Jul 20, 2020 | Back Pain, Blog, Cancer, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Pain Relief, Pain Relief
“Sitting is the new smoking” has become quite the buzz phrase lately, as numerous sources show the correlation between spending hours sitting at a desk and risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. It’s a scary thought, considering so many of us are bound to...
Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Posture, Spinal Degeneration
Although often overlooked, your posture and the health of your spine should be at the top of the list when it comes to good health. It should be right up there with eating well, exercising often, and getting adequate sleep. Surprised? The spine covers and protects our...
Jun 22, 2020 | Anterior Head Syndrome, Blog, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Headaches, Neck Pain, Numbness, Ottawa, Pain Relief, Spinal Manipulation, Text Neck
Sit up straight! Don’t slouch! Parents nag their kids all the time about bad posture but funnily enough, they are just as bad! I can’t tell you the amount of times I have come out of my office at the clinic, only to see three of my patients slumped over looking down...
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...
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,...
Jan 21, 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...
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...
