Dr. Roger Morrison dedicated to providing the highest quality of Chiropractic care available and puts your specific needs first. He is committed to helping his patients achieve all their health and wellness related goals. Roger's philosophy is to improve your health and wellness by using safe, gentle and effective Chiropractic treatments to restore proper movement and function to your spine and extremities. When proper movement is restored function improves, muscle tension is decreased and inflammation and pain are reduced.
With 15 years of experience treating a wide range of musculo-skeletal complaints, Roger is capable analyzing your body and creating a customized pain relief and rehabilitation plan to benefit your health. He understands the importance of educating patients about their specific conditions so they can be active participants in their treatment and by doing so achieve their wellness goals quickly.
Dr. Morrison offers a wide range of unique therapeutic modalities. Using the latest technology he strives be on the cutting edge with the most up to date technology available to help enhance your treatment experience, improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and heal your body rapidly so you can live your life to the fullest.
Dr. Roger Morrison was born in Sydney and attended Sydney Academy. He then completed bachelor of science degrees in both biology and psychology from Cape Breton university before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic, Caum Laude with clinical honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic college in Toronto. After graduation he returned to Sydney, Nova Scotia to begin his practice.
Dr. Morrison is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, and the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors. He is also registered as an Injury Management Consultant (IMC) under the Nova Scotia Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation of the Insurance Act.
Dr. Morrison has 15 years of experience treating a wide range of musculo-skeletal conditions and practices mainly diversified technique adjusting as well as some Thompson Drop table techniques. Dr. Morrison is highly skilled in myofascial release techniques and is certified in clinical acupuncture, as well as being trained in Matheson job site analysis and Matheson functional capacity evaluations (FCE). Dr. Morrison has specific training in Gua Sha and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, office ergonomic assessment, Pro Golf Health, custom brace fitting, gait analysis and custom orthotic fitting, as well as pain management.
Dr. Morrison is the team Chiropractor for the 2019 AUS Champion Cape Breton University Capers Men's and Women's soccer teams as well as the Cape Breton University Capers Men's and Women's basketball teams.
Chiropractic is a healing discipline firmly grounded in science. Although its main focus is the relationship between the skeleton (particularly the spine) and the nervous system that runs through it, chiropractic is concerned with the care of the entire body. Chiropractic focuses on addressing the source of your problem, not simply with treating symptoms.
Includes history, physical examination and initial treatment. Chiropractic treatment.
Includes history, physical examination and chiropractic treatment for recurrent or new complaint.
Chiropractic treatment including modalities (heat, electrotherapy, ultrasound, acupuncture, Theragun, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), kinesiology taping and hydromasage).
May include a combination of heat, ice, interferential current (IFC), and ultrasound.
Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body, to various depths. Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation or Simply IASTM uses specially designed tools which enable clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue dysfunction. IASTM is performed with ergonomically designed instruments that detect and treat fascial restrictions, encourage rapid localization and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis, chronic inflammation, or degeneration.
Shockwave therapy is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to musculo-skeletal tissues with sub-acute, sub-chronic and chronic conditions. Shockwaves interact with tissue causing overall medical effects of accelerated tissue repair and cell growth, analgesia and mobility restoration.
Hydro therapy feels like a hot tub on your back, neck and shoulders but you never get wet. Imagine the incredible feeling of your body being massaged by pulsating jets of warm water. You remain completely clothed as you lay on a water filled mattress and relax as a series of hydro-jets massage away aches and pains. The heat relaxes you and the pressure of the water jets against your body soothes your aches and pains. All you need to do is lie back and relax. In as little as ten minutes, you will
The Theragun uses repetitive strokes into muscle 16 mm deep, 40 times a second - 60% deeper than vibration massagers - to stimulate circulation, generate heat, and release your deepest tension. All it takes is 30 seconds per muscle group to improve muscle strength, flexibility, coordination, and performance.
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Custom ligament and Osteo-arthritis knee braces by Breg. Comes with industry leading 5 year fit guaranty. Requires a prescription to be covered by health insurance. **Must be paid in full and submitted, no online billing permitted.
Custom molded orthotic insoles for shoes, work boots, skates, ski boots etc. Requires a prescription to be covered by health insurance. **Must be paid in full and submitted, no online billing permitted.
Full Line of Breg braces available for neck, back, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. Requires a prescription to be covered by health insurance. **Must be paid in full and submitted, no online billing permitted.
HydroMassage is a convenient, dry, full body massage with the use of pressurized water. Simply lie down in the open design bed, fully clothed, and feel the immediate benefits of the traveling jet system, which delivers an “all sides” body massage. The bed can be easily customized to put pressure exactly where you need it most.
15 minute sessions can be added to subsequent chiropractic treatments for $10. Individual sessions without a chiropractic visit are $20.
Five session punch card. Time can be booked by calling. Punch card must be presented at time of appointment. Can book up to 30 Min/Session.
Ten session punch card. Time can be booked by calling. Punch card must be presented at time of appointment. Can book up to 30 Min/Session.
