There is a lot to learn about physiotherapy, far more than can be conveyed at just one time. So we’re starting a mini series of posts that can help understand the value of what we offer. Fact 1 - Physiotherapy is excellent at helping people prepare their bodies for surgery and fully recover from [...]
If you have never run before it is advised to first consult your medical practitioner to ensure no injuries to your joints nor any harm to pre-existing conditions you may have. If you are used to running on a treadmill, transitioning outdoors may take some time. Running on a stationary treadmill versus outside on uneven [...]
Some of us have questions about what it is that Chiropractors do and their advantages to our health. Today we will be going through 5 common myths about chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors are not “real” doctors This is false. Chiropractors are regulated in all provinces of Canada and can use the title “doctor” after they finish [...]
Many often are unable to distinguish the difference between massage therapy versus chiropractic treatments. The newer era of medicine utilizes both treatments hand in hand. When both treatments are used in combination, they will likely be much more effective! Chiropractic focus: The study of chiropractic medicine focuses on resolving the musculoskeletal issues that are [...]
Ensuring you get good quality sleep is essential for achieving a healthy body and mind. Many people often end up getting less sleep than their body requires to be well rested. For achieving a healthy body, physically and mentally, it is important that you are achieving at least a minimum of 7 hours of quality [...]
1. Get Active Going on a road trip or taking long flights can have you sitting for long periods of time. This can cause your back, shoulders and pelvis to feel sore or stiff. You can beat the stiffness by going on a short walk or stretching every 60 minutes. This will help keep the [...]
Pregnancy can cause changes in the body that can often cause discomfort or pain. Many pregnant women experience increased back pain as they move further along their pregnancy. This is due to the added weight their spine must endure and carry. Physical therapy can help ease back pain as it targets the root cause. Physical [...]
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the levels of insulin are reduced, which increases the levels of glucose within the blood stream. High blood sugar can also be the result of the body being unable to effectively utilize the produced insulin. The two types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2. The presence [...]
As summer has ended, many students begin to dread going back to school. However, going back to school can actually be exciting and fun if you get a healthy start. To make the process of getting back into the school routine, the following consists of things you can do to make it easy and fun [...]
Many people forget that you don’t have to be the greatest Olympic athlete to pay a visit to a sports medicine chiropractor. Those who are involved in the local sports team or are generally active may have suffered an injury that can be treated or prevented. Call today to schedule your appointment. Chiropractic medicine consists [...]
