Foot pain robs you of a vast chunk of your quality of life,” says podiatrist Chris Delpierre from the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town. “Over time, your foot can move out of shape and bones can become more prominent, which can hurt. Feet can lose muscle tone. And if you gain weight, you are […]
Our body is in a constant and never-ending struggle for survival. Scientists estimate that each of our cells must withstand around 10,000 individual assaults from reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals every second. Amazingly, God created the body with an incredible system of self-healing that withstands the onslaught and rebuilds what has been damaged. […]
The Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Association is touting a recent study that says seeing a chiropractor first for a workplace injury gets workers back on the job faster. Dr. Darrell Wade, CEO of the association, said the September 2016 study analyzed data from more than 5,500 injured workers in Ontario. “What it found was that the […]
Sciatica is a leg pain which is often also accompanied by a tingling, numbness or weakness. This pain originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the back of both legs through the sciatic nerve. This condition is caused by irritation of the roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine, […]
Ear pain is the number one reason for child visits to chiropractors. Misalignments of the spine (also called subluxations) can occur during childbirth or from a fall or tumble. Misalignments undiscovered or left untreated can irritate or inflame the nerves and can affect the Eustachian tube, leading to fluid buildup in the middle ear. The purpose […]
‘Tis the season for eating great food, spending quality time with loved ones and sharing cherished traditions. Unfortunately, all of the hustle and bustle can also bring an unwelcome gift—back pain. Holiday activities such as shopping, wrapping gifts and skating can cause your muscles to work in ways they’re not accustomed to, resulting in neck, […]
If you have a new phone or the latest video game console wrapped beneath your tree, you may also be giving a painful gift to your loved ones this holiday season. Text neck, a condition in which the continual use of technology causes neck pain and discomfort, can cause serious health risks. It happens most […]
There is nothing quite like the agony and the ecstasy of a foam roller. I use it on my legs daily and it can loosen and relax my muscles better than any stretch, but at the same time it’s a daily torture (particularly when it comes to my IT bands, the muscles running from hips […]
Many people don’t realize that Chiropractic care can be SO very affective for pains and musculoskeletal conditions that otherwise would be treated with medications, painful injections, surgeries, or even worse left to believe that they will have to deal with chronic pain for the rest of their lives! Chiropractic is research proven to offer a […]