach to diagnose, treat and prevent conditions involving the spine, pelvis, joints, and nervous system. Our chiropractors apply a broad combination of different treatments ranging from exercises and non-invasive therapies to spinal manipulation. A comprehensive history & physical examination will be taken during the initial assessment allowing our chiropractors to provide a precise management plan.
At ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, you’ll find a chiropractor in Abbotsford dedicated to helping you reach your health goals. Beyond chiropractic care, we can help you develop a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutritional advice. To get started, give our office a call right away!
Our Chiropractors in Abbotsford are Dedicated to Their Patients’ Well-Being
ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy offers the greatest chiropractic care for people and families to help them attain their optimal level of health and well-being, rather than just pain relief. It’s just one of the many ways we differ from the competition.
Inspiring and Motivating People
Inspire and empower individuals to lead the healthiest lives possible is our goal statement. Because of this, we know that our bodies are capable of functioning, healing, and re-creating. When the spine is out of alignment, it causes problems for the nervous system. So that natural healing may take place, we’re working to remove the barriers to this inborn ability.
A chiropractor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.
Generally speaking, yes – chiropractic care is considered safe when performed by trained and licensed professionals. However, like any medical procedure, it carries some level of risk.
Yes, chiropractors are often used as a natural method to relieve back pain. They use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments.
Despite popular belief, chiropractic treatment can be used to address a wide range of physical problems, including migraines and headaches, chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and pain from injuries or muscular strain, to name just a few.
Common concerns, conditions, and issues that we help with are back pain, headaches, sciatica, neck pain, and pain from auto accidents.
Our chiropractic team at ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy is ready to meet with you and learn more about your health concerns. We’ll work with you to come up with a plan that works best for your needs. We’re excited to meet you and look forward to working with you.
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, we offer a range of services to help improve your well-being.
Our chiropractic services include spinal adjustments, sports injury treatment, prenatal chiropractic care, and rehabilitation for work or car accident injuries.
We also provide physiotherapy and registered massage therapy.
Our team of licensed professionals uses state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques to provide the best care possible for our patients.
We also provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or just looking to improve your overall health, we’re here to help.
The operating hours for Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy in Abbotsford, BC are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, our skilled chiropractors treat various pain and injuries.
We commonly handle cases involving back pain, neck pain, headaches, and whiplash. We also treat injuries related to sports, work, and auto accidents.
Our chiropractors are experienced in addressing issues like sciatica, herniated discs, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis pain.
Furthermore, we can help you with more complex conditions such as fibromyalgia, TMJ disorders, and vertigo.
Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive care to help you regain and maintain your health and well-being.
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, the approach toward treatment is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based.
Our team of chiropractors, physiotherapists, and registered massage therapists work collaboratively to create customized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs and health goals.
We utilize a wide range of therapeutic modalities including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, education, and lifestyle changes, aiming to not only treat symptoms but to address the root cause of the problem for long-term health improvement.
Our goal is to empower our patients to take an active role in their recovery and ongoing health maintenance.
No, you do not typically need a referral from your primary care doctor to see a chiropractor. However, some insurance providers may require one for coverage purposes.
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, we prioritize our patients’ comfort and satisfaction. You are greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere when you step through our doors. We cherish your trust in us and ensure your care plan is tailored to your needs and lifestyle.
Our chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists are highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. They take the time to listen, explain your condition, and answer any questions you may have.
We strive to ensure every visit is a positive experience. Our state-of-the-art facilities are clean and comfortable, equipped with the latest technologies to provide effective treatment. Whether you are here for pain relief or wellness care, our goal is to help you achieve optimal health.
We value the feedback from our patients and continuously work towards improving our services. We look forward to welcoming you to Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy.
The response time to chiropractic treatment varies based on the individual and their specific condition or injury. Some people might experience immediate relief while others may need several sessions over weeks or months before they notice significant improvement.
We are primary care practitioners, and you DO NOT require a physician’s referral to make an appointment. These organizations fund our patients.
Insurances We Direct Bill:
Blue Cross
Greenshields
Manulife
Canada Life
Desjardins
D.A. Townley
Chamber of Commerce
Sunlife
Industrial Alliance
Maximum Benefit
Group Health
Claim Secure
Johnston Group
RWAM
People’s Corporation
Medavie
We Can Direct Bill On Behalf Of:
ICBC
WCB
MSP
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, we provide several appointment booking options for our valued patients’ convenience. You can book your appointment through:
- Phone Booking: You can call our clinic directly during office hours. Our friendly staff will be there to assist you.
- Email: You can also send us an email with your preferred date, time, and service, and we will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your appointment.
- In-Person: You can always visit our Abbotsford, BC, clinic to book your in-person appointment.
Remember, we’re here to provide the best care possible for any type of service you need, whether it’s chiropractic, physiotherapy, or registered massage therapy.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with booking, feel free to contact us.
The cost of chiropractic care can vary depending on the severity of the condition being treated, the number of visits needed, and the location of the practice.
At Altus Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, we strive to make our services as affordable as possible, and we offer a range of payment options to suit different budgets. We also accept most insurance plans, and we are happy to help you navigate your coverage.
Chiropractic is derived from the Greek terms cheir and praktos, which imply “done by hand” when put together. It was selected by Daniel David Palmer, the man who invented chiropractic therapy.
Harvey Lillard, a partially deaf janitor, had a chiropractic adjustment by D.D. Palmer in 1895 and later stated that the alteration had improved his hearing.
