About
Dr. Bradley Crowe is a dedicated Chiropraticien practicing at Clinique chiropratique Josée Brissette in Terrebonne, QC. Josée is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ). With a focus on holistic health, Dr. Brissette offers comprehensive chiropractic assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, emphasizing spinal health and overall well-being. Her approachable and empathetic manner helps patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their healing journey. She serves individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors, tailoring each treatment plan to meet specific needs and health goals.
Dr. Brissette's approach is rooted in a thorough understanding of biomechanics and nervous system function. She believes in promoting natural, non-invasive healing methods and strives to help her patients achieve optimal body function. Her commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that she remains current with the latest evidence-based practices, providing her patients with effective and safe care. Many patients appreciate her compassionate approach and dedication to improving their quality of life through personalized chiropractic care.
Fluent in French, Dr. Brissette communicates clearly and effectively with her diverse patient population, ensuring that everyone receives detailed explanations and feels confident in their treatment plan. Her goal is to support her community in Terrebonne in achieving better health, vitality, and a balanced lifestyle, one patient at a time.
Dr. Bradley Crowe provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Hip, Leg & Foot Conditions
- Ankle Sprains & Instability: Pain, swelling, and potential ongoing weakness or giving way in the ankle due to stretching or tearing of ankle ligaments, often from a twist or roll.
- Plantar Fasciitis / Heel & Foot Pain: Effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, focusing on reducing inflammation, stretching the plantar fascia and calf muscles, and addressing foot biomechanics.
- Piriformis Syndrome / Deep Gluteal Pain: Pain in the buttock region, which can sometimes radiate down the leg mimicking sciatica, often caused by spasm or tightness of the piriformis muscle irritating the nearby sciatic nerve.
- IT Band Syndrome: Helping athletes and active individuals overcome lateral knee pain related to a tight or irritated IT band.
General Musculoskeletal & Systemic Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome / Trigger Points: A chronic pain disorder characterized by the development of sensitive points in muscles (trigger points) that can cause deep, aching pain locally or in seemingly unrelated parts of the body (referred pain).
- Chronic Pain Syndromes (with Biomechanical Factors): A holistic approach to managing chronic pain by looking at the whole body's mechanics and nervous system function.
- Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains (Various Regions): Helping you recover from common injuries like a pulled hamstring, twisted ankle, or strained back muscle.
- Scoliosis (Functional & Pain Management): Chiropractic strategies to help alleviate discomfort and improve spinal mechanics in cases of functional scoliosis or pain related to structural scoliosis.
Shoulder, Arm & Hand Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Conservative Management): Symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and wrist caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) of the Upper Limb: Relief for symptoms caused by overuse of the hands, wrists, and arms in work or daily activities.
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Issues, Impingement, Bursitis): Addressing common causes of shoulder pain such as rotator cuff strains, tendinopathy, subacromial impingement, or inflammation of the bursa.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Brissette can assess your needs.
- Custom Foot Orthotic Assessment & Prescription: Evaluation for and fitting of custom orthotics to support optimal lower limb biomechanics.
- Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Rehabilitation: Helping you recover from MVA-related injuries with a tailored treatment plan.
- 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.
- Nutritional & Lifestyle Counselling: Guidance on healthy lifestyle choices to complement your chiropractic care and optimize results.
- Kinesiology Taping / Athletic Taping: Application of elastic therapeutic tape (e.g., Kinesio Tape®) or rigid athletic tape to support joints, reduce pain, manage swelling, facilitate or inhibit muscle function.
- Concussion Management & Rehabilitation: Supporting recovery from concussion through targeted therapies and guided return-to-play/learn strategies.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Brissette. 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 Clinique chiropratique Josée Brissette, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Brissette frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- Many individuals visit Dr. Josée because they are tired of dealing with constant dull headaches making focusing hard. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve an undeniable improvement in their overall quality of life and daily happiness and get back to enjoying important activities like sitting comfortably through a movie at the cinema.
- Getting back to dressing myself easily in the morning after struggling with dull, constant lower back ache is a frequent aspiration for patients at Dr. Josée's clinic. A dedicated care plan often leads to feeling more balanced and secure on their feet, reducing the risk of falls and a return to a more active life.
- If numbness and tingling in my hands, especially at night is impacting your daily life and preventing you from enjoying your weekly soccer league game, know that effective chiropractic care can help. Dr. Josée focuses on achieving a greater sense of control over their symptoms and physical well-being so you can engage in the things you love again.
