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How this Canadian chiropractor overcame nagging back pain and became a national champion
Canadian chiropractor and powerlifter Dr. Derick Luu battled through injuries and faced strong competition for seven years. Now finally, he holds the title of national champion. But it didn’t come easily. Over the years, he was struck with various back, hip, and shoulder injuries from powerlifting (squatting, bench pressing, andRead More
Canadian chiropractor curls the distance
Photos by Curling Canada and Andrew Klaver photography For Dr. Brigitte MacPhail, curling has always been a way of life. Growing up in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Dr. MacPhail was raised in a family of avid curlers, who encouraged her to start playing in grade three. She excelled in highRead More
Oh, the places you’ll go! Tales from the road with Dr. Shannon McEwen, chiropractor to the rockstars
A career in healthcare always called to Dr. Shannon McEwen, who found her pathway to chiropractic at a school career fair booth promoting the Southern California University of Health Science chiropractic program. When she graduated top of her class and began practicing in Toronto’s beaches neighborhood, she was comfortable, butRead More
Research working for you- let’s talk about impact
The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) funds research to discover the best, evidence-informed care for patients living with spinal dysfunction and disease. These investments build clinician expertise and validates the role of chiropractors as essential healthcare providers. Now, to help all clinicians see the tangible and positive impact scientifically-sound researchRead More
Supporting the future of chiropractic through the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association
Sarah Smith Coulter, Director of Member Experience, CCA The National Student Canadian Chiropractic Association, known as SCCA National, was created to provide Canadian chiropractic students studying at home or abroad with information and resources to transition successfully into practicing in Canada while forging a strong relationship with the CCA, provincialRead More
Chris Hadfield’s advice on how to stay motivated
“We (astronauts) recognize one body, one lifetime. So, take care of this thing. Have fun, but recognize you only get one of these and it’s only going to get older…That’s sort of a constant astronaut mantra.” Col. Chris Hadfield Earlier this year, Col. Chris Hadfield shared his advice with CCARead More
CCA National Convention & Tradeshow Recap
The CCA was overjoyed to finally connect in-person in Montreal this fall for NCT’22. The weekend was filled with inspiring programs, special events, and a tradeshow exhibition. NCT ended with glitz and glam at our Le Jazz Hot gala and awards ceremony recognizing those individuals whose passion and dedication haveRead More
Advocating for the inclusion of chiropractors in the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
“There is so much more we could be doing for Canadians in these communities” – Greg With graduation on the horizon, chiropractic students like Danika are grappling with the question of where to practice. “The debt I have accrued will impact where I decide to work and build my practice.Read More
Preparation and conditioning for skiing
Winter can be a splendid and enjoyable time of year, especially if you love outdoor activities like skiing. Commonly, muscles that work to internally rotate the hips are activated and engaged during skiing – key for maintaining balance and coordination1. A great way to condition the body and build muscleRead More
Shovel Light: Tips for Shoveling Snow During the Winter
During the winter months, snow shoveling can be a pain, considering that each shovelful of snow weighs about six pounds. That’s a lot of repetitive lifting, and wear and tear on your back. These back health tips will ease the hassle of clearing your driveway and help keep your backRead More