Sciatica! It sends shivers down your spine quite literally. If you’re wincing from pain that shoots through your lower back down to your legs, you may be one of many grappling with this common culprit of agony. But what exactly is sciatica, and how can you...
Navigating the Chill of a Frozen Shoulder – A Personal Journey to Thawing and Recovery Frozen shoulder – the term itself may suggest images of arctic calm and stillness. But if you have this condition, you’ll quickly discover the metaphor extends far beyond the...
Core stability is more than just a buzzword athletes toss around. It is at the foundation of a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, recovering from an injury, or seeking a healthier lifestyle, core stability should be at...
When you’re in pain or dealing with an injury, you might wonder what type of treatment is right for you. Seeing a healthcare professional like a chiropractor, physiotherapist, or manual osteopath can help offer relief and support for optimal recovery. However,...
Headaches can cause debilitating pain, making it hard to work, relax and spend time around loved ones. To make matters worse, treating headaches is not always a simple answer, as headaches can be caused by stress, neck pain, genetics, and a multitude of other factors....
Vertebral joint dysfunction is also sometimes called facet joint syndrome or even spinal joint dysfunction. It is an arthritis-like condition of the back and/or neck related to degenerative changes often associated with age. Chronic back and/or neck pain is very...
Your back is hurting, and you are wondering when you should call the chiropractor. The answer to that question is right now. Chiropractors can help relieve back pain, and this has been supported by years of hard science and double-blind research. Back pain can be...
Headaches and migraines affect many people in the world. Some many signs and symptoms occur before migraines and headache start. These include irritation, depression, or hallucinations. People with migraines try to avoid any light, may experience nausea and vomit, and...
Whiplash is a term that describes a specific type of injury to the neck resulting from an intense, rapid force, typically from a motor vehicle accident. Damage to the muscles, joints and connective tissues in the neck occur when the head...
We all know that there is no school shopping trip that is complete without a new 🎒 however many kids are using and wearing their backpacks incorrectly. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to make sure their 🎒 are right: Encourage light packing: Decide with...
Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor Posture By Dr. Rav Nagra, DC Have you ever heard of something called Postural Syndrome? Chances are you’re suffering from it and don’t even realize it. I often treat patients with pain directly related to posture and many have just gotten...
Tis the season for Running injuries! The past few weeks I have been treating many running injuries, whether you’re running by yourself or with a running clinic, injuries are bound to happen to both new and experienced runners. I want to help teach you how to avoid...