LOOK OUT, Spring is Out to Get You!Yes, here it comes, spring is on its way and it finally looks like life might be starting to get back to normal. That means golf, baseball, and other outdoor activities but wait, maybe you haven’t been as active as usual and you might be setting yourself up for a big disappointment. Many of us […]
ScoliosisScoliosis is a term used to describe abnormal lateral curvatures of the spinal column. Although usually only 10 percent of diagnosed curves actually require therapeutic intervention the consequences of untreated curves that do progress can be quiet serious. Due to the potentially serious consequences, it is paramount that pre-adolescent children be screened for potential signs […]
Foam RollersThe use of foam rollers for self treatment is gaining wide popularity. Foam rollers now come in many sizes and shapes but basically they are round rolls of high density foam approximately 6 inches in diameter in varying lengths. These rolls are used to provide a form of self massage to help in increasing flexibility, […]
Good Health Starts With Good PostureIf you are concerned about good health, then proper attention to your posture should be at the top of your list. Along with proper eating habits, exercise and adequate rest, good posture is a vital component of good health. Good posture will enable you to perform your daily tasks more efficiently, causing less fatigue and […]
Electrotherapy and T.E.N.S MachinesDo you ever wonder if those Dr. Ho machines that you see on T.V. really work? I regularly get asked by patients if they really work, or are they just a gimmick. The answer is that they do work and can be quite effective. Dr. Ho’s pain-relieving machine is not new however, it is actually […]
Ergonomics in the WorkplaceErgonomics is the science of adapting work processes and conditions to fit the physical capabilities of workers in order to reduce musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). MSI are injuries of the soft tissues, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and cartilage and may also involve the nervous system. The most common examples include repetitive strain injuries such as tendonitis […]
Chiropractor VS Physiotherapist?“Should I be seeing a chiropractor or a physiotherapist?”, is an age-old question that arises within chiropractic and physiotherapy clinics and among the public. Patients often do not completely understand the difference between these two professions, and not to mention other manual therapists (i.e., osteopathy or naturopathy). People who suffer from musculoskeletal injuries, which are […]
Snow Shovelling 101“Well Doc, it started when I was shovelling snow and I felt a twinge in my back.” This is a commonly heard statement in chiropractic offices during the winter months. Thankfully, there has only been a few snow falls to this point, but here are some important tips to help keep you safe if the […]
Move it OR Lose itIf you don’t use it, you lose it. This is something we should all be keeping in mind. The CBC recently ran a story indicating that many health care practitioners are seeing an increase in the types of injuries that are generally related to inactivity over the last several months. Many people are experiencing things […]
Arthritis: Not a Life SentenceIt is commonly assumed that as we age we will develop arthritis in our joints. There are many types of arthritis, but the most common type we tend to hear about is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a persistent joint pain problem that affects the cartilage, bone, ligaments and muscles surrounding a joint. We commonly hear of […]