Back and neck pain can have several underlying causes. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar disc herniation, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Lumbar degenerative disc disease occurs when the spinal discs experience “wear and tear,” typically due to aging. When the
If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in
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
If the old adage is true, that you are what you eat, what are you right now? What if you knew that the things you put in your mouth are causing the aches and pains you are experiencing? Fortunately, changing your diet is one of the fastest ways to find relief . Call Ottawa Health
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.