Muscle and Joint Blog

29th
Apr

8 Popular Types Of Massage

Swedish massage is only the beginning. Get to know the world of massage therapy options and choose the best one for you. So your muscles are tense and you’re ready for a massage. But the tick boxes on the spa’s website seem endless. Swedish or deep tissue? Eastern-style or Western-style?  Get to know the different…

31st
Mar

Seven Reasons To Stay Active

For many of us, reducing the spread of COVID-19 has meant long periods of isolation at home. This pandemic has disrupted our routines, shoving exercise to the bottom of our to-do lists. But chiropractors know that keeping your body moving is important. As spine, muscle, and nervous system experts, they have shared a few important…

31st
Mar

Are Your Children Active Enough?

Three different types of activities recommended by the Physical Activity Guidelines of Canada Do you ever question whether or not your children are meeting the minimum recommended level of activity? It’s easy for children to get distracted by all the technology they have at their fingertips, and sometimes they can too hastily dismiss the idea…

31st
Mar

Chiropractic For Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a misleading name for a common injury. Despite the name, tennis elbow is not just a concern for Serena Williams or Roger Federer. While tennis players can be affected by this problem, it also affects baseball players, swimmers, carpenters, plumbers, meat cutters, or anyone who repeats an arm motion over and over….

31st
Mar

Why Do Legs Cramp?

If you’ve ever experienced a sharp, stabbing like pain in your calf, then you have probably experienced a leg cramp. Leg cramps can occur at anytime during the day or night, and they can occur at any age. Although painful, they are usually not a serious health condition.  Leg cramps occur when the muscles of…

11th
Mar

What You Need To Know About Sciatica

Have you ever had pain radiate from your low back, through your hips, and down one leg? If so, you may have experienced sciatica. What exactly is it, and what can you do to treat the pain? In this blog post, we will explore what you need to know plus offer some tips for relief….

27th
Feb

March Is Nutrition Month!

March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme considers how the food choices we make today influence our future health, the health of our communities and the planet. Our food choices impact not only our health but the health of our planet. A diet rich in plant-based foods reduces the risk of chronic diseases like…

27th
Feb

Eight Back Pain Myth Busters

Your back has two main purposes: it allows you to stand, supporting your arms and legs; and it protects your spinal cord, which communicates messages between your brain and the rest of your body. The health of your spine can affect your overall well-being. Most people experience low back pain at some point in their…

27th
Feb

Why Do I Have a Sore Throat When I Wake Up?

The most common cause of a sore throat in the morning is breathing through the nose or mouth throughout the night. The process of breathing can cause the membranes of the throat to become dry, which can lead to irritation and soreness. Snoring can also cause soreness, as well as microtrauma, which can lead to…

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We understand that being in pain is not a choice, and it can present you with many questions. This is why at the Muscle and Joint Pain we offer free, no strings attached consultations with a doctor. This allows you the opportunity to get answers fast, and be guided towards the treatment method that can deliver the best results.