Muscle and Joint Blog

30th
Oct

Chiropractic care for back pain tied to lower odds of opioid use

(Reuters Health) – People with chronic back and neck pain who receive chiropractic care may be less likely to use opioid painkillers, a research review suggests. Researchers examined data from six previously-published smaller studies with a total of more than 62,000 participants with spinal pain. Across all of the studies, 11% to 51% of the…

30th
Oct

Meal Times Matter!

A recent article from CNN discussed the importance of timing your meals. Most people who intermittent fast skip breakfast and instead eat lunch and dinner. But apparently if you want to shed some pounds you may want to reconsider this routine.   Most clinicians have noted that patients who ate their heavier meals during the…

30th
Oct

Motivating Yourself Towards Your Goals

Motivation is probably the most important tool when it comes to recovering from pain. Without motivation, healing from an injury or making a lifestyle change to help reduce pain is nearly impossible. Motivation is the energy and focus needed to achieve a goal. It is an internal process that helps bring you closer towards your…

21st
Oct

Study: Joint Mobilization Can Help With Arthritic Knee Pain

Download A Copy Of The Study Here Abstract Background Few studies have investigated the effects of mobilization with movement (MWM) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to other procedures. Sham procedures are generally more appropriate control than using no or usual treatments. Moreover, studies investigating the widespread hypoalgesic effects of MWM in patients with…

12th
Oct

Living With Arthritis

Arthritis affects about one in five Canadians. That’s more than six million people. It limits their ability to complete daily tasks. Many people living with this condition say they need help with everyday tasks. Although symptoms are more likely to show with age, more than half of the Canadians living with arthritis are less than…

28th
Sep

Vitamin B12 Injections Now Available!

We are excited to announce the addition of injectable services at Muscle and Joint Clinic. Vitamin B12 injections will be offered by our Naturopathic Doctor – Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala.  Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in animal products and eggs. It plays an important role in energy production, maintaining nerve health…

28th
Sep

The Dangers Of Vaping – What You Need To Know

Vaping is the process whereby a device heats and aerosolizes a solution meant to be inhaled. E-cigarettes aerosolize a nicotine-based solution, mimicking cigarettes. One of the most popular brands of this type of e-cigarettes is JUUL. Over the past few years, vaping has become very popular. Back in 2015 public, health officials in England had…

28th
Sep

Nine Natural Ways To Relieve Acid Reflux 

The backward flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus is called acid reflux. It can cause a feeling of discomfort in your chest, soreness of the throat and hoarseness. If you’ve ever had a steak at 9pm and fell asleep shortly afterwards, you are probably familiar with this feeling. When acid reflux becomes…

1st
Sep

GERD a Risk Factor for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

GERD a Risk Factor for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders By Reuters Staff August 24, 2019 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a nearly three-fold increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), according to a new case-control study. “We found that symptomatic GERD is associated with painful chronic TMD, and somatization, anxiety and undermined…

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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.