Choice Health Centre Blog
What Is Chronic Pain & How Massage Therapy Can Help
Studies show that 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from chronic pain and that 50% of those people have lived with it for at least 10 years (1). But what exactly is chronic pain and how can you manage it? What is Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Syndrome? Chronic pain is consistent or recurrent pain lasting […] Read More
Doc Says I Have Sciatica (And How I Became A Massage Therapist)
A few years ago I sustained a severe injury to my back while I was working in the restaurant industry. I was performing a task I did often, lifting/carrying a tray of glasses to the dishwasher. I turned and felt a pop in my low back, followed by a sharp pain. In the next couple […] Read More
Head, Neck, Eyes & Ears: How Chiropractors Can Assess & Treat This Diagnostic Puzzle
Since we reopened the doors to Choice Health Centre after the COVID-19 closures I have been noticing a LOT more people with certain symptoms during recent chiropractic assessments. It seems most people are surprised that chiropractors can assess and treat these symptoms! Yet it’s one of the areas that we are best at because often […] Read More
Take A Hike: A Chiropractor’s Take On The Benefits Of Walking
We often think of walking as a way to get from point A to point B. We take it for granted most of the time and generally don’t get overly excited about it. I’m here to tell you, walking is considered one of the top exercises to help reduce back pain and promote spinal health! […] Read More
What Is All The Hype About IV Therapy?: How To Boost Your Immune System This Fall
The best way to have our nutritional needs met is through food, but for many people eating the proper, nutrient-dense foods isn’t always possible. This is something I hear often in the clinic because people are busy, sometimes they need to grab lunch on the run or eat something quickly at their desk, or sometimes its […] Read More
What Is Neurofunctional Needling & Common Conditions It Can Treat
Many patients of Choice Health Centre have been needled by practitioners, especially if you have seen one of our chiropractors! But, do you know what it is? What Is Neurofunctional Needling & Contemporary Medical Acupuncture? Neurofunctional needling, or contemporary medical acupuncture, is a form of acupuncture that targets the peripheral nervous system. Through stimulation and […] Read More
Facial Stretch Therapy (FST): What Is It & Who Is It For?
Having been back to practice for several weeks, in the era of COVID, many patients are presenting with joint and tissue stiffness resulting from prolonged periods of stress. More often than not, having had to also manage working from home amidst unprecedented changes. For some, previously successful approaches to manual treatment are still effective. But […] Read More
Pros & Cons Of Virtual Care (Telehealth): Physiotherapy Of The Future
Ready or not, Covid-19 has forced us to change a lot of things in our lives; where we work, how we shop, what we do for fun, and how we socialize. As a physiotherapist, I experienced the challenging, but necessary closing of our clinic doors and the sudden inability to provide care to clients. However, […] Read More
Massage Therapy & Tissue Repair: The Value of Parasympathetic Work
Many people seek massage therapy treatments for various medical and musculoskeletal concerns, but did you know that massage therapy can also have a systemic (full body) effect? This article will briefly discuss the benefits of massage therapy and its effect on the parasympathetic nervous system as well as our overall healing and wellness. What Is The Parasympathetic […] Read More
Pilates: What It Is, Is It Right For You & Common Conditions It Can Benefit
I had the opportunity to take a Clinical Pilates with a Pelvic Health Perspective course a few months ago and am excited to begin teaching classes at Choice. Our bodies are made to move and Pilates is a type of exercise that has so many benefits for the body and mind, and is generally safe for most […] Read More