Chiropractic Care — Evidence-informed care to relieve pain and restore function
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a hands-on approach focused on helping your body move better, reducing pain, and improving overall function. By assessing your spine, joints, and muscles, Dr. Notley identifies areas where movement is restricted or stress is causing discomfort. Treatment is designed to restore mobility, support recovery, and help you get back to the activities that matter most, whether that’s sports, work, or daily life.
Techniques include adjustments, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, and personalized exercises, all tailored to your body and goals. Each plan of care is individualized, so you receive the right combination of techniques for your specific situation.
Over the years, Dr. Notley has integrated evidence-informed approaches, using the latest research to guide which techniques and exercises are most effective for each patient. This ensures your care is not only safe and precise, but also aligned with what science shows works best for improving movement, reducing pain, and preventing recurrence.
How Chiropractic Helps Pain & Injuries
Chiropractic care works by addressing the root factors that contribute to pain and limited movement, rather than just masking symptoms. For many people, discomfort comes from joints that aren’t moving properly, tight or overworked muscles, or imbalances that develop over time. Dr. Notley combines adjustments, joint mobilizations, soft tissue techniques, and personalized exercises to restore normal movement patterns, relieve pain, and improve function.
For those dealing with back pain, targeted adjustments and specific exercises can reduce pressure, improve spinal mobility, and rebuild strength to prevent recurring episodes. If you’re experiencing neck pain, chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment and movement, easing tension, and helping you return to daily activities with confidence.
Chiropractic care is not just about short-term relief. By identifying movement limitations, correcting imbalances, and teaching patients how to support their own recovery, it helps reduce the risk of future injuries and promotes long-term function. Each plan is tailored to your body and your goals, so you can stay active and enjoy life without letting pain hold you back.
Techniques We Use
At Dr. Notley’s clinic, every technique is chosen to meet your specific needs and goals. Care often begins with chiropractic adjustments, also called manipulations, which help restore proper movement to your spine and joints. These adjustments reduce stiffness, improve mobility, and relieve discomfort.
Joint mobilizations are used to gently improve movement in areas that are restricted, supporting a more natural range of motion without forcing the body. Soft tissue therapy, including targeted release techniques, helps relax tight muscles, reduce tension, and improve circulation to support healing.
In addition to hands-on care, personalized therapeutic exercises are prescribed to strengthen weak areas, improve endurance, and maintain mobility long-term. These exercises empower you to take an active role in your recovery and help prevent future injuries.
By combining these techniques, Dr. Notley creates a comprehensive, evidence-informed plan that addresses your pain, restores function, and gets you back to the activities that matter most.
Expected Outcomes
When you follow a treatment plan with Dr. Notley, you can expect more than just temporary relief. Most patients notice reduced pain, improved mobility, and better function within the first few visits, though results vary depending on the condition and how long it’s been present.
Beyond immediate relief, chiropractic care and athletic therapy work together to:
- Restore confidence in movement so you can return to your daily activities, sports, or training.
- Reduce the risk of future injuries by addressing underlying movement restrictions or imbalances.
- Improve posture, strength, and endurance to support long-term health.
- Provide strategies and exercises to help you manage symptoms at home and maintain gains over time.
Dr. Notley’s goal is not just to alleviate pain, but to help you regain control of your body and stay active without fear of recurring injuries. Every plan is individualized, so you get results that matter to you and your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions can chiropractic care help with?
Are chiropractic adjustments safe?
Yes. Dr. Notley uses evidence-informed techniques and carefully evaluates each patient before treatment. Adjustments and mobilizations are performed to maximize benefit while minimizing risk.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the severity and duration of your condition. After a thorough assessment, Dr. Notley will provide a personalized plan outlining frequency, expected progress, and exercises you can do at home.
Will chiropractic care hurt?
Some patients may feel mild soreness after adjustments or soft tissue therapy, similar to the sensation after exercise. This usually resolves quickly and is part of the body adapting to improved movement.
How is chiropractic care different from other treatments?
Chiropractic care focuses on restoring movement and function, not just masking pain. Combined with athletic therapy, it addresses the underlying factors that contribute to injury, helping you recover faster and maintain results.
Can I combine chiropractic care with other treatments?
Absolutely. Chiropractic care often compliments other medical or athletic therapy/physiotherapy approaches. Dr. Notley coordinates with your healthcare team when necessary to ensure safe, effective care.