- Patients often share how a stiff and sore neck affected their ability to enjoying therapeutic horseback riding sessions. With Dr. Josée's help and a focus on better tolerance for physical activity without experiencing significant post-activity pain, many are now enjoying life with improved function and less discomfort.
Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Brissette, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Située dans le quartier Centre/Sud de Terrebonne, la Clinique chiropratique Josée Brissette est facilement accessible pour les résidents locaux. La clinique se trouve à proximité du Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne, ce qui facilite l’accès pour les patients venant en transport en commun ou en voiture. La clinique est accessible via exo (Secteur Terrebonne-Mascouche), permettant aux patients de se rendre facilement à leurs rendez-vous. Notre clinique est accessible aux fauteuils roulants. Le stationnement gratuit pour les patients est généralement disponible sur place ou à proximité.
- Is chiropractic care covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?
- En général, la RAMQ ne couvre pas les soins chiropratiques effectués dans des cliniques privées. Les patients doivent souvent payer de leur poche ou utiliser une assurance privée. Cependant, dans certains cas rares, si les soins sont dispensés dans un établissement hospitalier, il pourrait y avoir une couverture différente. Il est fortement conseillé de vérifier directement avec la RAMQ et votre assurance privée pour connaître votre couverture spécifique.
- What should I expect during my first chiropractic appointment?
- La première séance de chiropratique est principalement une évaluation pour comprendre vos besoins. Dr. Bradley Crowe vous posera des questions sur votre historique de santé et effectuera divers tests physiques. L’objectif est d’identifier la cause de votre problème afin de créer un plan de traitement personnalisé. Vous aurez également l’occasion de poser des questions, et si nécessaire, le traitement peut commencer lors de cette première visite.
- Do Chiropraticiens work with other healthcare professionals?
- Oui, les Chiropraticiens croient souvent en une approche collaborative des soins de santé. Ils travaillent fréquemment avec d’autres professionnels comme des médecins de famille, physiothérapeutes, massothérapeutes, naturopathes et spécialistes, lorsque cela sert au mieux les intérêts de leurs patients pour assurer des soins complets et optimaux.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropraticien in QC?
- En tant que professionnels de la santé en première ligne, les chiropraticiens peuvent recevoir des patients directement sans nécessité d’une référence médicale préalable. Cependant, certains plans d’assurance santé privés ou complémentaires peuvent exiger une référence médicale pour le remboursement. Il est conseillé de vérifier les modalités de votre police d’assurance individuelle.
- Will I need to get X-rays before starting chiropractic care?
- Les radiographies ne sont pas systématiquement requises pour tous les patients. Dr. Crowe effectuera une anamnèse approfondie et un examen physique pour déterminer si des imageries sont nécessaires. En général, elles sont recommandées pour exclure des conditions plus graves, comme des fractures ou des pathologies, ou si votre état ne s’améliore pas comme prévu avec les soins conservateurs. La décision est toujours basée sur des lignes directrices pour limiter l’exposition aux radiations.
- Can children and babies receive chiropractic care?
- Oui, la chiropratique est sûre et bénéfique pour les enfants de tous âges, y compris les nourrissons. Les techniques chiropratiques sont toujours adaptées pour être très douces et appropriées à l’âge, à la taille et au stade de développement de l’enfant. Beaucoup de parents consultent pour des préoccupations liées à la posture, après des chutes mineures ou pour soutenir la santé globale de leur colonne vertébrale lors des poussées de croissance, ou pour des problèmes comme le colique ou les difficultés d’alimentation chez les nourrissons.
- How can I tell if chiropractic care is right for me?
- Si vous ressentez des douleurs, raideurs ou dysfonctionnements liés à votre colonne vertébrale, muscles, articulations ou nerfs — notamment des douleurs dorsales, cervicales, des maux de tête ou des problèmes d’articulations périphériques — la chiropratique pourrait vous être très bénéfique. Prenez rendez-vous pour une consultation initiale où Dr. Crowe pourra évaluer votre état, discuter de vos objectifs de santé et déterminer si la chiropratique est adaptée à votre situation ou si une autre approche serait plus appropriée.
Clinique chiropratique Josée Brissette
1204, chemin Du Coteau
Terrebonne, QC J6W 6C8
Phone: (450) 471-1332 | Website: http://www.joseebrissettechiropratique.com
Dr. Bradley Crowe 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.