May 20, 2020 | Aging, Arthritis, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Chronic Pain, Health & Wellness, Joint Pain, Optimal Health, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Pain Relief, Pain Relief, Posture, Spinal Degeneration, Ulcers, Women's Health
Can You Prevent Arthritis? Is it truly possible to prevent arthritis? The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is also known as degenerative joint disease. It is experienced by 80% of people over 50 years of age and can begin in the teenage years. It...
Apr 27, 2020 | Aging, Back Pain, Back Pain, Caesarean Birth, Central Nervous System, Children, Childs Health, Chiropractic, Chronic Pain, Emotional Stress, Environmental Stress, Health & Wellness, Immune System, Joint Pain, Labour, Mental Health, Neck Pain, Optimal Health, Pain Relief, Physical Stress, Pregnancy, Running, Sport Injury, Sports, Stress
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A CHIROPRACTOR? AFTER EXPERIENCING ACCIDENTS OR TRAUMA A car accident or simple fall can cause severe stress on one’s neuro-musculoskeletal system, this can affect movement and function. A fall, even as a young child, can cause or contribute to...
Feb 5, 2020 | Blog, Chiropractic, Headaches, Neck Pain, Pain Relief, Pain Relief, Subluxations, Whiplash
Can Chiropractic Care Help Whiplash? What Causes Whiplash? A whiplash injury occurs when the head and neck are thrown very quickly in one direction and then rebound in the opposite direction. In other words, the head is literally whipped around on the neck. In fact,...
Oct 9, 2019 | Blog, Gratitude, Health & Wellness
With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share some thoughts on the topic of gratitude. Practicing daily gratitude holds many benefits. From lower our stress levels to increase our happiness. Studies continue to show the tremendous power of...
Aug 27, 2019 | Back Pain, Back Pain, Blog, Health & Wellness, School
Who knew that the ubiquitous school backpack could actually create health issues for children and teenagers? Before you buy that cute and colourful backpack for your six-year-old heading off to school for the first time, consider how it can affect their spine. Student...
May 8, 2019 | Anxiety, Back Pain, Back Pain, Blog, Children, Childs Health, Chiropractic, Energy, Immune System, Kids, Optimal Health, Posture, Scoliosis, Sport Injury, Sports
Can Poor Posture as a Child Impact Health in Adulthood? Good posture is developed from good habits, which is why it is so important to encourage children to stand up straight. Otherwise, bad habits can develop which can lead to issues later in life. Many adults with...
Apr 3, 2019 | Back Pain, Back Pain, Blog, Ergonomics, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Pain Relief, Pain Relief, Posture, Shoulder Pain, Sitting
Tips for Avoiding Stress and Strain While Working at Your Computer Did you know that working at a computer for long periods of time can cause strain to your body? Spending significant amounts of time on the computer is normal in today’s world, though. Working adults...
May 29, 2018 | Blog, Pain Relief
You’ve probably heard of tennis elbow before, but have you heard of golfer’s elbow? Golfer’s elbow affects the forearm muscles. The muscles that attach from the wrist and go to the “funny bone” area of the elbow near the inner bump. These muscles are responsible for...
Jan 12, 2018 | Events
It’s a new year, and with a new year comes new goals! Are you looking to improve your health, energy and vitality this year? If so, I highly recommend that you check out the 12th Annual Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 27th from 9 am –...
