What is chiropractic care?
A Nervous-System-Focused Approach to Helping Your Body Move, Heal, and Adapt
Chiropractic care focuses on how your body moves, adapts, and heals - with special attention to the spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system.
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Your spine does more than provide structure. It protects your spinal cord, which acts as the main communication pathway between your brain and the rest of your body. When movement becomes restricted or tension builds in the spine and surrounding tissues, this communication can become less efficient.
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Chiropractic care helps by:
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Restoring healthy joint movement
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Reducing unnecessary tension and stress patterns
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Supporting clearer nervous system communication
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Helping the body adapt more easily to daily stress
Rather than forcing change, chiropractic works with your body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal.
How Chiropractic Supports the Nervous System
Your nervous system is your body’s control center. It plays a role in movement, posture, breathing, digestion, sleep, recovery, and how you respond to stress.
Physical stress (like posture, injuries, or repetitive movement), emotional stress, and life changes can shift the nervous system into a more protective state. Over time, this may show up as:
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Pain or stiffness
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Muscle tension or guarding
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Reduced range of motion
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Slower recovery or fatigue
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A general feeling of tightness or being “stuck”
Chiropractic care provides specific input to joints and surrounding tissues, helping the nervous system:
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Improve body awareness
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Reduce protective tension patterns
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Coordinate movement more efficiently
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Shift toward a more balanced, adaptable state
Many patients notice benefits beyond pain relief, such as easier movement, deeper breathing, better sleep, or a greater sense of ease in their body.
What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, controlled movement applied to a joint that isn’t moving as well as it should.
Adjustments are used to:
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Restore joint motion
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Reduce stiffness and pressure
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Improve how the nervous system receives information from that area
Care is always individualized. Depending on your needs and comfort level, adjustments may involve:
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Gentle hands-on techniques
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Low-force or instrument-assisted adjustments
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Movement-based or positional approaches
There is no one-size-fits-all approach — your care evolves as your body does.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
People seek chiropractic care for many different reasons - from addressing specific discomfort to supporting long-term wellness.
Movement & Pain Support
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Back, neck, and joint pain
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Headaches and tension-related discomfort
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Improved posture and mobility
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Support during injury recovery
Nervous System & Stress Support
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Reduced muscle tension
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Improved coordination and body awareness
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Support during physically or emotionally stressful periods
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Better recovery and resilience
Daily Function & Performance
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Easier movement during work and exercise
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Improved breathing mechanics
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Support for active and athletic lifestyles
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Long-term joint and movement health
Care for All Life Stages
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Pregnancy and postpartum support
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Gentle chiropractic care for infants and children
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Support for growing kids and active teens
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Care that adapts with you through different phases of life
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
Chiropractic care is considered safe when provided by a licensed chiropractor who completes a thorough assessment and tailors care to the individual.
Your visits are guided by:
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Your health history
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Your comfort level
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Your goals and preferences
Questions and feedback are always welcome - your care should feel collaborative and supportive.
Why Ongoing Chiropractic Care Matters
Just like exercise, sleep, or nutrition, chiropractic care often works best when it’s consistent.
Your body adapts over time. Regular care can help:
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Reinforce healthy movement patterns
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Prevent tension from building up
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Support nervous system regulation
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Keep your body feeling supported rather than reactive
Many patients choose to book their next few visits in advance so their care stays consistent and stress-free.
Chiropractic as Part of Your Wellness Team
Chiropractic care works well alongside other forms of care such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, strength training, and medical care when needed.
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The goal isn’t to replace other approaches - it’s to complement them and help your body function at its best.
Chiropractic Care in Burnaby, BC
Tailored Health is proud to offer chiropractic care in Burnaby, British Columbia, serving individuals, families, pregnant patients, and children from Burnaby and surrounding communities.
Our clinic focuses on:
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Nervous-system–informed chiropractic care
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Gentle, individualized adjustments
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Support for movement, stress, and recovery
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Family-friendly care in a calm, welcoming environment
Ready to Continue Your Chiropractic Care?
If you have questions about chiropractic care in Burnaby or how it fits into your health goals, we’re always happy to help.
Book your next chiropractic appointment in Burnaby or speak with us at your next visit to keep your care feeling smooth, supported, and aligned with your body’s needs.