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 […]
Feet, Footwear & Foot PainWith the coming of spring many people`s thoughts now turn toward pursuing outdoor activities. They have had enough of the treadmill and exercise bike and wish to participate in fitness activities outside. Foot pain is a very common frustration for those wishing to pursue these outdoor activities. Understanding how the foot works and more importantly […]
Breakdown of Registered Massage TherapistsOne of the things that I enjoy the most about being a chiropractor is having the opportunity to work with a variety of health care practitioners including medical doctors, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, naturopaths, acupuncturists and massage therapists to name a few. There are many healthcare providers available to healthcare consumers and all have something unique and […]
Chiropractic & The Aging PopulationAs another year begins one of the things that we all can look forward to is becoming another year older. Hopefully, as we age we will be able to continue to enjoy and maintain a level of function and independence that allows us to attain the standard of living that we hope for as we […]
Are You Suffering From Sciatica?“Hey Doc, I think I have sciatica”. This is a very commonly heard comment in our office yet few people really understand exactly what it means. Most people assume that if they are experiencing any hip or leg pain that seems to be associated with back pain that they must be experiencing “sciatica”. This may […]