Dr. Charlene Banbury, Chiropractor, St Peterborough, ON

She sees chiropractic as a way to enhance people`s lives encouraging everyone to be as active and healthy as they can be. She uses a variety of techniques to provide a more individualized care to all her patients ranging in age for only a day old to 93 years of age. Dr. Banbury also utilizes acupuncture for those patients who may not be suitable for chiropractic care. Dr. Banbury enjoys her time with her two young boys and her husband going biking, camping and visiting family. For years I suffered from shin splints, a sore right hip and knee pain while participating in sports growing up in Peterborough. I thought my sports were always going to be plagued with some sort of pain or discomfort ,so I just ran through it. It wasn’t until I met my boyfriend`s family chiropractor that the ‘growing pains’ I had been diagnosed with had a new name. This wonderful chiropractor told me that I didn’t have to live with the pain. He said that I needed to have the joints in my pelvis aligned and that the nerve supply to my leg muscles would improve to reduce the hip and leg pain. At first, I was skeptical. But after attending University and working with a chiropractor for the Varsity swim team, I was a believer! The injuries and leg pain disappeared and the swim team won the Ontario championship. If only I had known in high school that simply visiting a chiropractor would enhance my performance, reduce the pain in my legs and feet and improve my sleep. Athletics and performance was a way of life growing up in Peterborough. It was only natural that the field of interest was Kinesiology at McMaster University. I liked that small campus and the Kinesiology faculty`s friendly atmosphere. I didn’t mind the full day schedule of sciences and labs combined with working and participating in team sports. It prepared me for the grueling schedule at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (C.M.C.C.). I was very lucky to be accepted into C.M.C.C. It is one of only two chiropractic colleges in Canada. It is very research based and enjoys a healthy relationship with the Toronto community providing outreach clinics all over Toronto. I have fond memories of providing internship care at Wellsley hospital to the community and staff. I especially enjoyed the clinicians, Dr. Anthony Tibbles and Dr. Laurie King. Both clinicians stressed the importance of communicating with the extended medical community and utilizing scientifically based programs of care. After Graduating from Chiropractic College After graduating from chiropractic college, my views were very mechanically based. I looked at the body as a skeletal frame needed a little oil in the joints here and a little bit of muscle stretching and strengthening there. But after 11 years in practice, my views have broadened more with the experience acquired. We are neurological beings. Everything we smell, taste and touch is processed by our nervous system. Even our thought patterns can program muscle tension and mood!! I have definitely shifted away from thinking of the body as only a mechanically run machine. Chiropractic can provide a change in neuronal firing patterns leading to enhanced athletic performance to improved sleep and improved feelings of well-being. People can utilize chiropractic in many ways. They may just want relief care. That uses the mechanical based care. Some people like that. That`s what sold me on chiropractic was that within few weeks, I was amazingly better. But now that I have learned more, I understand that chiropractic is about enhancing the flow of nerve messages. Nerves are what keep us alive. If that balance in tone and flow is disrupted, you may not feel it. But your perception of the world may be changed though. For example, you may be extra sensitive to pressure around the spine or touch and then don`t want people touching you. You may have chronic headaches that disrupt concentration and sleep. This interrupts your ability to want to interact with your family and have the energy to participate in activity. We may choose to use drugs to help us get through the day. But in the end, the drug wears off and you’re back to square one. Are you really getting healthier or playing a wait and see approach on your kidneys and liver? It was the long term patients of chiropractic care that taught me that. When I took over from the previous chiropractor before me, I had patients who had been under 3 generations of chiropractors. They were less arthritic, less drugged and more active. They knew what worked for them and it was chiropractic. They knew to come in during a stressful life changing event or if they had been experiencing some difficulty with their asthma or COPD. This has led to me examining the relationship between the physical structural alignment of the spine and the functional underlying neurology. The questions I’m currently studying and analyzing are the correlation of abnormal curvatures of the spine and its subsequent effectiveness to communicate to surrounding tissues and organs. Simply put, “Do people who have poor postural curves, hence more spinal fixations, have poorer neurological firing patterns?” This requires use of computerized technology to measure spinal muscle tone, heart rate variability, spinal flexibility and autonomic spinal blood flow. I have certainly found that areas of fixation in the spine correlate with poor posture and have segmental abnormal muscle tone, endurance and flexibility. These correlations have led me to pursue further education and courses focusing on functional neurology, corrective spinal curvature procedures and pediatric certification. Leading a balanced life is always a struggle. Trying to juggle the hat of being a busy mom of two young boys in sports, a supportive wife of a shift worker and house cleanup is never easy. But I have learned to take time out to enjoy a variety of activities. I love playing with a baseball team on a summer evening, paddling a canoe at my parents cottage, walking my chocolate Labrador retriever or going mountain biking with my kids while we go RVing at a new location. Keeping an active and healthy lifestyle requires a lot of planning and perseverance. I have never found it easy to keep weight off, so I recently began working with a trainer to enhance my strength and endurance. Although there has not been a lot of weight loss yet, the strength and increased cardiovascular ability has been growing. I’m hoping to be able to participate in a triathlon next year and in the process reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. With healthy habits and regular chiropractic care,the sky is the limit and the world is full of endless possibilities. Besides, how can I inspire others if my own lifestyle is lacking? Thanks for visiting our website and taking the time to read through. I look forward to providing chiropractic and acupuncture to a new generation of patients. I will continue to provide unique individualized care and learning new things to inspire future chiropractors for the better health of mankind. Yours In Health, Dr. Charlene Banbury B.Kin., D.C.

