Muscle and Joint Blog

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…

28th
Apr

5 Of The Best Strength Training Exercises You Can Do At Home

Why is strength training important? A recent study found that people who did strength training for just one hour a week had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease compared with people who didn’t do any. The two main factors that seemed to mediate this benefit were stronger quadriceps muscles…

28th
Apr

Treating Headaches, Naturally

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND   During this self-isolation period, I have been helping many patients suffering from headaches through virtual appointments. In this article I share two important cases that show us how important it is to target internal causes of headaches, instead of relying on painkillers.    Why is it important to treat…

28th
Apr

Can Covid19 Be Spread By Food?

If you are foodie, this is probably a question that has been burning on your mind. According to the Health Canada website, there are no reported cases of Covid19 being spread via food. However if you are eating takeout there are a few precautions you must keep in mind: Use common cleaning and disinfection methods…

28th
Apr

How To Make Your Own Disinfectant

The store shelves may be out of Lysol but the good news is that you can make your very own disinfectant at home. These steps are provided by Health Canada and can be found here.  Although they do not claim to kill viruses such as COVID-19, home cleaners can help limit the transfer of microorganisms….

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.