The chiropractic adjustment is undoubtedly the most overlooked and undervalued health care procedure that exists today. It’s not uncommon for patients to get “miraculous” results. These results are not miracles, but simply allowing the body to work the way it was designed to work. It won’t happen with one visit and it won’t happen…
The days are getting longer and the air is getting warmer. For many people that means the hibernation can now end and people will naturally start to filter into the outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Unfortunately, a sedentary winter will often equate to stiff muscles, stiff joints and weight gain. This is extremely detrimental…
This is the time of the year when we inevitably see a spike in the number of patients coming in as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The roads are slippery and an accident will happen when you least expect it. It doesn’t take much force for there to be injury to the…
The time of the year has come and gone for people to make their New Year resolutions. The gyms have all been busier with everyone making it their goal to get fit but, as they usually do, the gyms are starting to die off again as people lose their motivation and will power to work…
There has been a lot of debate about preventative care. It’s the old adage “If it ain’t broke then don’t fix it”. I have heard that statement many times here at the office. Patients come in with pain and then I get them feeling better. They then ask “Why do I need to keep…
High blood pressure affects approximately 25% of adults in North America. Of these, 75% have only mildly elevated blood pressure. Unfortunately, the first course of action is usually a blood pressure medication. These medications often have many side effects that can cause other issues such as; Cough. Diarrhea or constipation. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Erection…
Everyday we have new patients coming into our office who are presenting with a multitude of symptoms. Even though my favourite patients are the ones that come in for wellness care and are asymptomatic, I also love helping those that come in with a specific issue. I love seeing people that are at their wits…
We are officially in summer now. The weather is hot and the days are long. So many people are enjoying the outdoors and soaking up as much vitamin D as is humanly possible. The only problem that I see with any of this is that people are not hydrating more! Lots of people will…
Most people love to receive massage because it helps you feel better, but have you ever wondered why or what effect massage has on your body? The anatomic and physiologic areas most effected by massage are: 1.) Connective Tissues (musculoskeletal) 2.) Nervous/Neuroendocrine Systems 3.) Circulation (cardiovascular, lymph) 4.) Energy System These…
There’s a new condition in town. It’s called “Text Neck”. Text neck is the result of a world that is getting more and more technologically advanced. More and more we are using our cell phones to access the internet, to send emails, to send text messages, to make everyday phone calls and to pass time…