Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog

When fall hits Toronto, things change fast. The weather cools, the sun sets earlier, and daily routines shift. For anyone recovering from a concussion or looking out for early signs of one, these changes can make a difference in how your body and mind feel. It might not be something people think about at first, but fall is a season where how we feel can shift more than expected. That is why concussion therapy in Toronto can feel different during this time of year. With sports starting, work and school getting busier, and the colder air settling in, fall brings a [...]

Chiropractic Adjustment A chiropractic adjustment, commonly called spinal manipulation, is a key treatment technique widely used by chiropractors. This manual therapy involves a chiropractor performing a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to a joint, typically in the spine, near the end of its range of motion. Often referred to as "cracking" joints, this procedure aims to improve joint function and alleviate pain. https://youtu.be/FB8JQChYT1E An adjustment, a form of joint mobilization, is a type of manual therapy used to increase a joint's range of motion. Joint mobilizations are categorized by intensity, ranging from grade 1 to grade 5. Non-thrust mobilizations employ low-velocity, passive movement [...]