October 29, 2014
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a leading cause of work-related injury and disability in Canadian workplaces causing reduced productivity, absences from work, and disability. In Ontario alone, over 40% of all lost time compensation claims to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) from 1996-2006 were due to MSK disorders – an estimated cost of $19
October 22, 2014
Often we hear of professional athletes suffering a traumatic, possibly career ending, injury. The public debate on whether or not they can resume play can go on for weeks. However, it isn’t only the professionals that sustain injuries while practising the sport they love. Weekend warriors, amateur athletes and those living active lives also run
October 15, 2014
Do you remember being nagged as a child to sit up straight at school or the dinner table? Do you still find yourself slouching at your computer or bending your head forward for long periods while using electronic devices? Canada’s chiropractors want you to Straighten Up! Good posture helps to prevent backache and muscular pain,
October 08, 2014
What is musculoskeletal health? The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and connective tissues. It supports your weight, provides physical stability, enables you to move your body, and protects your vital organs. When everything is functioning well and working together, your body moves efficiently and without pain. That’s where chiropractors come
October 01, 2014
Aging can be difficult as one navigates new or existing health needs, or those of loved ones. Chiropractic treatment can help aging Canadians maintain a pain-free and healthy life by providing relief from MSK conditions, including back pain. Such conditions are often associated with increasing age such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and spinal