How chiropractic care helped Lisa quit opioids
In the past, Lisa Morris self-medicated to help numb her pain. With help from Belleville’s Primary Care Low Back Pain program, Lisa’s life has done a 180: she’s self-employed as [...]
Treating Sharon’s whiplash and boosting her overall health
When Sharon Pike was involved in a car accident a few years ago, she needed a chiropractor — and discovered that reaching one was easier than she thought. “I started [...]
Coletta’s return to tennis after a shoulder and arm injury
Coletta McGrath, an executive director of a community health centre in St. Catharines, is an avid tennis player who enjoys an active lifestyle. However, a serious car accident, which caused [...]
Selecting a Chiro
What Should You Look for When Selecting a Chiropractor? Chiropractic care is the perfect way to feel your best on a daily basis and get relief from back or neck [...]
Muscle knots (Everything you need to know + tips for relief)
Chances are, you’ve experienced the tender, achy feeling of a muscle knot at some point in your life. Research has shown that muscle knots may affect up to 85 per [...]
What to expect from your first chiropractic visit
Originally published: April 2016 It is common to have questions and even trepidations before your first visit to any new healthcare provider. Luckily, chiropractors know that new patients may need [...]
High- and low-impact activities for everyone
It is no secret that at the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) we often promote the benefits of regular physical activity as a way to stay healthy and happy. In fact, [...]
YOGA FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW BACK PAIN
Yoga can be an effective and gentle tool to help manage your low back pain. Its many benefits include relief from pain, stress and anxiety – it’s also fun and challenging! Yoga can help you reduce muscle tension, increase flexibility and strength [...]
Tidying up without the strain
Originally published: May 2015 When spring arrives, many people start to think about their long list of household chores, some of which require a great deal of bending, reaching and [...]
A beginner’s guide to outdoor running
Chiropractor-approved tips You’ve made the decision to take your cardio routine from the treadmill to the sidewalk – congratulations! You’re on your way to reaping some amazing benefits. If you’re [...]