Commonly Treated Conditions

Our Chiropractor in West Vancouver has had a high success rate treating numerous types of Soft Tissue Injuries.  Using a combination of Shockwave Therapy, Active Release, Joint Manipulation, specific exercises, and stretches, we can help you get back to a pain-free lifestyle again.  Achieving a high success rate of 75% – 95% is possible with the help of Shockwave Therapy and a proper treatment plan.

The most common types of Soft Tissue Injuries such as Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Pulled Hamstring, Muscle Spasms, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Runner’s Knee and Plantar Fasciitis have all responded well to our treatment plan.  Our Chiropractor in West Vancouver has been able to return a high percentage of his chronic Soft Tissue Injury patients to work and play pain-free within a few short weeks.

Remember that most soft tissue injuries are an accumulation of micro-injuries over a long period.  Don’t expect it to heal and resolve after only one visit to our Chiropractor in West Vancouver.  Stay with the prescribed treatment plan and allow the body to heal and repair itself naturally.

The neck is very flexible, allowing for a great deal of movement. However, it acts as the primary support for the head, which is heavier than most people think. If you are suffering from a sharp or dull neck pain in one or both sides of your neck, or perhaps you are struggling to move your head, we can help.  By using gentle and targeted treatments, our West Vancouver Chiropractor can restore joint mobility, ease entrapment, lessen muscle spasms, and return flexibility and movement to the neck.  Our West Vancouver Chiropractor can also help you prevent your neck pain from returning.

The adult human head weighs approximately 18 to 20 lbs.  It is supported by a robust interconnected chain of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  This highly flexible structure must also be firm and maneuverable.  Injuries from sports or motor vehicle accidents usually cause micro damage to this structure.  Commonly referred to as a “Whiplash,” the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head causes a sprain and strain on the soft tissue of the neck.

Suffering from whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused during a rear-end auto accident, causing neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.  As reported by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 53% of traffic accident victims suffer from whiplash injury each year. Our West Vancouver Chiropractor regularly treats whiplash injuries either from sports or, more commonly, from motor vehicle accidents.  By providing tailored treatment plans, relieving muscle tension, and pain, most of our patients get relief within days.  However, some accidents do result in disc injuries and other soft tissue complications such as acute tendonitis, sprains, and strains.  In this case, our West Vancouver Chiropractor can also provide a professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans to help you recover.  These types of injuries could take a few weeks to heal. You can expect to return to a life free of pain and immobility by adhering to the treatment plan that has been appointed for you.

Our Chiropractic Clinic also accepts ICBC Claims directly.  Once ICBC has received and approved your claim, there is no out of pocket expenses for you to get treatment in our clinic. Our West Vancouver Chiropractor will work closely with your ICBC Claims Adjuster, to make sure you get the proper care you need.

Getting hurt at work could mean not only suffering from pain and disability, but also a lack of income and cause depression for some.  Luckily in this Province, all companies are governed by legislation to protect their employees by registering with WorkSafeBC.  WorkSafeBC provides insurance to help cover the costs of injured workers when they need treatment.  Ambleside Chiropractic Clinic in West Vancouver accepts WorkSafeBC claims directly and will provide you with chiropractic treatments at no cost to you.

If you do get injured on the job, make sure you report it to your employer right away.  Our clinic will then also submit a claim form on your behalf when you come in for treatment for that particular work injury.  Please let our reception know if your injury is a work injury when you call or come in for treatment.

Most Work-related injuries we treat are musculoskeletal type of injuries.  Back pain caused by repetitive or overloading of the back is quite common.  Other types of injuries, like shoulder and neck pain, are the next most common types. During your treatment and recovery, your employer can also offer you modified duties at work so you can take the time to heal.

Getting treated for your sports injuries early also means that you have a higher chance of faster recovery.  Be it soccer, hockey, or other sports, getting you back to playing means getting the proper chiropractic treatment.  Tell our West Vancouver Chiropractor the sport you’re playing, and he will customize a treatment plan to help get you back to playing faster.

Playing right after an injury whether it’s a minor strain or a traumatic body contact either in soccer or hockey is never a good idea. Symptoms can appear later on the same day or days after.  A head injury should be considered a mandatory visit to our clinic or your doctor’s office.  Symptoms of concussion and neck pain may last for hours or days.  For most musculoskeletal type of injury, getting treatment right away means faster healing.  Our West Vancouver Chiropractor will also give you home stretches and home care to do in between your treatment visits here at the clinic.  Dr. Andrew Chin has had many years of successfully treating active patients from the weekend warriors, young high school athletes to highly competitive Olympic athletes.  Getting regular maintenance care is more important than after injury care.  This preventative model of care prepares you to play better, be more competitive, and prevent serious injuries.