Muscle and Joint Blog

16th
Aug

Goodbye Robyn :-(

Good-Bye Robyn 🙁  This year marked seven years since the establishment of the clinic. Two months after opening our doors Robyn Loo joined our team as a Registered Massage Therapist, and since then she has been faithfully serving our patients. It has been an absolute pleasure having Robyn as part of our team, and we…

16th
Aug

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Recipe By:France C. “Sweet blueberries and tart lemon pair well in this alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa is a great start to your day! I made this up one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the usual. Top with extra milk for…

16th
Aug

Topical Pain Relievers: What You Should Know

If you’ve ever experienced muscle or joint pain, chances are you may have experimented with topical pain relievers. These topical pain relievers are available in many different brands, such as Muscle Care, Voltaren, A535, Biofreeze and others. Topical ointments and creams are a great solution to short-term and quick pain relief, and are safer to…

16th
Aug

Can Listerine Help Eczema?

As a chiropractor I see many different skin condition. One of the most popular tends to be eczema. Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis is an overreaction of the immune system causing itchy skin. This condition produces red bumps as well as thickened, scaly and itchy skin. People who tend to have allergies are more…

30th
Jul

Recipe of the Month: Black Bean Pizza

Makes: 4 servings Prep: 12 mins Cook: 20 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 73 Ingredients 1 15 – ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels 4 plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 avocado, diced into 1/4-inch…

30th
Jul

Mid-Day Breaks: Refuel and Re-energize!

Daily routine can often get the best of us. Between getting ready for the full day ahead, carpooling the children’s school drop off, and getting to work on time, it often feels like you’ve already completed a day’s worth of activities all before your morning coffee. Even though the day can get ahead of us,…

30th
Jul

Can Higher Protein Intake Increase Muscle Gain?

We all know that as we age we tend to lose muscle mass. The best way to slow down this loss is by weight training. But do protein supplements help too? A study in the April 2018 edition of JAMA internal medicine did not find a link between protein supplements and muscle mass. A randomized…

30th
Jul

Stress and Pain

Stress can manifest itself in a physical way. Think about the last time you were stressed; did you shrug your shoulders? Did you tense up your calf muscles? Did you tighten your gluteal muscles? These are examples of how our body expresses stress in a physical way. Why do our bodies do this? It is…

29th
Jun

How To Lift Your Luggage

In the flurry of packing for a vacation or business trip, it’s easy to get carried away and pack every­thing but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to the back, neck and shoulders. The good news is many of…

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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.

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