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Pain and Injury

By rachel / November 30, 2019 /

What is Pain? Why do I hurt? What is causing my pain? These may be questions that you ask yourself when you are hurt or have an injury. Pain can be confusing can be all we think about when we are suffering. The Medical dictionary defines Pain as an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to…

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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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Pelvis Function and Pregnancy: The Webster Technique

By rachel / April 4, 2019 /

Pelvis function is very important for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy. Having the pelvis function correctly can mean less pain for the mother throughout pregnancy, as well as a more comfort for the growing baby and an easier labor. The sacrum is the bone that attaches your spine to your pelvic bones (ilium #2…

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When should you bring your baby to see a Chiropractor?

By rachel / March 26, 2019 /

  The birth process is a beautiful thing, but it can also be quite traumatic. It can be traumatic for both the baby and the mother. The baby must squeeze through a little canal and sometimes gets pulled or suctioned out of their mother. This experience can lead to broken bones, strained or torn muscles,…

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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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Dr. Rachel’s Experience with Back Pain

By rachel / February 14, 2019 /

An estimated one billion people worldwide suffer from back pain. Back pain is the biggest single cause of disability in the world. One in four adults experience back pain in their lifetime. I am the one in four adults that experiences it. I also experienced it when I was a kid. Back Pain as a…

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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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Happy Holidays!

By rachel / December 18, 2018 /

This is just a reminder that we will be closed some days over the holidays. Our hours are listed below: We will resume regular hours Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. To book an appointment give us a call at (519) 376-5657, book online or contact us here. We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holidays!

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Pillows: How to find the right one

By rachel / December 13, 2018 /

Are you using the right pillow? As a chiropractor, patients often ask us about which position and pillow are best for sleeping. The answer is always different depending on the patient. Annoying right? The first thing we want you to know is that there is no one ‘best’ pillow for everyone. Your pillows main job…

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