Author: Dr. Malik

Between work, family, and staying active, mornings can feel rushed — especially on weekends when recovery, rest, and refuelling matter just as much as movement. Having a nourishing, make-ahead breakfast can make a big difference in how your body feels and performs throughout the day. One popular option many families enjoy is a make-ahead French…

January has a special kind of energy. The calendar flips, routines feel negotiable, and it’s suddenly easy to imagine a healthier, calmer, stronger version of life. The problem isn’t that people “lack willpower.” The problem is that many resolutions are built like sprint goals, big, intense, and vague, when real health is more like a…

We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our community: Speech Therapy services are now available at Muscle & Joint Clinic! Communication plays a vital role in learning, confidence, relationships, and overall quality of life. Whether it’s a child who is struggling to express themselves, a teen working through fluency challenges, or an adult experiencing…

Most people are familiar with the mid-afternoon slump. Concentration drops, reaction time slows, and even small tasks begin to feel more demanding. While coffee often becomes the default solution, the body may actually be asking for something far more natural: rest. When used correctly, a power nap can be a surprisingly effective way to restore…

Most people have experienced a muscle cramp at some point, a sudden, intense tightening that seems to come out of nowhere. These spasms often affect the calves, feet, thighs, or lower back and can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. While cramps are usually harmless, they can be painful enough to interrupt…

At the Muscle & Joint Clinic, we know that recovery, wellness, and healthy habits all start with balance. And sometimes, balance also means enjoying a little homemade dessert, especially one that brings the whole family together in the kitchen. These Pretzel Millionaire Bars are a perfect match of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. They feature…

Most people think of a pillow as a “comfort item.” From a chiropractic perspective, it’s much more than that. A pillow is a 24/7 extension of spinal care: it either supports the work done in the clinic, or slowly undermines it every night. Research has started to catch up with what clinicians see every day:…

Staying active during the long Canadian winter can feel like an uphill battle. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and busy schedules make it easy to lose motivation, even for people who normally enjoy regular exercise. Harvard Health Publishing notes that nearly half of individuals who start a fitness routine stop within six months, often because motivation…

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has become one of the most researched non-invasive treatments for chronic tendon pain, soft-tissue injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. Once used mainly for kidney stones, it is now a trusted therapy in physiotherapy, chiropractic care, orthopedics, and sports medicine. Recent clinical trials and systematic reviews published between 2020 and 2024—including new evidence…