Blog Archive

Thoughts on issues affecting the chiropractic practice, patients and profession.

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World Spine Care – Bringing spinal care to the underserviced around the world

Date: October 24, 2018

By Dr. Geoff Outerbridge Spine-related disorders are the number one cause of disability globally and every year result in the loss of billions of dollars through healthcare costs, diminished individual incomes, and loss of productivity in the workforce. Populations in most areas of the world, especially rural populations, have noRead More

#LoveYourSpine: Chiropractic Care and You

Date:  October 15, 2018

Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians experience moderate to severe chronic pain? Or that low back pain, headaches, knee pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain are a leading cause? If you are a Canadian experiencing pain, or you want to take preventative measures, we have the tool forRead More

Success in Patient Care through Integrated Medicine

Date:  September 26, 2018

Dr. Alban Merepeza has worked with many elite athletes, including Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse, a triple-medal winner at the 2016 Olympics. But his community knows him for his work at the Port Hope Health Centre, a privately owned healthcare clinic that he built from the ground up. The clinicRead More

Make the most of summer!

Date:  July 25, 2018

Summer is here which means it’s time for fun in the sun! Make the most of these long, leisurely days with these chiropractor-approved tips from our CCA Members. TIP #1: Know your Ultraviolet (UV) rays and sunscreen   “Know the difference in UV ratings and what they mean” – Dr.Read More

Giving back: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Outreach Abroad Program

Date:  June 27, 2018

Guest post by Dr. Nardine Bekhit For the past 12 years, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) has organized an Outreach Abroad program for 4th-year students (clinical interns). The program is guided by Dr. Patricia Tavares and Dr. Les Wiltshire who select 12 students to travel with them to underserviced areasRead More

What is the CCRF?

Date:  May 23, 2018

Since 1976, The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) has been funding chiropractic research to discover the best, evidence-informed treatments for patients living with pain and disability caused by spinal dysfunction and disease. In 2018, the CCRF launched new, national research priorities to focus research on making a direct impact onRead More

Chiropractic Care in Canada

Date:  May 18, 2018

Guest Post from Dr David Peeace   With over 8,000 practicing chiropractors in Canada who help thousands of Canadians live pain-free lives every day, now is an opportune moment to celebrate being a chiropractor. Chiropractors are experts in the musculoskeletal (MSK) system, with rigorous academic and practical education earning themRead More

Canada’s Low Back Pain Epidemic

Date:  May 9, 2018

Involuntary spasms in your lower back? A dull throbbing ache? Shooting pain down your leg? You are most likely suffering from low back pain (LBP). If you’ve never had low back pain, chances are you will at some point in your life. Just check these statistics: In six-month period, fiveRead More

2018 CCA National Convention & Tradeshow

Date:  May 4, 2018

Hello and welcome, Wow! Another National Convention and Tradeshow has come and gone. It seems like just yesterday that we were wrapping up NCT’15. Thank you to all that attended NCT’18. It is with your enthusiasm that we had an even bigger and better NCT, and we look forward toRead More

The Top 6 Common Myths about Chiropractic Treatment

Date:  April 24, 2018

Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always find a chiropractor in your community to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting some commonly shared myths: 1. Once youRead More