Mar 30, 2023 | Back Pain, Pain Relief
Got back pain? Do you reach for opioids (morphine, Vicodin, oxycodone, and fentanyl) or the first over-the-counter medication, like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen? As a chiropractor, back pain is a common health complaint in my clinic, and knowing the best...
Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Anterior Head Syndrome, 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...
Aug 14, 2021 | Blog, Back Pain, Cancer, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Pain Relief, Pain Relief
When it comes to taking care of our health, taking a proactive, preventative approach is key. Ensuring we are tested, screened and regularly monitored is vital to early detection and prevention of many common health issues. Especially as women, certain tests and...
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...