Spinal Check

Spinal Check

Have you Experienced Any of the Following in the Past 6 Months?

If you answered yes to any of the above...
Use the image to the left to check your posture, the posture of your children, and those you care about.
The level of the head (ears), shoulders, and hips are important in determining if there is a spinal problem. If they are level, the spine is usually straight. If one side is higher than the other, a spinal curve exists, which results in pressure on the joints, discs, and nerves. If left undetected or uncorrected, spinal decay can occur.
If you answered yes, you need a chiropractic examination.

Early detection can help your long term health, and allow you to live to your potential for life!
What can I expect at a Consultation?

By consulting our office, you're taking an exciting first step toward better health. Chiropractic care is different. It is this difference that offers new ways to get well and stay well. We've helped a wide variety of people. So the first thing we offer is hope. You'll receive plenty of that here! During your first visit you will meet the doctor after filling out some brief paperwork describing yourself, your health history, and your health goals.
Then if you're a good candidate for chiropractic care and we think we can help you, a thorough consultation and examination will follow. This will involve postural and biomechanical testing, highly advanced computerized nerve scan – with the exact same technology that NASA is using with their astronauts!


Dr. Lemire will analyze &  give you your results IMMEDIATELY and if he finds that you could benefit from chiropractic care, he will give you his best recommendations for care - how long it will take, how often you will need to come in, and how much it will cost. 

Call us now at (705)264-2100 to reserve your consultation & examination.

Is Chiropractic for Me?

The first question one asks themselves when considering chiropractic, is if they will benefit from it. Many people are reluctant to try chiropractic because of the myths and misleading information they may have heard. The purpose of this section is for you to educate yourself about the many benefits that chiropractic has to offer.

Should You Be Seeing a Doctor of Chiropractic?

Headaches, back pain, numbness, tingling, and other health problems can often be traced to the spine. Many things can cause the moving bones of the spine to lose their normal motion or position. This can irritate or choke the sensative nerve roots that branch off the spinal cord to service the organs and tissues of your body. Many spinal problems result in the appearance of unequal leg lengths.

Try These Simple Tests

1. Have adults or children being tested stand on a hard, flat surface. Have them close their eyes and "march in place" 2 or 3 steps then stop.
2. With their eyes still closed, have them nod their head 2 or 3 times, as if they were looking at the floor and then the ceiling, stopping where they feel comfortable.
3. With their eyes still closed, examine their posture. From the front, all 9 test points should line up. If they are not in alignment, you should schedule an appointment with our office.
4. Still with their eyes closed, test their posture from the side. There are 4 points that should line up. Again, if these points are not in alignment, seek a through chiropractic examination with our office.
1. Have the adult or child being tested wear hard soled shoes and lie face down on a bed with their feet over the edge. Their legs should be kept together with their arms resting at each side.
2. During the test, the head must be facing straight down. This may be uncomfortable, but should be maintained for the duration of the test.
3. Grasp both of the feet and apply equal pressure between the heel and the arch with your thumbs. Check to see if one leg appears shorter.
4. Test further by bending the legs up at the knees and compare again. Which leg is shorter? This test works with growing children as well.
5. A contracted or short leg in either position is a common reaction to many types of spinal problems.
6. If one leg appears shorter, call our office to schedule a chiropractic examination. Like poor dental hygiene, uncorrected spinal problems get worse with time.
The following indicators can also determine whether or not you will require chiropractic care.
A low shoulder is a common postural deviation that may be an indication of a spinal malfunction with possible nervous system involvement.
A common indicator of spinal stress is a head that is leaning too far forward. This puts wear and tear on the spine, leading to degenerative changes.
Frequently, uneven shoe wear indicates some type of spinal imbalance. Examine a pair of shoes for unusual signs of wear.
Often, unequal pant leg length or an uneven skirt hemline can indicate a low hip or some other spinal problem.