BURLINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CARE SERVICES

Some chiropractors in Burlington do recommend ongoing care—sort of like how you visit a dentist for cleanings. But here's the truth: there’s no strong evidence that routine chiropractic visits (when you’re not in pain or working on a goal) improve your overall health or prevent illness.

We believe in treatment plans that have a clear purpose and a clear end. You come in with a goal—maybe it’s pain relief, moving better, or getting back to a sport—and we work together until you reach it. After that, we’ll give you tools to manage things on your own.

If ongoing visits make sense for your situation, we’ll talk about it and decide together. But long-term care should never be pushed unless it genuinely benefits you. You deserve a plan built around progress, not pressure.

Our Burlington chiropractors also focus on self-care—things like movement, strength, and posture habits—so you don’t have to rely on passive treatments long-term.

Spinal Manipulative Therapy, or SMT, is a quick and targeted movement applied to a joint—often in the spine. It’s commonly called an "adjustment" and can sometimes cause a popping sound, which is just gas being released from the joint. That sound doesn’t mean anything’s being “put back in.”

Some people still think adjustments fix “misalignments” or “subluxations,” but that idea is outdated and doesn’t reflect how we understand the body today. A real vertebral misalignment is a serious injury—not something that gets fixed with a routine adjustment.

What SMT can do is help reduce stiffness, relieve pain, improve mobility, and change how your nervous system processes discomfort. It’s a useful option for some people—but not everyone.

At our clinic, chiropractors in Burlington use SMT only when it fits your needs, and it’s just one part of a bigger treatment plan. If another approach makes more sense, we’ll use that instead.

They do. A lot of people are surprised to learn that chiropractors in Burlington treat more than just backs and necks. We're trained to assess and treat the entire musculoskeletal system—that’s joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves throughout the body.

Pain in one area often shows up because of a problem somewhere else. For example, a stiff ankle might cause changes in how you walk, which can affect your lower back. Or a weak shoulder can put more strain on your neck. We look at how everything’s connected and treat the root of the problem, not just where it hurts. Whether it’s a knee injury, a shoulder issue, or something else, we can help you get moving again.

Some chiropractors even specialize in treating sports injuries or more complex movement problems. Whatever your concern, our Burlington team takes a full-body approach to help you feel and move better.

The idea that chiropractors just “crack backs” is pretty outdated. Many chiropractors in Burlington offer a full range of treatments to help with recovery, performance, and everyday aches and pains.

These might include:

• Rehab exercises and movement coaching
• Strength and conditioning programs
• Soft tissue treatments like Active Release Therapy (ART) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Modalities like Class 4 laser therapy, and muscle stimulation

At our clinic, we choose the treatment based on what’s best for you. Often, it’s a mix of hands-on care and active rehab. We’re focused on helping you feel better, move better, and stay that way.

Not usually. Chiropractors in Burlington are trained to know when imaging is necessary—and when it’s not.

X-rays should only be taken if there’s a clear reason, like trauma, signs of a serious condition, or something unusual in your exam. Taking x-rays “just in case” or before even assessing you isn’t supported by good research—and frankly, it’s not responsible care.

You have the right to ask why an x-ray is being recommended. A good chiropractor will explain it clearly and only use imaging when it genuinely helps guide your treatment.

This question comes up a lot, and it’s understandable—especially with the way it’s discussed online. But let’s look at what the research actually says.

There have been rare cases where someone had a stroke after a neck adjustment. But a large Canadian study in 2008 showed that these strokes were not caused by the treatment. Instead, people were already having early symptoms—like a headache or neck pain—and went to see someone for help. Some saw a chiropractor. Others saw a medical doctor. Either way, the stroke was already in progress.

What’s important is this: if you're not comfortable with neck adjustments, you should never be pressured into one. At our clinic, we have lots of other ways to treat neck pain—like gentle mobilizations, soft tissue work, acupuncture, and rehab exercises.

Chiropractors in Burlington take your concerns seriously and tailor care to your comfort and needs. You’re always in control of your treatment.