If you’re dealing with the misery of chronic pain, you may feel like taking opioid medication is the only way to feel like a functional person. But, there’s actually a better way: physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy can relieve your pain and help you recover without relying on opioid medications. The Problems of Opioid Medications
Just because you’re in the confines of your home during this time, it doesn’t mean you can’t still achieve a full-body workout. Yes, it is true that gyms, workout classes, intramural leagues, and the like are closed/postponed for the time being – but it is still important to remain active and get your whole body
By: Phillip Liscio, R.M.T. The days of quarantine and self-isolation have arrived! With no end in sight, many professionals and students find themselves working and studying from home. This is a good thing as we combat the spread of COVID-19, a coronavirus pandemic. As a result, poor ergonomics have increased physical tension.Working in a different
As a valued patient, your health, safety and the wellbeing of our community, are the most important things that motivate our work every day. We appreciate the trust and confidence you place in us, and we recognize our critical role in supporting you, our patients, especially in the face of the challenging events we are
Your sciatic nerves run from your lower back down your legs. People who suffer from sciatica typically describe a “shooting pain” sensation on one side of their body. While this condition does not always require medical treatment, physiotherapy can help ease your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. So, how do you
Pain can be extremely limiting, as it can hold you back from many of the physical activities you’d like to do. However, there are luckily some quick and effective ways to relieve your pain and increase your energy, so you can get back to doing the physical activities you love. By incorporating physiotherapy into your
Are you in need of surgery in the near future? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport that puts you at risk of injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you should consider preventative rehabilitation,
We’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we hear another story about the epidemic. In 2016 alone, opioid overdose claimed the lives of 116 people each day. According to researchers, it is believed that numerous people are even being
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.