As many people may have heard the Ontario government has given Chiropractors the green light to slowly re-open. Unfortunately it will not be business as usual immediately. A number of safety measures have been recommended by the government and our association to help keep patients, and ourselves, as safe as possible. We are currently changing […]
Neck and Shoulder Pain Caused by a First Rib Subluxation?
Is Your Neck, Jaw or Shoulder Pain Caused by a First Rib Subluxation? The first rib is the most superior of the twelve ribs. The first rib is short and thick travelling from the first Thoracic vertebrae forward wrapping to either side of the neck. The first rib is fairly mobile as it has […]
Sciatica Vs. Piriformis Syndrome
Many cases of sciatica are actually misdiagnosed. Sciatica is defined as unilateral (one side of the body) pain that starts in the lower back then runs down the hips and buttocks into the leg usually ending in the big toe. The cause of sciatica is pressure on the sciatic nerve due to a disc herniation, […]
Orthotics Help with Knee and Back Pain
Reducing Knee and Lower Back Pain with Orthotics Many people suffer from chronic pain in the knees, ankles and lower back. Often there is a connection between this pain and the way you walk. Misalignment of the lower leg or back due to overpronation of the foot is a leading cause of knee and lower […]
Benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture
The ancient practice of acupuncture meets the modern desire for youthful skin. Let me get this out of the way first: Needles are my worst nightmare. I shiver at the sight of syringes, and once hyperventilated so intensely at the prospect of getting my blood drawn that I had to lie down and drink a juice box […]