Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a regulated health profession that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions of the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones and joints) system with an approach that is manual and non-invasive.

After conducting a complete health history, physical examination and providing a diagnosis, your chiropractor will develop a treatment plan catered to your specific needs. The treatment plan usually includes a combination of manual, adjunctive therapies (listed in our State-of-the-Art Therapies section), acupuncture, and recommendations regarding exercise, nutrition and lifestyle.

Our goal is to decrease your pain and increase the function of your muscles and joints that have been negatively impacted by a condition or injury.

Both Dr. Di Stefano and Dr. Astorino are registered chiropractors in Ontario and are members of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario

Acupunture

Acupuncture is a type of complementary and alternative medicine that involves stimulating certain points on your body by inserting a small needle into the skin to alleviate pain or to help treat various health conditions. This practice was developed thousands of years ago, and is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has since been adopted and used in Western medicine, providing great benefits to many patients.

At ProMedX, this treatment entails manipulating needles which stimulate the neurotransmitters that release endorphins, helping to alleviate pain and restore mobility.

Acupuncture is an adjunctive therapy that is provided in the context of providing chiropractic care.

Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, for the purpose of relieving pain and improving function. Everyday and occupational stresses, muscle over-use, many chronic pain conditions and the effects of stress can all be helped through Massage Therapy.

Before a treatment, your Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) will propose a personalized treatment plan based on a health history and initial assessment. 

Treatment will consist of various techniques including Swedish Massage and deep tissue therapy, designed to treat your specific condition.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

An Osteopathic Manual Practitioner’s practice is based on the notion that the body has a natural ability to heal and regulate itself. The key factor that allows this healing to proceed is through unimpeded, free circulation of all its fluids including: blood, lymph, synovial fluid, digestive liquids, and more.

Any blockage in the circulation of fluid flow within the body is a focus in assessment and treatment. The theory is that these blockages affect the control of normal body systems that regulate the delivery of life-sustaining products that these liquids carry. After an interview and assessment, a treatment plan specific to helping your body regain its natural ability to regulate itself will be derived.

Specifically, this means that they may be able to help you with circulation issues, neurological issues, visercal concerns, joint pain, low back pain and headaches.

Sports Therapy

Sports therapy is an area of health and special services that apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage, and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise, or recreational activity. Our team utilizes only the highest standards in orthopedic testing in order to reach an accurate diagnosis and therefore, provide the most effective evidence-based, advanced treatment programs.

At ProMedX, we treat everyone from Weekend Warriors to Olympic Athletes. Many acute injuries and repetitive strains are associated with sport including injuries to the shoulder, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow and back…all of which can be helped through our array of therapies and services.

Orthotics

Assessments and treatments used to analyze and determine specific foot/postural and biomechanical issues that can lead to ankle, knee, hip, and low back pain is also offered at ProMedX.

Custom-fit inserts are worn in shoes to correct structural and biomechanical problems restoring proper alignment.

Orthotics may be considered as part of your treatment plan if you are experiencing:

• Foot or ankle pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Low back pain

Exercise Prescription

We all know that exercise is important. But sometimes, it is best to receive guidance from professionals in terms of which exercises are safe with certain conditions, how often to perform them, and when it is appropriate to progress to the next phase of intensity, duration or frequency.

At ProMedX, a key component of all our patient’s treatment plans- whether you have anything from a headache to foot pain- is exercise prescription. Our chiropractors and RMTs are highly trained to guide you in safe, effective exercise routines for acute recovery and rehabilitation from a injury, posture training, and strengthening and stabilization to prevent your current pain from resurfacing in the future.

Nutritional Counselling & Supplements

As with exercise, we all know that eating right is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. With all the fad diets and meal prep sensations out there, it may be overwhelming to figure out what is best for you.

At ProMedX, we can help guide you with nutritional counselling and supplementation suggestions as part of your overall wellness or recovery treatment plan.

Other Services

Other services and treatments may be available in different ProMedX Sports Injury and Wellness Centre, depending on the expertise of the Treatment Team at each location.