Chiropractic is a non-surgical drug-free approach to healthcare. Chiropractors use their hands to assess, diagnose, and treat various spinal and extremity conditions. Chiropractors focus on the assessment of joints, muscles, and tendons and their influence on the nervous system. Chiropractors, like other medical physicians, take thorough histories, and perform orthopedic testing before differentially diagnosing, estimating prognosis for full recovery, and formulating comprehensive management plans. At Aquarius Chiropractic, educating and recommending specific therapeutic exercise and lifestyle guidance for your benefit is of particular interest to us.
Massage therapy is a system of pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage therapy helps relieve tension found in muscles, tendons, and ligaments and also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Spinal Manipulation, also known as the "adjustment", is the foundation of chiropractic therapy (2). The adjustment involves a gentle specific movement to the involved restricted joint, and may involve a short, controlled thrust to restore functional pain free range of motion.
A specific soft tissue therapy, called Active Release Technique, which engages movement of your body during treatment may be utilized. This is a revolutionary proven approach used to successfully diagnose and treat cumulative trauma disorders, whether short or long standing. It has been shown that the use of ART commonly provides 50% improvement after the first to third treatment (1) helping to "actively release" the involved area.
Low back pain is a common condition comprising a major health problem worldwide. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is estimated at 60% to 85% (1) with an estimated cost between $20 and $50 billion dollars each year - in health costs, lost workdays, and decreased production (4). Back pain is inevitable and will eventually affect almost everyone at some point in their lives -- the question is when?
Neck pain is a common problem that affects approximately 50% to 70% of U.S. residents at least once in their lives (2). A common cause of neck pain can potentially be a result of poor posture, and poor neck muscular endurance, commonly seen with desk jobs. As a result, the corresponding musculature becomes tight and looses circulation, ultimately triggering a cascade of events that leads to internal scar tissue formation. Range of motion loss and discomfort is a common result. Other more obvious causes include whiplash and headaches, among other things. Chiropractic and the use of spinal manipulative therapy is a safe non-surgical drug-free approach to healthcare for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions (1).
The cost, in terms of work loss and decreased quality of life, is high among those who experience headaches, as their effectiveness and ability to perform at work, home, or school, is diminished (3). Individuals are increasingly turning to alternative therapies for relief. Studies report that one of the most common alternative practitioners sought out for the treatment of headaches was the chiropractor (1).
A 2003 study by Tuchin and Bonello (4) suggested that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy appears to have a similar effect to amitriptyline, and a greater effect than neck mobilization, in the improvement of standard migraine outcome measures.
Soft tissue injuries are a result of imbalance between your body's capacity and the load placed on it; where the load exceeds the body's capacity.
Fractured bones, sprained ankles and torn ligaments are examples of acute injuries. Such injuries arise if a single specific event causes trauma to healthy tissue as a result of excessive load over a short period of time sufficient enough to cause damaged tissue.
Cumulative trauma disorders, also known as repetitive stress injuries or overuse syndromes, are major problems in the workforce, athletic population, musicians, as well as the general population. These syndromes are more commonly known as rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, and chronic low back pain, to name a few. Health care costs for these cumulative trauma disorders in the United States is the largest health care expenditure exceeding low back pain and is estimated to cost above $110 billion yearly.
Claire Reilly Roe, professional vocalist and guitar player saw Dr. Jonathan Gerrard in his chiropractic clinic in Yaletown and enthusiastically said, "Jon, Thanks 4 fixin' the pain!"
Austin Owen was delighted to say "Hey Jon, Oh my God...I played Leo Bloom in the show and I was the one who had never been adjusted before. I HAVE NEVER HAD A BETTER SHOW THAN THAT NIGHT YOU WORKED ON ME. Thanks so much for coming and helping out. I am so glad you enjoyed the show. I plan on a return trip to Vancouver, so I will most definitely look you up again. I have your card. Thanks again, Austin Owen."
Jenny Owens, Australia's No.1 professional female skier utilized our chiropractor Dr. Jonathan Gerrard and said, "Jon, Thanks for helping me keep my body in one piece! Best Wishes."
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our chiropractor treated Richard a dedicated Ironman in Penticton before his big race and said, "Jon, Thanks for getting me to the start line."
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our Vancouver based chiropractor treated Andra Douglas, a Professional Woman's Tackle Football player while living in New York City who said, "Jon, Thank you for keeping us healthy. Dream big-long live the finned ones!"
