There are two large categories of nerves in the human body, motor nerves and sensory nerves. The vast majority of both motor and sensory nerves originate in the spinal cord and exit from the spinal column to travel throughout the body. However, everyone has 12 pairs of very special nerves that bypass the spinal cord [...]
Lower back pain is more common than neck pain, but there are still millions who suffer from neck pain at one time or another. Many times there is no identifiable reason for the neck pain, but it is usually related to something general, like a muscle strain or sprained tendons or ligaments. These types of [...]
Originally published: April 2016 It is common to have questions and even trepidations before your first visit to any new healthcare provider. Luckily, chiropractors know that new patients may need extra time to discuss their questions or concerns. You can play a role in your own chiropractic care before your first visit. An effective way [...]
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a frequent cause of pain and mobility problems. But there is much confusion about the nature of DJD, causes of this problem, and treatment options. Here is some basic information about DJD and what you can do if this condition is the source of your pain. A Disease Constellation DJD [...]
Sleep is all too easy to take for granted - until you are no longer getting enough. Most people need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to be at their best the next day. However, those seven to nine hours needs to be good quality sleep, not tossing and turning or “restless [...]
It is no secret that at the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) we often promote the benefits of regular physical activity as a way to stay healthy and happy. In fact, the CCA thinks it’s so important that we’ve created a free app: Straighten Up Canada! The app is currently available for download via Apple Store, Google Play and Blackberry World. [...]
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 [...]
Yoga can be an effective and gentle tool to help manage your low back pain. Its many benefits include relief from pain, stress and anxiety – it’s also fun and challenging! Yoga can help you reduce muscle tension, increase flexibility and strength while improving your balance. Warm up before trying yoga, as you want to help your back pain, not make it worse. Here is a list of yoga poses [...]
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 [...]
Originally published: May 2015 When spring arrives, many people start to think about their long list of household chores, some of which require a great deal of bending, reaching and twisting that may increase the risk of injuries. We’ve pulled together some tips to help you stay safe while checking off your to-do lists: 1. [...]
