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Beyond Adjustments: When Do Chiropractors Use Acupuncture?

Acupuncture can be used to treat musculoskeletal (MSK)-related pain—an area where your chiropractor is an expert. Doctors of chiropractic assess conditions related to the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems, and they are qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders and dysfunctions related to the musculoskeletal system. Acupuncture is just oneRead More

Veteran Spotlight | A Look into Polytrauma

A 73-year-old Canadian Armed Forces Veteran walked into his chiropractor’s office with low back pain and chronic pain in his left knee and hip and his right shoulder. He developed these from long hours spent in a military helicopter. Just like this patient’s story, musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among military personnelRead More

Going Beyond the Adjustment | Soft Tissue Therapy

When you think about going to the chiropractor, you might envision a chiropractic adjustment. In addition to the adjustment, your chiropractor can do much more to help relieve specific types of pain or conditions while also improving how you move and function. One common tool is soft tissue therapy, whichRead More

5 Things You Should Know About Concussions

Participating in sports is a great way to stay active and in some sports, a level of physical contact is required. However, this physical contact can sometimes result in injury. Although we hope that you are able to play safely, concussions are a common traumatic brain injury that can occurRead More

Sleep Ergonomics | Wake Up Pain-Free and Energized

Getting a good night’s sleep is something many of us struggle with. Sometimes, it is difficult to relax or our sleep gets disrupted. Getting enough sleep is important for more than just functioning throughout the day; it also has a major impact on our health. Sleep plays an essential biologicalRead More

Straighten Up and Move this Year for World Spine Day!

We spend a lot of time in the same position: sitting. Whether working at your desk, driving in your car, eating at the table or simply watching TV, sitting in the same position for long periods of time may increase your risk of lower back pain and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The keyRead More

A chiropractor can change your pain to build a healthier you

When you’ve got a lot on the go, personal goals can get lost in the shuffle. Between work, kids, commuting, cooking, and housework, it can be hard to find the time for your personal health and fitness. Chiropractors can be part of the solution to building a healthier you. YouRead More

How chiropractic care can help frequent headaches

Headaches are a common inconvenience for many Canadians. They can seemingly strike at any time. Nearly 90 percent of women and about 70 percent of men will get a tension headache during their lifetime, while 37 percent of women and 21 percent of men experience them regularly. Most believe theRead More

5 Ways Exercise Can Help Your Chiropractic Treatment

When you visit your chiropractor, do you ever think of the full array of skills and knowledge your chiropractor can offer? Chiropractors are extensively trained in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and management of MSK conditions. To help relieve pain and dysfunction, joint manipulation is only one of many tools chiropractorsRead More

4 Ways Your Feet May Be Hurting Your Back

Our body is a complex and fascinating structure of connected and largely interdependent parts. In a past blog, we discussed how your feet can contribute to back pain and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The altered gait and biomechanics can create additional stress on joints, muscles, bones, and the nervous system,Read More