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic treated team members of the New York Sharks Professional Woman's Tackle Football Team while living in New York City.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic, helps Martial Artists regain and achieve greater range of motion and power. One long time Taekwondo master say, "Dr. Gerrard thanks for helping my body perform @ its best!
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic, helps Martial Artists regain and achieve greater range of motion and power. One long time Taekwondo master say, "Dr. Gerrard allow me to keep kicking.
Chiropractic is a non-surgical drug-free approach to healthcare. Chiropractors use their hands to assess, diagnose, and treat various spinal and extremity conditions. Chiropractors focus on the assessment of joints, muscles, and tendons and their influence on the nervous system. Chiropractors, like other medical physicians, take thorough histories, and perform orthopedic testing before differentially diagnosing, estimating prognosis for full recovery, and formulating comprehensive management plans. At Aquarius Chiropractic, educating and recommending specific therapeutic exercise and lifestyle guidance for your benefit is of particular interest to us.
Massage therapy is a system of pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage therapy helps relieve tension found in muscles, tendons, and ligaments and also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Spinal Manipulation, also known as the "adjustment", is the foundation of chiropractic therapy (
A specific soft tissue therapy, called Active Release Technique, which engages movement of your body during treatment may be utilized. This is a revolutionary proven approach used to successfully diagnose and treat cumulative trauma disorders, whether short or long standing. It has been shown that the use of ART commonly provides 50% improvement after the first to third treatment (
Low back pain is a common condition comprising a major health problem worldwide. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is estimated at 60% to 85% (
Neck pain is a common problem that affects approximately 50% to 70% of U.S. residents at least once in their lives (
The cost, in terms of work loss and decreased quality of life, is high among those who experience headaches, as their effectiveness and ability to perform at work, home, or school, is diminished (
Claire Reilly Roe, professional vocalist and guitar player saw Dr. Jonathan Gerrard in his chiropractic clinic in Yaletown and enthusiastically said, "Jon, Thanks 4 fixin' the pain!"
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic, treats the SFU's Taekwondo team instructors who say, "Dr. Gerrard your treatments = amazing."
Austin Owen was delighted to say "Hey Jon, Oh my God...I played Leo Bloom in the show and I was the one who had never been adjusted before. I HAVE NEVER HAD A BETTER SHOW THAN THAT NIGHT YOU WORKED ON ME. Thanks so much for coming and helping out. I am so glad you enjoyed the show. I plan on a return trip to Vancouver, so I will most definitely look you up again. I have your card. Thanks again, Austin Owen."
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic with Paolo Milanoli, 2001 World Fencing Champion.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic with No.1 ranked Fencer in the world Sherraine Schalm-MacKay and highly ranked Fencer, Julie Leprohon.
Jenny Owens, Australia's No.1 professional female skier utilized our chiropractor Dr. Jonathan Gerrard and said, "Jon, Thanks for helping me keep my body in one piece! Best Wishes."
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our chiropractor treated Richard a dedicated Ironman in Penticton before his big race and said, "Jon, Thanks for getting me to the start line."
Laurie Shong, Canada's only male fencer at the 2000 Olympics says to our Vancouver based chiropractor, "Thank you for all your support!"
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our Yaletown based chiropractor treats members of Team Ruckus who say "Thanks for your support!"
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our Vancouver based chiropractor treated Andra Douglas, a Professional Woman's Tackle Football player while living in New York City who said, "Jon, Thank you for keeping us healthy. Dream big-long live the finned ones!"
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic treated team members of the New York Sharks Professional Woman's Tackle Football Team while living in New York City.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic, helps Martial Artists regain and achieve greater range of motion and power. One long time Taekwondo master say, "Dr. Gerrard thanks for helping my body perform @ its best!
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic takes great pride in assisting triathletes achieve their professional athletic goals.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic takes great pride in assisting triathletes achieve their professional athletic goals.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic takes great pride in assisting triathletes achieve their professional athletic goals.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic takes great pride in assisting triathletes achieve their professional athletic goals.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard our chiropractor treats dedicated Marathoners like Dan in their quest to enhanced race performance times.
Dr. Jonathan Gerrard of Aquarius Chiropractic, helps Martial Artists regain and achieve greater range of motion and power. One long time Taekwondo master say, "Dr. Gerrard allow me to keep kicking.
