Canada is suffering from an opioid crisis. According to Health Canada, there have been roughly 9,000 Canadian deaths as a result of opioid use since 2016. During the past two years, an average of 11 people has died each day across the nation from opioid-related incidents. The problem is at epidemic proportions. Although the large [...]
Most of the time, people can recall the exact moment when they received a painful injury. For instance, a fall, automobile accident, or sports injury leaves a distinct impression. However, sometimes pain and dysfunction manifest without a clear inciting incident. When this occurs, the culprit is often a repetitive stress injury. What is a Repetitive [...]
Getting regular aerobic exercise is one of the single best things you can do for your health. A mountain of studies has shown that exercise helps to not only extend your lifespan but also to increase your quality of life. Along with eating right, exercise makes you better, faster, and stronger. However, whether you run [...]
You may have read the recent article in The Washington Post about horns forming on the heads of Australian adolescents from chronic smartphone use. Other media outlets have picked up this story and run with it. After all, what gets clicks like an article about humans growing horns? Not surprisingly, the truth is much less [...]
Chiropractors and back pain go together like salt and pepper. Everyone knows you see a chiropractor for back issues, but what about other problems? The truth is that chiropractic medicine is surprisingly versatile and can help with a number of conditions beyond your back. Here are four times you should visit your chiropractor, even if [...]
High blood pressure, technically known as hypertension, is one of the most common medical problems. Called the “silent killer” because of the lack of obvious symptoms, high blood pressure can lead to vascular disease, increased heart attack and stroke risk, kidney damage, and a host of other issues. The only way to reliably know if [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3319″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]If you experience shooting pain in your arms or shoulders or numbness and tingling in your fingers, you may have thoracic outlet syndrome. This condition strikes millions of people and is mainly characterized by chronic pain in the upper limbs. The thoracic outlet is the area [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Cracking Your Own Neck May Be Addictive” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3321″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you suffer from neck stiffness or pain, you may find passing relief from cracking your own neck. Some patients achieve a crack by using their hands to forcibly turn their heads or by simply clenching their neck muscles and rotating their [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Rotator Cuff and How Can You Injure It?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3323″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shoulder pain is no joke. It can be frustrating and seriously restrict your mobility. Many times shoulder pain is the result of a rotator cuff injury. So what is the rotator cuff and what sorts of activities are likely [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Weight Lifting: Pros and Cons” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3325″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While weight lifting has always been popular among segments of the population, this pursuit has grown with the arrival of the internet and websites and forums dedicated to connecting weightlifters. Now, you can easily find advice on technique, nutrition, and other information to safely build [...]
