Stretch Away back pain at your desk – 10 easy steps
From computers, to televisions, to desk jobs, modernization has delivered incredibly positive changes to our professional and personal lives, from innovative medical developments to our daily simple conveniences. However, with this revolution, people have become more...
read moreBladder and Urinary Incontinence – what you need to know
Bladder and Urinary Incontinence is a health condition rarely discussed as people living with the condition are often too embarrassed to talk about it. There are various types of incontinence; in this blog I will talk about SUI (Stress Urinary Incontinence). Stress...
read moreEffects of a misaligned jaw
When your teeth are misaligned, they cannot provide enough muscle support in your face needed for chewing and swallowing. These muscles are then forced into a strained position which translates in discomfort throughout the face, head, arms, shoulders and back. The...
read moreWinter Sports injuries in children
Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports, but they can be the cause of many common injuries: contusions, sprains, fractures, head injuries and joint injuries. Studies have shown that children have a higher rate of ski-related lower body fractures than adults,...
read moreWinter safety tips for your kids – winter sports
Winter is here already, and along with it comes many family activities for all to enjoy. But did you know that in 2010 over 400,000 children were treated in the hospital for winter sports-related injuries? While many children love winter, because they get to go...
read moreCould your child have Osgood-Schlatter?
Does your child experience knee pain? If you have an active child who is experiencing pain in the knees, it may be a condition called Osgood-Schlatter Disease...but there’s help! What is Osgood-Schlatter? Osgood-Schlatter disease is essentially a painful bump right...
read moreExercise in the Elderly
Why should I exercise? Research shows that regular exercise can help: Maintain healthy growth Prevent chronic diseases (Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart disease) Make muscles stronger Increase your energy Decrease stress Prolong independence Prevent falls Manage...
read moreACL Injuries unraveled
What is this ACL everyone always talks about?! Although the name seems long and scary, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are some of the most common injuries in sports. This past winter, it seemed like ACL injuries were the newest trending fad. It seemed like...
read moreStrengthen your immune system with Acupuncture
As the days shorten and the temperature drops, the time has come to worry about the condition of our immune system. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for over 5 000 years, strengthens your immune system without any chemicals or side effects. A few preventive...
read moreIf you think you need surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Trigger finger…try osteopathy first!
Osteopathy is highly successful in treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and trigger finger. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes entrapped as it passes through the wrist, causing weakness, clumsiness, pain,...
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