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The Body-Swing Connection

By rachel / May 10, 2019 /

Do you find yourself struggling to hit the ball consistently? Are you sore after playing a round of golf? If you answered yes to the above questions, you may have an inefficient swing style. An inefficient swing could be the result of a lack of or too much movement in areas of your body. As a…

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Headaches: Part 2

By rachel / March 6, 2019 /

Treatment Options for Headaches   Headaches are very common among the general population and many of those that suffer from headaches seek out treatments that don’t involve taking medications. We previously discussed the different types of headaches and today we will be focusing on how chiropractors can help. As chiropractors, we are trained to assess,…

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Active Care vs. Passive Care

By rachel / January 18, 2019 /

When creating treatment plans for our patients at our clinic, we like to break it down into active and passive care. Passive care consists of interventions that are provided by the chiropractor such as adjustments, mobilizations, soft tissue therapy and acupuncture. While these techniques are often very successful in providing relief of symptoms, they don’t…

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Acupuncture for Arthritis

By rachel / January 10, 2019 /

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. When properly administered, it has been shown to have the ability naturally relieve arthritic conditions. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and inflammation in joints and can be widespread throughout the body. Arthritis is a complex disorder and can affect…

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Why Sleep is Important and Tips for a Better Sleep

By rachel / December 6, 2018 /

In this world that is becoming busier and busier, it is that much more important to get a goodnight’s rest. Sleep is an important physiological process that allows your body to recover from the previous day. When you get less than 6 hours of sleep you may notice: INCREASED: Tiredness Forgetfulness Irritability Weight DECREASED: Concentration…

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Shoveling: Are you doing it right?

By rachel / November 13, 2018 /

The snow season has just started this past weekend and more is on it’s way in the coming weeks. Isn’t that white fluffy stuff so beautiful? While some people, us included, love the snow because it allows us to do some of our favourite activities such as ski, snowboard, build a snowman and drink hot…

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How Does Acupuncture Work?

By rachel / October 24, 2018 /

Have you ever wondered how acupuncture works? We get patients asking us this question all the time. The answer will often change depending on who you ask. This is because there are two main theories on how it works, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and the biomedical theory. We will discuss these two theories…

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