Injection Therapies for OsteoarthritisThose suffering from knee and hip pain due to osteoarthritis should know that there are some emerging technologies that may offer significant pain reduction and increased function. The hope is that one day, these technologies may actually all but eliminate the need for joint replacement procedures. These new procedures use injections that either replace diminished […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Pain in the leg, especially in the calf or lower leg, may be a sign of a very serious condition called a deep vein thrombosis. This is particularly important to remember as many of us are beginning to resume travelling for work and vacation. Long periods of immobility such as sitting on a plane may […]
FAQs Regarding AcupunctureWhat is Contemporary Medical Acupuncture? Contemporary acupuncture is used to stimulate peripheral nerves in order to control pain and dysfunction in the nervous system. It involves the insertion of very thin needles over specific areas of the body where nerves and their receptors are found. No drug is injected. This will stimulate the central nervous […]
Chiropractors as Primary Contact PractitionersAre you one of the many people trying to find a family doctor? During the St. Thomas Home and Garden Show I was surprised by the number of people coming up to our booth that commented about not being able to find a family doctor. A quick inquiry to the webpage for the Ontario College […]
Exercise Is MedicineAs a chiropractor part of what I do is to listen to patients describing to me how they have injured themselves. What is very interesting is that in many cases patients have no idea how they may have injured themselves. In fact, more often than not there doesn’t seem to be a clear precipitating reason […]
Flip Flops & Your FeetThere are 206 bones in the human body and 52 of those bones are located in the two feet. That means that approximately one quarter of all the bones in the body are located in the feet. This serves to show that it is very important to take proper care of your feet. Unfortunately, around […]
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)Knee pain is a very common presenting complaint in a chiropractic office. Patellofemoral syndrome is one of the more common reasons. With this condition patients will often complain of a dull achy diffuse pain in the front of the knee around the knee cap. The condition usually becomes worse with prolonged weight bearing and activity. […]
Degenerative Disc DiseaseA spinal condition which is commonly seen in our clinic and one which is becoming more prevalent with the aging population is degenerative disc disease. This term seems to be one that people are familiar with as they have heard it either from their medical doctor or other practitioner but commonly aren’t sure what it […]
Shoulder Injuries“Put me in coach, I’m ready to play, today.” Some of you might recognize the lyrics from an old John Fogerty classic about baseball called Centerfield. The question is, are you really ready to play? The start of May usually brings with it the start of another baseball season accompanied by the smell of the […]
What is Reflexology?Reflexology is an alternative form of healthcare that involves working on the feet, hands and ears. It is based on the theory that there are specific reflex points in these areas that correspond to specific areas and systems in the rest of the body. The theory has parallels in traditional Chinese medicine, and other forms […]