Blood Pressure In 2007, George Bakris, the world expert on hypertension, published a study with a team of researchers in the Human Journal of Hypertension showing that one upper cervical chiropractic adjustment had the same effect as two blood pressure-lowering drugs. Even more fascinating, the effects of just one adjustment lasted more than six months! Compared to the […]
What is Manual Osteopathy? Manual Osteopathy is a form of drug-free, non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles, and spine. It aims to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. This therapy is a unique holistic (whole body) approach
Did you know that massage therapy is one of the most effective ways to relieve anxiety? Did you know that it can help reduce stress and tension while promoting relaxation and rest? It’s true. Massage therapy has shown to be effective in treating a variety of disorders and conditions. Stress is a normal part of life. We
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When you exercise, your heart doesn’t have much trouble pumping blood into your extremities. However, as the volume of blood it pumps increases, your veins may find it hard to keep up. That’s why strenuous activities like weightlifting can make your veins bulge out. Sports compression socks help by gradually squeezing the muscles, moving blood
Do you have limited range of motion? Too much stress due to the overuse of some parts of your body causes swelling or you feel tenderness in those areas. Rage of motion gets impeded, which can be revived with therapy. Likewise, physical therapy will achieve better extension or flexion.
We are delighted to announce that our chiropractor, Dr. Carson Gee will be practising at our clinic full-time effective June 3rd.
Meet Mindy! MINDY WILLIS – MANUAL OSTEOPATH THERAPIST, M.OMSc Mindy completed her studies at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in March, 2024. Her studies included principle based Classical Osteopathy, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and collective mechanics. In this context, the body is assessed and treated holistically, acknowledging the connection between structure and function
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Physiotherapists provide conservative treatment, which includes education on changing wrist positions, proper neck and back posture, how to incorporate stretch breaks in your daily routine and how to substitute hand held instruments to decrease stress to the hand.
Orthotics for flat feet can be particularly beneficial. If you have flat feet – with little or no arch – you may experience foot pain or overpronation (inward rolling of the foot). Orthotics can help to relieve pressure on the arch, reduce knee pain and reduce rolling.
