If you suffer from back pain, you’re in good company. In fact, the most commonly reported area of pain is the back. According to one longitudinal study, 3% of all emergency room visits between the years of 2004-2008 were due to back pain or injury. An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many
Your spine is a complex part of the body. It is comprised of 24 bones, and 5 of them are located in the lower back. It is also comprised of numerous nerves and intervertebral discs. Sometimes, the jelly-like nucleus of these discs can “herniate,” or protrude, through the cell wall, if it is not strong
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.