Chiropractic doctors have been using spinal adjustments to heal clients with back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscular strain, headaches, and migraines for over a century since D.D. Palmer founded the first chiropractic college two years later. Dr. Palmer’s work continues to have a positive impact on the lives of millions of people today.
Prior to enrolling in a chiropractic institution, prospective chiropractors must have completed at least four years of undergraduate study in the basic sciences or have several years of experience in another health care area.
When learning how to diagnose and treat your body, chiropractic students must spend at least 4,200 hours with their teacher and 1,000 hours in clinical training under close supervision in order to assist your body heal and get back to its normal, fully functional state.
Our chiropractic team at ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy is ready to meet with you and learn more about your health concerns. We’ll work with you to come up with a plan that works best for your needs. We’re excited to meet you and look forward to working with you.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
We treat Sports Injuries, Neck and Back Pain, Post Operative Total Hip/Knee Rehabilitation.
- Assessment and Exercise Recommendation Based on Individual Needs
- Therapeutic Manipulations: Manual and Manipulative (spine and extremities)
- Home Exercise Programs
- Intramuscular Stimulation/Dry Needling
- Ultrasound, neuromuscular stimulation and laser modalities
- Customer Education and Information
Sports and physical activities play a significant role in many people’s lives; our physiotherapists have vast experience dealing with athletes who appreciate this. Sports involvement, coaching, and/or training are a part of every one of our physiotherapists’ professional lives.
As soon as you are injured while participating in sports or outside of it, one of our physiotherapists will make sure that your rehabilitation brings you back to the level of competition at which you were before your accident. Exercises will contain both rehabilitative and preventative components to the treatment. Exercises for core stability and strength will be combined with sports-specific drills.
IMS/dry needling can be used to treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions. IMS includes evaluating the affected area and inserting a thin and flexible needle into shortened muscles. The needle contracts the muscle, which then relaxes and lengthens in response. There’s nothing injected into the body’s organs or tissues. After the therapy, many clients report that they are hurting for around 24 hours until their pain symptoms lessen or go away completely.
A number of health conditions can benefit from IMS therapy, including:
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Whiplash injuries of the neck
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Frozen Shoulder
Every age group, from children to the elderly.
What do you mean by the term “Core”?
These deep stabilizing muscles comprise the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, multifidus, and pelvic floor muscles and are together referred to as the core. The core muscles are only anticipatory of the contraction of the body’s big movement muscles, not the real creators of movement. This gives your spinal and pelvic joints the stability they need to protect you as you move.
It is important to have a strong core since it helps to prevent back injuries as well as having an impact on other areas of the body. A strong core helps avoid and recover from hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and neck injuries by providing a stable base of support for arm and leg movement. In addition, it aids in the development of greater consistency, stamina, and strength for a variety of daily activities, including sports and work.
To strengthen your body’s deep stabilizing muscles and enhance their timing in connection to other bodily motions, our Abbotsford physiotherapists will instruct you in a precise series of progressive activities. As you continue through the levels, you will learn more dynamic motions that may be customized for your own sport, job, or activity.
Traction or spinal decompression is used to treat a wide range of usually chronic back and neck problems. In order to decompress the spine at predetermined levels, the decompression/traction device applies a traction force along the spine’s long axis.
Traction and decompression can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica or other nerve entrapments
- Disc herniation
- Disc protrusion
- Degenerative disc disease
- Osteoarthritis of the spine
- Spinal stenosis
- Decreased range of motion in the neck or low back
- Pain, numbness, tingling, pins, and needles in the arms or legs
At the beginning of your treatment, your physiotherapist will do a complete evaluation of your condition to see if spinal decompression/traction is a good fit. Along with a spinal evaluation, your physiotherapist will examine your core and any other areas that are connected to your symptoms. You’ll also receive instruction, core and postural exercises, and home exercises if spinal decompression/traction is considered necessary.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
We believe that each person is special and deserves to be treated with respect, honesty, and a genuine interest in their well-being. No two therapies should ever be the same, just as no two bodies are the same in the real world.
We are dedicated and passionate about wellness and how it connects to you at our multi-disciplinary clinic. To ensure that the care you receive with us is of the highest caliber, we only employ therapists that are passionate about injury and kinesthetic therapy as well as soothing, thoroughly relaxing, and healing therapies.
We take a solution-focused approach. In order to keep you in peak physical condition, we will first establish a healthy baseline for you and then create treatment goals to help prevent injury.
We want you to go back to doing what you enjoy as soon as possible.
We are a team of passionate professionals doing what we love to give back, help others, and pass on their well-honed skills to you.
We offer:
- Massage therapy
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
In order to help you go on with your life, we give you the resources and skills you need. We’re excited to meet you and look forward to working with you.
If we’re not available, you can reach us directly by phone and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours. We’re also in the heart of Abbotsford, and we’re willing to work with you to find a solution.
We take the time to learn about you and your medical history so that we can customize your care. We are passionate about what we do and want to provide you with the best possible treatment. RMTs are regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC).
Most major insurance providers are direct-billed to us. Medical fees are avoided, and you get the greatest RMT treatment available. Yes, we handle ICBC claims as well.
ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy of Abbotsford
32920 Ventura Ave #101, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6J3
+1 (604) 853-3212
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Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Contact ALTUS Chiropractic & Physiotherapy in Abbotsford to schedule your session. Our dedicated team is here to help you reach your wellness goals with personalized care.