Your shoulders are a complex part of your body – they are your most flexible and movable joints, consisting of multiple bones, muscles, and tendons. They provide you with a great amount of mobility, allowing you to perform many of your daily tasks, in addition to several exercise regimens. However, this also means that there
If you are an athlete, you know the amount of dedication that it takes. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, competition, recital, or big game, the amount of training and preparation is extensive. You have to train your muscles and tissues to perform in the ways you want them to, which can ultimately lead to
The hips and knees are both very commonly reported areas of discomfort. This pain becomes exceptionally common as people age, due to the “wear and tear” of cartilage in the hips, knees, and lower back. However, people can also experience hip and knee pain from overuse, injury, or underlying conditions, such as arthritis. Some cases
It is no secret that pain is an annoyance that can sometimes hinder your quality of life. However, it can also be your body’s way of sending you a message. Sometimes pain can be a result of an underlying condition that you might not even know about. Medication can be used to provide short-term relief,
Stretching is an important part of physiotherapy, and many physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists will include specific stretches into their sessions. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s exercise regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches and pains. Stretching helps in increasing flexibility,
Arthritis Doesn’t Disappear — But Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, or Massage Therapy Is Still Good for What Ails You If you’ve already been diagnosed with a common form of arthritis such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may have learned that these chronic joint pain conditions can’t be cured or reversed. If that’s the case, then why
Are your hips and knees feeling stiff, achy, or even painful? Noticing more discomfort in your joints when standing up and moving around? If so, you’re not alone. This quarantine has taken a toll on many people’s bodies, as it has become much more difficult to maintain the same levels of physical activity at home.
Dear Valued Patients, We hope you are all doing well and staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. We know some of you are still working in essential roles, ( THANK YOU ) and some of you are doing your part by staying at home helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, April
We are proud to recognize Dr. Mark deGruchy as he celebrates 40 years of practice in the chiropractic profession!
In honour of this incredible milestone, over the month of September we will be collecting messages from patients to compile into a keepsake booklet for him. If you’d like to share a personal message with Dr. Mark in light of the occasion, we encourage you to find comment cards available at the front desk or send in a digital message via email. Throughout the month, there will also be a commemorative frame available for patients who would like to sign their name. The frame will be posted in Kanata on Monday’s and Downtown for the rest of the work week.