Chiropractic

A chiropractor will treat mainly lower back pain, upper back pain, neck pain and headaches but can also treat other conditions for example, rotator cuff injury (shoulder impingement), and knee pain. Many patients see a chiropractor to treat a repetitive strain or for a strain injury such as the sore neck and shoulders that result from posture at work. Chiropractic is an alternative to medications such as back pain relievers and arthritis pain relievers.

Acupuncture

Dr. Loretta Ritu, a chiropractor in Waterloo uses single-use, stainless steel, sanitary, disposable, acupuncture needles. Research (Cochrane analysis) shows acupuncture is useful for the following conditions:  headaches, migraines, stroke rehabilitation, menstrual cramps, arthritis, low back pain and carpal tunnel.  Acupuncture treatment is also indicated for knee injury and shoulder injury. Acupuncture is also effective as a tennis elbow treatment and to ease fibromyalgia pain and fibromyalgia symptoms. Acupuncture is an alternative to natural pain relievers, back pain relievers, arthritis pain relievers and over-the-counter pain relievers.