Dr. Charlene Banbury,  Chiropractor,  166 McDonnel in St Peterborough ON, K9H 2V9 Is in good standing with the College of Chiropractic Association of Canada

Keywords: Diagnosing the Cause of Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain & Workstation Pain and Posture, Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms, Pregnancy Lower and Upper Back Pain, Runner's Knee Pain Symptoms & Treatments, Custom Orthotics Compared to Over-the-Counter Orthotics, Leg Length Discrepancy

Dr. Charlene Banbury,  Chiropractor,  166 McDonnel in St Peterborough ON, K9H 2V9

 

If you are looking for local services or  treatment from a  A local chiropractor  in the office or hospital from a Chiropractor, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Charlene Banbury ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment (705) 748-6611  ( Dr. Charlene Banbury ) Is in good standing with the Colloege of Chiropractic Association of Canada

The speaker in the video may have no association with ( Dr. Charlene Banbury, Chiropractor St Peterborough, ON ). 
( Dr. Charlene Banbury, Chiropractor St Peterborough, ON ), may talk about some of the conditions and some of the treatment options shown on the videos.

It's great that you're considering chiropractic care for various conditions. Chiropractors can indeed provide treatments to address neuromusculoskeletal issues, including those related to scoliosis, hip and pelvis pain, and shoulder arthritis. However, it's important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a local chiropractor, to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your specific situation.

For scoliosis, chiropractic care may involve spinal adjustments and exercises aimed at improving posture and reducing spinal curvature. A chiropractor can assess the severity of scoliosis and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.

In the case of hip and pelvis pain, chiropractors can assess the underlying cause of the pain and provide treatments such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, exercises, and other modalities to alleviate symptoms and promote healing.

Regarding shoulder arthritis, chiropractors may offer non-surgical treatment options to help manage the condition. These options can include rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), chiropractic adjustments to improve range of motion, corticosteroid injections, and heat/cold therapy. However, the specific treatment plan would depend on the individual's condition and should be discussed with a chiropractor.

Remember, while chiropractic care can be beneficial for many individuals, it's important to have a thorough evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional to ensure that the treatments are appropriate for your specific needs. Consulting with a local chiropractor would allow you to discuss your condition in detail and determine the best course of action.