Learn the secrets to everlasting painless life
Whether it is a simple sprain or a serious accident with multiple injuries, it is very likely that your doctor advises you to visit a physiotherapist. Physical therapy can help you find the function of the injured area as quickly as possible, and to allow painless mobility. To do this, a physiotherapist applies a wide…
Read More “Physical Therapy Can Be the Cure After an Injury” »
We often hear about the traumatic injuries suffered by professional athletes, which sometimes end their careers. On the contrary, debates about their possible return to the game can last for weeks. However, professionals are not the only ones who get injured while practicing a sport. Extreme sports enthusiasts, amateur athletes and those who live an…
Read More “Chiropractic Therapy to Treat and Prevent Sports Injuries” »
Heat therapy is an effective way to treat muscle stiffness and pain. Warming muscle tissue increase blood flow to the tissues which increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscle tissue and helps flush out toxins that cause soreness. The most common forms of heat application at home these days are using a…
In studying Megan’s case history and symptoms, key moments and events stand out in her time line of pain and dysfunction. Nine years ago, after the birth of her second child, was the first time that Megan noticed that her left foot was slightly wider and longer than her right foot. The timing of this…
Read More “Neuromuscular Physical Therapy – Megan’s Case Study” »
There are many medical fields that deal with body pain, and many patients often ask if they should visit a chiropractor, an osteopath or an orthopedist. While these professions seem related to each other, they are actually different health practices, each with their own specific specialties. Chiropractors, osteopaths and orthopedic doctors specialize in different things,…
Read More “Chiropractor Vs. Osteopath Vs. Orthopedic Doctor – Who Should I See?” »
Contraindications to Spinal Decompression Therapy Spinal Decompression Therapy is a revolutionary treatment involving intermittent traction which can help relieve, back pain, neck pain, arm and leg pain. Developed in the 1990’s, it has grown tremendously in popularity as more and more patients realize the benefits of pain relief and surgery avoidance. It is highly effective…
Read More “What Are the Contraindications for Spinal Decompression Therapy?” »
As a chiropractor, when I ask people to point to their hip pain it is very interesting to see the vast number of places where people point– the low back, the hip pocket area, the side of the pelvis, in the groin and more! This article will provide information about the human hip, some sources…
We had a dramatic experience with Chapman’s reflexes (named after the founder Frank Chapman DO) but first some background history. A therapist had a female client who fell off a garden wall nearly 5 years ago, she fell 1 ½ metres to the ground, landed heavily on her right foot. She broke both the tibia…
Radiofrequency neurotomy, also called radiofrequency ablation or lesioning, is a procedure that intentionally injures nerves to prevent pain signals from being sent to and processed by the brain. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure reserved for those with chronic pain who have not found relief from more conservative treatment methods. Radiofrequency treatments can be…
Read More “The Pros and Cons Of Radiofrequency Treatment For Chronic Back Pain” »
We’ve all heard the term “sciatica.” Anyone who’s had it knows it is one of the most painful conditions that can be experienced. This article will describe sciatica, it’s cause, and a safe, gentle form of treatment that allows the avoidance of back surgery. Strictly speaking, sciatica involves the pinching of the sciatic nerve. Five…