After a work-related back injury added to Brent’s ongoing low back pain, leaving him with severe pain, numbness in both legs and unable to work, he turned to chiropractic care for help. As a heavy-equipment operator, 45-year-old Brent Pataki needs to regularly lift heavy loads for his job at a paving company in Sudbury. After […]
Several years ago, Matt Morling was in a severe accident when another driver hit his vehicle head on. This devastating crash took the life of his grandmother and left Matt with fractures to his neck, left femur and ribs. Dr. Barbara Rodwin is familiar with the arduous rehab many patients like Matt have to go […]
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of nine, Chris Drake, 39, first started having issues with his back in his late twenties. It sidelined his much-loved golf habit, which Chris, an entrepreneur, had played competitively and continued to play multiple times a week, often with business clients. Although he was in good shape […]
Pam Damoff, a town councilor in Oakville, has always enjoyed an active lifestyle, especially cycling and the feeling of freedom that she experiences when she is out for a ride. However, all it took was the simple, innocuous act of putting on her socks one day for this to quickly change. Pam felt something shift […]
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 an artist, sleeping well and has given up pain pills. When Lisa describes her first visit to the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NPLC) in Belleville, Ont., […]
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 going to see Dr. Christopher Morgan at TAIBU Community Health Centre in 2016,” says Sharon, a Toronto medical technician who sustained whiplash and other injuries […]
Deciding to see a chiropractor is a great first step towards wellness. Now that you’re on your way to a healthy lifestyle, here are the next steps to prepare for your first chiropractic appointment. Schedule your appointment as soon as possible, but be sure to choose a time when you’re not rushed and will be […]
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 pain. Many individuals who are new to chiropractic care are pleasantly surprised to find out that chiropractic goes well beyond just the staples of neck […]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors The expression “lending a hand,” has come to mean offering great assistance. We use this expression because we realize how important our hands are in our day-to-day activities. Those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) understand the key role our hands play better than […]
Stress knows no season. Although the holidays are well known for being a stressful time of year, modern society delivers plenty of hassle and frustration each and every month. With both work and family issues coming at you every day, it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. Unfortunately, prolonged stress has a profoundly negative impact on […]
