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Why would someone want to take their child to the chiropractor? Is it even safe? I get these questions frequently and understand the...

A patient recently came into me and said something along the lines of, "It doesn't really feel like you do much when I'm here, but I...

This 2017 study found a correlation between low back pain, depression and perceived stress among adults in Canada. If you've ever...

I love checking the spines of little ones. At birth, my main focus is on their muscle tone around the spine and reflexes. As they age,...

In 2013, The College of Family Physicians of Canada published an article titled, Optimizing pain relief during pregnancy using manual...

The position of your body, and thus your spine, is always giving your brain information on what's going on in your world. When you (or...

Most of us can accurately guess someone's mood simply by looking at their posture. Are they upright and extended? They're probably happy,...

This research summary comes from the 2011 research review paper titled, "Thoracic spine thrust manipulation improves pain, range of...

That's a great question! And one that is constantly being tested, researched and understood. You may have heard of people seeking out...

Chiropractic care is non-invasive, natural and has very, very few adverse side effects (and lots of beneficial ones!). Here are five...

Children may visit the chiropractor for lots of different reasons, even for wellness care. It's a great way to ensure their little bodies...

It's estimated that upwards of 50% of women will experience low back pain during pregnancy. This can result in sleep disturbances,...

I've had quite a few patients tell me that their IBS symptoms were improved after they started chiropractic treatment. Now, this isn't...

There's an argument to be made on the efficacy on vitamins. I've even written on it before. And I will wholeheartedly advocate for a...

Did you know that your spine is supposed to have curves? Three beautiful ones, in fact. The ones in your neck and low back should match....

Have you ever woken up and noticed a new ache or pain? You might have attributed it to sleeping "wrong". Unless you literally passed out...

If you've ever had low back pain or pain running down the back of your leg, you may have suspected sciatica. Sciatica is specifically,...

I recently had a patient mention that her mid back was sore after holding her friend's new baby. Now, imagine doing that all day every...

I heard the coolest analogy listening to Robb Wolf's podcast the other day. A guy had written in asking a question about his workouts. He...

Over the past few weeks, I've had a surge in patients with arm pain, tingling or numbness in their fingers or weakness in their hand....