Cycling safety tips
The sun is out and the days are long, which makes it the perfect time of year to take your bike out for a spin. In Canada, we’re fortunate to [...]
Understanding chiropractic care through the lens of pain
When you see the word chiropractor, what images come to mind? Do you know what a chiropractor does? What types of conditions they treat? Do you know how they can help [...]
The safety of chiropractic treatments
For someone who has never been to a chiropractor before, it’s completely normal to have questions and want to better understand what’s involved in a chiropractic treatment. As with anything, [...]
The link between back pain and cardiovascular disease
How does back pain relate to cardiovascular disease and diabetes? What role does physical activity play? We spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Hebert about his research with back pain and other musculoskeletal [...]
Recreational activities to minimize stress and prevent back pain
Originally published: September 2015 Going to the chiropractor can help relieve pain and prevent injuries, but being active is also a great way to help keep your spine healthy. Just [...]
Your smartphone could be causing your neck pain
Do you ever ask yourself why your neck is so stiff, or why you have that nagging headache that doesn’t seem to want to go away? Neck pain is a [...]
4 Tips to Quit Smoking in the New Year
You may have heard the expression “New Year, new me”. The start of a New Year is an opportune time to reflect on our health and determine what steps we [...]
Inflammation 101
What is inflammation? Inflammation is a natural process that your body activates to respond to foreign substances. This process is in place to protect our bodies from threats such as [...]
3 Easy Core Exercises to Support Your Low Back
Your core muscles are essential for supporting your back, stabilizing nearby joints, and reducing the risk of injury.1 A stable core helps to maintain the integrity of the spinal column and [...]
The Top 6 Common Myths about Chiropractic Treatment
Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always find [...]