Muscle and Joint Blog

31st
Oct

Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain

Just as the leaves change during the fall season, so do our activities and household chores. Whether you are hauling big pumpkins in and out of your car for Halloween carving or raking the leaves in your yard – it is important to be mindful of your back during the excitement and hard work you…

31st
Oct

Can Long Covid Affect Your Muscles And Joints?

Long COVID is an umbrella term used to describe both the acute COVID-19 infection and any residual post-COVID-19 symptoms that last longer than 4 weeks1 and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Just like the infectious period of COVID-19, the signs and symptoms of Long COVID are on a spectrum, ranging from a mild…

31st
Oct

The Time I Skipped Stretching

A few weeks ago I decided to run a 5k. To help fit it in my busy day, I decided to skip the warm up. This ended up being a bad decision.  During the run, I started to develop pain on the outside of my left leg. This pain was not something new, I usually…

30th
Sep

Breast Cancer and Chiropractic Care

When you have breast cancer, your treatments, such as radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, are physically hard on you. Receiving a cancer diagnosis and managing it is also emotionally stressful. This stress puts even more tension on your body. Odd as it may sound, breast cancer and chiropractic care can go together. While a chiropractor can’t…

30th
Sep

What To Look For In A Winter Boot

When that first snowfall hits, many of us scramble to unearth last year’s winter boots from the back of the closet. If you’re realizing they’re a bit tired, it may be time to hit the shoe store for a new pair—but first, here are some tips on choosing a winter boot that won’t just provide…

30th
Sep

What Are Processed Foods?

We have all heard that processed foods are bad for you, but what exactly are processed foods, and what makes them so bad? Did you know that most foods need some degree of processing, and that some processed foods may actually be good for you! According to the Mayo clinic, “processed food are any raw…

31st
Aug

A Naturopathic Approach to Thyroid Health 

By Dr.Mehreen Hussain,ND   Around 20 million Americans have some form of Thyroid dysregulation and that’s only those who get lab tested, the millions that have not been tested or lab values are normal range, are left thinking what’s wrong with my body? Naturopathic doctors see thyroid conditions on a regular basis, as conventional medicine…

31st
Aug

Sitting Properly: Decrease Pain, Improve Productivity

Research has shown, sitting at work accounts for one-third to one-half of sitting time. Sitting at your desk, in meetings and in your car to and from work, are common for most people. You’re likely sitting while reading this blog. Sitting for prolonged periods can cause back, neck and shoulder pain. Most think you’re more…

31st
Aug

Rib Pain

If you have ever experienced pain while breathing, it could have been due a rib subluxation. We have 12 pairs of ribs that encircle our lungs for protection. To help us breathe, these ribs must move with the lungs, similar to the movement of a bucket handle. The ribs are anchored to breast bone in…

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