Muscle and Joint Blog

29th
Jun

Prehab?

Prehab Exercises Could Help Improve Your Recovery After Surgery Written By Dr Malik   We have all heard of rehab but what is prehab?   Rehab – or rehabilitation exercises are usually done after surgery to help the body reach its pre-surgery state. These exercises strengthen the muscles and joints, helping to restore their function,…

29th
Jun

Sleep And Covid19

With the stress and uncertainty arising during this pandemic, chances are that your daily routine and sleep schedule have been disrupted. We have seen many patients losing their quality of sleep due to stress about their health, their finances, economic worries and job security.  A recent study reported by the Wall Street Journal surveyed 1600…

29th
Jun

Update: Our Clinic’s Response To The 2020 Pandemic

Firstly, I would like to take a moment to thank all our patients for their patience and understanding over the past few months. These past few months were quite challenging both for us and our patients. We appreciate your help and support, for which we are eternally grateful. In this month’s newsletter I would like…

31st
May

Grilled Tuna with Fresh Horseradish

Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon finely grated raw horseradish root, or more to taste 4 cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek) 1 tablespoon minced green onion Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for…

31st
May

Allergies Versus COVID – 19

By Dr Tanvi Tijoriwala – ND Allergy season is here and since symptoms of allergies can resemble those of COVID-19, it might be hard to differentiate between the two.   In this article, we talk about the differentiating symptoms of seasonal allergies and COVID-19. We also talk about when to seek help and some natural…

31st
May

Massage Therapy Is Back! And More Updates

 Hello Everyone! We are pleased to announce that Massage Therapy services are now permitted by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. The full announcement by the college can be be found here Please Note Massage Therapy Patients Will Be Required To Wear A Mask. We will have appointments starting June 1st, however capacity…

31st
May

Do You Have Zoomitis?

At first I thought I had made this term up, but after a quick Google search it appears the internet has beaten me to it. The word Zoomitits came across my mind after witnessing an incredible increase in the number of work injuries our clinic has seen during this pandemic. These numbers are unpresented, so…

7th
May

Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Naturopathic Services Available!

  We Have 4 Announcements To Share With You! 1. Physiotherapy Will Be Available Starting May 11th. 2. Dr Rosanna Will Be Back Mid-May 3. Dr Malik Is Available Mon/Wed/Fri 4. Virtual Naturopathic Appointments Are Available We will be seeing emergency and acute care cases. If you are in pain and need help please contact…

28th
Apr

Dr Malik’s Almost World Famous Banana Bread

I’m not much of a baker, actually I’ve never baked anything before in my life. But on a recent trip to Sobeys I picked up too many bananas and they began to go bad. So not being wasteful, I decided to try and bake some banana bread.  In case you do not believe me, here…

Did You Know:

You Can Book A Free Virtual Pain Consultation!

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.