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Dr. Karen Vaughan provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Specific Populations & Injury Types

• Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries (e.g., Whiplash, Back Strain): Helping you recover from the physical impact of a car accident with a tailored chiropractic care plan.
• Postpartum Musculoskeletal Issues: Helping new mothers recover optimal musculoskeletal function and comfort in the postpartum period.

Shoulder, Arm & Hand Conditions

• Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow (Epicondylitis): Addressing the underlying causes of elbow tendon pain through manual therapy, exercise, and activity modification advice.
• Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Issues, Impingement, Bursitis): Chiropractic care aimed at improving shoulder mechanics, reducing pain, and restoring function for activities like lifting or reaching.

Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions

• Neck Pain (Acute & Chronic): Discomfort, stiffness, or aching in the neck, which can arise suddenly or develop over time, often impacting daily movement and potentially referring pain to the shoulders or arms.
• TMJ / Jaw Pain (Temporomandibular Disorders - TMD): Addressing the biomechanical factors contributing to TMD, helping to alleviate muscle tension around the jaw and restore comfortable movement.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Vaughan can assess your needs.

• Flexion-Distraction Therapy (e.g., Cox® Technic): A gentle, non-force adjusting procedure using a specialized table that flexes and distracts the spine, often effective for disc-related conditions and spinal stenosis.
• Gonstead Technique: A specific system of analysis (including X-ray review, instrumentation) and full-spine manual adjustments designed for precision and thoroughness (practitioner specialization).
• Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT®): A specialized method aimed at optimizing cerebrospinal fluid flow and neurological integrity through craniosacral adjustments.
• Activator Methods® Technique: Precise and gentle corrections delivered with a handheld adjusting instrument.
• Diversified Technique: Hands-on spinal and extremity manipulations to improve joint mobility and reduce nerve irritation.
• Thompson Drop-Table Technique: A gentle adjusting method using a specialized table with sections that drop slightly, allowing for precise adjustments with minimal force.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Vaughan. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ).

At Readaptation chiropratique, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Vaughan frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Imagine being able to cycling with your local club without overall body soreness that doesn't go away holding you back. Dr. Vaughan works closely with patients to achieve outcomes such as relying less on pain medication and more on their body's natural healing, often utilizing targeted spinal adjustments and supportive therapies to restore proper function.
• Dr. Vaughan understands how frustrating feeling unsteady on her feet, like she might fall can be. By aiming for feeling less pain sensitivity in previously tender areas, chiropractic care can empower you to return to activities like binge-watching your favorite TV shows without stiffness with renewed confidence.
• Experience the significant benefit of reduced inflammation and swelling in affected joints, promoting comfort if you're dealing with tailbone pain making sitting excruciating. Dr. Vaughan helps patients regain their ability to fully participate in activities like your commute to work without neck strain through focused and gentle chiropractic treatments.
• Many individuals visit Dr. Vaughan because they are tired of dealing with pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve feeling empowered with the knowledge and tools to maintain their spinal health and get back to enjoying important activities like attending your children's school events and performances comfortably.

Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Vaughan, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Readaptation chiropratique is situated in the central Saint-Léonard neighborhood of Saint-Léonard, QC. The clinic is conveniently located within a modern center that is easily accessible by public transit routes. It is positioned close to local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to integrate their chiropractic visits into their daily routines. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is chiropractic treatment, especially an adjustment, painful?

Chiropractic adjustments are generally not painful. Many patients experience immediate relief or a sense of improved movement. Some individuals may experience mild, temporary soreness or aching, similar to what you might feel after starting a new exercise, especially if the area being treated was already inflamed or very stiff. Dr. Vaughan will communicate with you throughout the treatment and use techniques appropriate for your comfort level. Any discomfort usually subsides quickly, often within 24 hours.

What is chiropractic care and how can it help me?

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, primarily the spine, and their effects on overall health. Chiropraticiens use hands-on spinal manipulation (adjustments) and other manual therapies, as well as exercise, and lifestyle counseling, to relieve pain, restore function, and support your body's natural ability to heal. It can help with issues like back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint problems in your arms or legs.

What is that 'cracking' or 'popping' sound during an adjustment?

That sound is a common and usually harmless phenomenon called joint cavitation. When a joint is gapped during an adjustment, the pressure inside the joint decreases, allowing dissolved gases in the joint fluid to form a bubble, which then quickly collapses, creating the 'pop'. It doesn't mean bones are cracking, and many effective adjustments occur without any sound at all.

Is chiropractic care covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

Chiropractic services performed in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance plans. In rare cases, care in hospital settings may be different, but this is uncommon. Patients are advised to verify their coverage directly with RAMQ and consult their private insurance plans for coverage options.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropraticien in QC?

Chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals, meaning you can book an appointment directly without a referral from a medical doctor. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a doctor's referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check the specifics of your insurance policy.

Readaptation chiropratique
5772, rue Jean-Talon Est
Saint-Léonard, QC H1S 1M2

Phone: (514) 382-0837

Dr. Karen Vaughan is regulated by the Code des professions in QC and is a member of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ).

Registration can be verified with the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ).

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.