Aging, obesity and chronic health conditions, among other things, can lead to limited mobility and strength. And these issues can in turn contribute to spine, muscle and joint problems. As we age, our bones decline in density, starting at age 30. And if bone mass gets dangerously low, it’s called osteoporosis. Physical exercise, particularly if…
If you’re an avid runner, or if you are planning to start running, I am sure this question has crossed your mind. Does running cause long term knee damage? Or even worse, does running cause knee arthritis? On the surface, one would expect that constant loading and unloading of the knee joint would cause…
Arthritis affects about one in five Canadians or more than six million people. Many people living with this condition say they need help to complete daily tasks because arthritis limits their abilities. With symptoms like stiffness and often painful inflammation, arthritis limits your mobility and how well you can move your joints. Chiropractic care helps…
By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND When there is persistent joint pain occurring in one or more of our joints, we often term that condition as arthritis. That is because arthritis when defined means “the pain, stiffness and inflammation of joints.” But did you know there are many types of arthritis? In this article, we discuss…