The Manitoba Government is cutting funding for Chiropractor services in the Province.

Instead of 12 annual visits, the Province will only cover a maximum of seven thanks to a $4.8 million cut in subsidies for chiropractic services.

Local Chiropractor Joe Suderman calls it a cut to an area of health care, "that has been proven to be very effective, both health-wise and financially."

"The beauty of Chiropractic it is that has been so accessible to most people and with this funding cut it's likely going to mean some people can no longer afford the care they need," he says.

"That being said, we are pleased that there is still some funding in place so that we can continue to deliver affordable care to our patients."

The change began June 1st, which required chiropractors bill the province $8.20 per patient visit, down from $12.30.

However, that number is expected to rise back to $10 as of April 1, 2018.

According to a memo to members and staff of the Manitoba Chiropractor Association, the reduction was non-negotiable as it was part of government's overall plan to secure savings of about $250 million from across Manitoba Health.

"While we are all extremely disappointed with government's decision to reduce funding for chiropractic care, we are not alone," the memo explains.

Virtually every segment of health care will be affected by reductions totalling $250 million.