Dr. Mary Lynch, the former president of the Canadian Pain Society, has reported that one in five Canadians suffers from chronic pain. For many of these individuals, their pain is a direct result of some type of accident. Accidents of any type may cause traumatic injury or aggravate a pre-existing illness, condition, or old injury. [...]
Like many other joints in your body, the human shoulder is a marvel of engineering. It can rotate in a number of directions, extend, and flex. In fact, the shoulder joint is crucial to the ability to manipulate tools and generally live life as a two-legged creature. However, the shoulder is not the most stable [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As everyone knows, health problems tend to increase with age. Although not reserved to just the elderly, many health conditions like arthritis, vertigo, osteoporosis, and hip fractures tend to disproportionately affect persons of advanced years. Even so, people are living longer. While extended life expectancies are certainly a goal to strive for, quality of life [...]
Stress knows no season. Although the holidays are well known for being a stressful time of year, modern society delivers plenty of hassle and frustration each and every month. With both work and family issues coming at you every day, it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. Unfortunately, prolonged stress has a profoundly negative impact on [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people probably know that professional chiropractic treatment is great for pain reduction and increased function in adults, but did you realise that chiropractic is also appropriate for children? In fact, thousands of children receive gentle chiropractic adjustments and other treatments every day. Chiropractic is a non-invasive, complementary medical approach for your kids that is [...]
If you have ever visited a chiropractic office, you may have seen tables with straps on them. They may have looked strange, but these devices are actually used for spinal decompression. This therapeutic technique is a valuable and effective treatment modality that can help with a number of problems. Best of all, spinal decompression is [...]
If you’ve spent any time around a chiropractor or chiropractic office, you have probably heard of subluxations. In fact, the correction of subluxations is part of the core of chiropractic medicine. But what are subluxations and why are they bad? How does a chiropractor correct them? Read below to learn more about this problem that [...]
Sometimes it seems that new technology always comes with new problems. The mobile phone and other handheld devices have brought a host of repetitive use and strain injuries with them. Chief among these is text neck, a painful condition caused by flexing your neck at a downward angle for long periods of times. Causes The [...]
Of course, chiropractic medicine focuses on the spine, but chiropractic techniques can treat much more than simply back pain. Most of the body’s major nerves run through the spine, so spinal manipulation can actually be used to treat a variety of non-back problems. Additionally, a professional chiropractor can provide manipulation to other body areas to [...]
Deciding to see a chiropractor is a great first step towards wellness. Now that you’re on your way to a healthy lifestyle, here are the next steps to prepare for your first chiropractic appointment. Schedule your appointment as soon as possible, but be sure to choose a time when you’re not rushed and will be [...]
