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How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work? Skeptical about the benefits of chiropractic care? Let’s answer the question, “How does a chiropractic adjustment work?”…with science. Maybe a friend, family member, or neighbor swears by chiropractic care, but you’re skeptical that “cracking your back” can do anything for you. Maybe you know firsthand the relief that a chiropractor…

In today’s digital age, smartphones, tablets, and laptops act almost as an extension to us, with these indispensable devices being such a big part of our lives.   While these devices offer convenience and connectivity, they also pose a significant risk to our musculoskeletal health, particularly when it comes to the phenomenon known as “text neck.”  …

Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the band of tissue (plantar fascia) at the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes, causing pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel. This pain can often be worse when you take your first steps in the morning or after a…

Women have special needs, from menstruation to pregnancy to menopause.  Chiropractic care can help women deal with these life changes.  Chiropractors are doctors with over seven years of university level education in the science and art of hands-on-healing. Menstrual Cramps: During menses, women discover that they not only experience cramping in the lower abdominal region…

Have you ever felt like stress was piling up on you like a game of Jenga, and you were just one stressful day away from the tower collapsing? Well, imagine that tower is your pelvic floor, and the blocks are the unexpected surprises or micro stressors that life stacks on top. One wrong move, and…

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where there is a reduction in bone density resulting in an increased risk of bone fractures. It is most common in post-menopausal women aged 45+, however it can be experienced in men or younger people too. Osteopenia, on the other hand, is the stage before osteoporosis where the…

Neck pain is hardly the ideal way to begin the day. It can quickly induce a negative mood and make even simple movements painful, such as moving your head. Most of the time, a sore neck is caused by your sleeping posture, the sort of pillow you use, or other sleep-related difficulties. The majority of…

As we all know, the human body is designed for movement, rather than constant sitting and inactivity. In sedentary office jobs, where many people regularly work overtime, the constant lack of movement and poor posture can wreak havoc on our hips, lower back, neck and shoulders. For Physiotherapists, it’s no surprise that around 90% of…