Probably the most common cause of mid-back pain, like neck pain, is from our current “sit-too-long” lifestyle. We sit in front of computers, stare down at our phones, commute longer distances, and frankly do not put much thought into our posture throughout the day. With gravity a constant, our mid-backs (and necks) take the brunt […]
Read MoreYour sleeping position matters. Whether you have pain or not, we all need to be aware of the best position to sleep in. Minimizing neck and low back pain, headaches, sciatica, or a disc bulge/herniation, your sleeping position as a big impact on how you feel. The mattress and pillow you use will also determine […]
Read MoreWhat are your health expectations? Quality of life. Seems simple enough. But, what does that mean? I can give my humble opinion based on 16 years of clinical practice and tens of thousands of patient interactions. Here is what most people don’t expect: A miracle cure. To never experience pain or discomfort ever again. To […]
Read MoreI’ve had 3 Concussions Concussions are no fun. I have suffered at least 3 concussions in my life. When I was younger, at a public skate I was racing a friend and slipped and fell into the rink boards head first. Back then, helmets weren’t required. The 2nd one was from a hockey hit during […]
Read MoreMaintenance care was more effective than ‘going when it hurts’ in reducing the number of bothersome (painful) days.
Read MoreYes, that is correct! H-o-m-e-w-o-r-k! We all know our health lies squarely on are own shoulders. Once we learn what we need to do to get healthy, the only thing we need to do is act. Do. Repeat. Get Healthy. As a patient in our office, we expect you to get better. In fact, we […]
Read MoreOne of the most frequent questions I get in my Newmarket chiropractic office is, “Why am I so stiff in the morning.” “First movement” pain or morning stiffness usually lasts approximately 15-45 minutes for those who experience it.
Read MoreDon’t think your posture matters? Think again. Your mother was right when she told you to “sit-up”. The evidence is clear, your posture matters! Here is what some have to say about posture:
Read MoreCongratulations! You’re pregnant! Such an exciting time for you – I know, I have 2 young ones myself – Silas and Sybil, and my wife was a champion (still is! 😊) throughout her pregnancies. As you already know, your body is going through some changes, some enjoyable and some not so enjoyable. Back pain is not something you signed up or even thought about when you became pregnant.
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