Whiplash Part 2 – What factors make it worse and when do you start to feel it?
Last newsletter we introduced the topic of Whiplash Injuries – what it is, and what it feels like. This newsletter we cover the various factors that can influence the severity of the injury. Whiplash injuries are the most common injury to arise out of rear-end collisions, although they can also occur during other activities such as certain […]
Whiplash – What Happens and How? (Part 1)
The topic of Whiplash is a serious issue. There probably is not one injury in Musculoskeletal Medicine that hasn’t been studied and researched more than this topic. This is partly due not only to the significant impact it can have on one’s life – their family, relationships, leisure time activities, and their job, but also […]
Is the Glamour Worth the Pain?
You’re all dressed up and ready to go out to work. Or a night on the town. Or on a fancy dinner date. And you’re wearing the one accessory that pulls the entire look together – your high heels that give you that long, lean, leggy look. Nice. However, at what cost to your health? […]
Pillow Talk
Quality sleep is an elusive commodity for millions. Statistics indicate that more than 130 million North Americans have trouble sleeping, which can impact your physical and mental health. The complex process of attaining a quality sleep pattern can be compromised by a number of factors that you may or may not have even considered. One […]
You’re Never Too Old To Become Young Again!
When I first graduated from Chiropractic College, my dad with his usual helpful wisdom, suggested to me that I should move to Victoria and set up practice. “There’s lots of retired people there, and seniors love Chiropractors”, he proclaimed. What is it that seniors know that a lot of their younger counterparts seem to miss? And […]
Don’t Be Caught Flat-Footed!
Pes Planus is a general medical term used to describe the flat-footed condition. It is also referred to as pesplanovalgus, fallen arches, and over pronation.You may have noticed a family member or friend when they take off their shoes and socks, that their feet may tend to “widen” when standing and bare, as they are […]
Do You Have Text Neck?
The need for chiropractic care has significantly increased with advances in mobile technology and the reality that the public is constantly “connected”. About three years ago I started to notice more and more people coming to my office with similar complaints. They all had neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, and sometimes numbness or tingling into […]
Are Headaches Due to a Deficiency of Aspirin?
Shannon, a new patient, was sitting in my office waiting for her first chiropractic check up. As with many first time patients, she was sitting quietly and had a strained worried look on her face, anxiously awaiting her opportunity to discuss her concerns. After we had a chance to discuss her present concern which was […]
Tips for Preventing Golf Injuries
The American Chiropractic Association suggests these simple measures to help you avoid back pain or injury and improve your game: 1. Purchase equipment that fits. Don’t try to adapt your swing to the wrong clubs: A six-footer playing with irons designed for someone five inches shorter is begging for back trouble. 2. For the women in golf: […]
Golf and Chiropractic – An Essential Combination
Studies show that more than 80 percent of golfers experience back pain or injury at some point while actively playing golf. In one study of 154 professional golfers, 55% reported a history of low back pain. This pain was of an adequate level to miss at least one tour event, or to play at an […]
