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

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Concussion: It Gets Better

Date: June 9, 2022

One patient’s journey to a pain-free life The first time Trent sustained a concussion, it was the result of a kick to the head playing rugby. Just twenty-two, Trent took three weeks off from playing while the headaches subsided, getting back on the field as soon as he could. FiveRead More

DR. CHERIA MORGAN: FROM TRACK STAR TO HELPING PATIENTS OVERCOME THEIR HURDLES

Date:  June 1, 2022

Dr. Cheria Morgan was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. The second youngest in an active family of four children, she was always a go-getter, keeping up with her three brothers without fail. It could not have come as a greater shock to Cheria and her family when, at theRead More

CCA member highlight: Q&A with six LGBTQ+ chiropractors

Date:  June 1, 2022

Pride festivities are taking place in many Canadian cities in June and July and we wanted to find out how our LGBTQ+ chiropractors celebrate pride and what chiropractors can do to help create an inclusive environment for patients not just through a single month — but throughout the year. JumpRead More

Taking charge of your headaches: a guide for pain management

Date:  June 1, 2022

You have a headache? You certainly are not alone! Fifty-nine percent of Canadian adults report suffering from some form of headache.1 Headaches can be debilitating, but most often feel like unpleasant discomfort, pain or pressure that can be addressed by manual therapies, relaxation and rest, hydration and even short-term use ofRead More

Helping those who put others first

Date:  January 10, 2022

It has been a challenging time for the residents of British Columbia. In addition to navigating through the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the province has been hit hard by a series of natural disasters, with the latest coming in the form of heavy storms that led to severe flooding. The most recent extreme weather conditions come on the heels of a summer of heatwaves and wildfires. These events have destroyed communities and forced many people out of theirRead More

Back and neck pain – Improving the health of patients in remote communities

Date:  November 23, 2021

Suffering from back pain or neck pain is not fun, but when you live in an urban center, there are numerous treatment options to choose from. But what about people with musculoskeletal problems living in remote communities, where accessing healthcare is challenging? “Our goal is to address this limited accessRead More

Canadian chiropractors ranked among global experts

Date:  September 30, 2021

It is one thing to be respected among your peers in your field. It is another to be recognized as a world expert. That’s what happened this past week to Dr. Pierre Côté and Dr. Greg Kawchuk. In recognition of September being International Pain Awareness Month, Expertscape unveiled its ranking of global experts in back pain. Dr. Côté andRead More

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Date:  September 30, 2021

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“The door of hope” – Chiropractors step up to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations

Date:  July 20, 2021

Canadian chiropractors answered the call when the country needed more vaccinators The CCA is proud of its members who have done their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 and gone even further by taking additional training courses to help vaccinate more Canadians at government-run clinics. Please read our statementRead More

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Date:  July 20, 2021

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