Dr. Gary Giroux

Dr. Stevan Betts 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.
• Work-Related Injuries (RSI, Lifting Injuries): Addressing pain and dysfunction arising from the physical stresses of your job, whether it's heavy lifting or prolonged computer use.
• Sports Injuries (Acute & Overuse): Comprehensive care for athletes of all levels, including accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and targeted rehabilitation to ensure a safe and timely return to sport and prevent re-injury.
• Postpartum Musculoskeletal Issues: Rehabilitation focused on restoring pelvic and spinal alignment, core strength, and addressing pain after delivery.

Head, Neck & Jaw Conditions

• Headaches (Cervicogenic, Tension-Type, Migraine Support): Pain in the head, often linked to neck issues (cervicogenic), muscle tension (tension-type), or as a component that chiropractic care can help manage in certain migraine cases by addressing musculoskeletal triggers.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Specialized care for whiplash injuries, focusing on restoring neck mobility, reducing pain and inflammation, and addressing associated neurological symptoms.
• Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve in Neck): Addressing the source of nerve irritation in your neck to alleviate radiating arm pain, pins and needles, or muscle weakness.
• Tinnitus (Cervicogenic/Somatosensory): Ringing or other noises in the ear that may be related to issues in the neck (cervical spine) or jaw (TMJ), which chiropractic care can sometimes influence.

General Musculoskeletal & Systemic Conditions

• Bursitis (Various Regions): Treatment for bursitis in areas like the shoulder (subacromial), hip (trochanteric), or elbow (olecranon), aimed at reducing inflammation and restoring pain-free movement.
• Tendinitis / Tendinopathy (Various Regions): Inflammation, irritation, or degeneration of a tendon (the tough fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones), leading to pain and tenderness near a joint, often from overuse or repetitive stress.
• Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains (Various Regions): Injuries to muscles (strains or 'pulls') or ligaments (sprains) due to overstretching or tearing, resulting in pain, swelling, bruising, and functional limitation in various parts of the body.

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

• Core Stability & Strengthening Programs: Exercises focused on strengthening the deep muscles of your abdomen, back, and pelvis to provide better spinal support, improve posture, and reduce injury risk.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Tailored rehabilitative exercises to address specific weaknesses, imbalances, or mobility restrictions.
• PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation): Advanced stretching techniques that involve both stretching and contracting muscle groups to quickly achieve greater flexibility and range of motion.
• Sports Injury Management & Performance Optimization: Comprehensive care for athletes including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries, with strategies to enhance performance and prevent future injuries.
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercises: A rehabilitative approach based on developmental movement patterns to restore and stabilize locomotor function, often used for complex cases (practitioner certification dependent).
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Improving your body's flexibility through targeted stretches for tight muscle groups.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Giroux. 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 Centre chiropratique Giroux inc, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Giroux frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• For those whose a stiff and sore neck has made energetically keeping up with your very active grandkids all day long a challenge, Dr. Gary offers a path towards more efficient and comfortable movement patterns during daily activities. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping you rediscover the joy of movement and an active lifestyle.
• If numbness and tingling in my hands, especially at night is impacting your daily life and preventing you from enjoying performing detailed work like model building or jewelry making, know that effective chiropractic care can help. Dr. Gary focuses on achieving better tolerance for physical activity without experiencing significant post-activity pain so you can engage in the things you love again.
• Getting back to attending your children's school events and performances comfortably after struggling with numbness or pins and needles in my arms or legs is a frequent aspiration for patients at Dr. Gary's clinic. A dedicated care plan often leads to living with significantly less pain and greater freedom of movement and a return to a more active life.
• Many individuals visit Dr. Gary because they are tired of dealing with heel spur pain making it hard to stand. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve achieving better posture and feeling more upright and confident and get back to enjoying important activities like sailing or boating activities.

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

Centre chiropratique Giroux inc is situated in the heart of the central Boisbriand neighborhood of Boisbriand, QC. The clinic is conveniently located within a modern healthcare complex that is easily accessible via local public transit routes, making it simple for patients to attend appointments. The practice is in close proximity to various community services and pharmacies, providing added convenience for patients managing multiple health needs. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

In Quebec, chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals, which means patients can book an appointment directly without needing a referral from a medical doctor. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may still require a doctor's referral for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to verify the specifics of their individual insurance policies to ensure coverage.

Is it safe to see a chiropractor if I'm pregnant?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is generally considered safe and can be very effective for managing common musculoskeletal complaints such as back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and sciatica that often arise due to hormonal changes and shifting biomechanics. Chiropraticiens are trained to work with pregnant women and use modified adjustment techniques, along with specialized tables or pillows, to ensure the comfort and safety of both mother and baby. Some chiropractors, like Dr. Giroux, are also certified in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment for pregnant women.

Is chiropractic treatment, especially an adjustment, painful?

Most patients find chiropractic adjustments to be a comfortable procedure. The goal is to reduce pain and improve function. While there might be a brief moment of pressure, it’s rarely painful. If muscles are very tight or joints inflamed, you might experience some temporary soreness afterward, but your Chiropraticien will discuss this with you and tailor the force and technique to your needs.

How long do chiropractic appointments usually last?

Your initial consultation and examination typically last between 45 to 60 minutes to allow for a thorough assessment. Follow-up treatment appointments are usually shorter, often ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the treatments provided and your individual needs for that day.

Does Centre chiropratique Giroux inc offer direct billing to private insurance?

Yes, Centre chiropratique Giroux inc offers direct billing to most major private insurance companies such as Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, and others. Patients should bring their insurance card and details, and verify their coverage with their insurer, as plans and reimbursement amounts vary. Patients are responsible for co-payments or any amounts not covered by their plan.

Do chiropractors provide exercises or stretches?

Yes, exercises and stretches are often integrated into chiropractic treatment plans. Your Chiropraticien will likely demonstrate specific movements to do at home to support recovery, maintain progress, and prevent recurrences.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ does not cover chiropractic services performed in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Care provided in hospital settings is rare and not typical for chiropractic care. It is important to verify coverage with private insurers and to review your individual eligibility with RAMQ if applicable.

Centre chiropratique Giroux inc
4967, rue Ambroise-Lafortune
Boisbriand, QC J7H 0A4

Phone: (450) 951-6020 | Website: http://www.chiropratiquegiroux.com/

Dr. Stevan Betts 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.