Jumpers Knee

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is an umbrella term that relates to pain and dysfunction in the knee. Also known as Jumper's Knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome is twice as common in males as females. It can be caused by overpronation of the feet, instability of ligaments of the knee, hip internal rotation or muscle imbalance, weak glutes, rectus abdominus, quadriceps, and tibialis anterior. It is extremely common in jumping or running sports, and is described as discomfort around the front of the knee. Pain can increase during activities like going up and down stairs (but usually down). There are common knee conditions that [...]

By |2017-02-23T21:35:59+00:00January 18, 2016|Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments

Disc Herniation

A disc herniation can be one of the most painful and debilitating conditions that any person can experience. It is caused when tears in the outer fibrous part of the intervertebral disc, allows the jelly like substance within it, known as nucleus pulposes, to escape. When the disc has herniated, the nucleus pulposes is free to wreck havock on neighbouring nerves and can cause syptoms such as sciatica. Herniation can occur anywhere in the spine, but are most common in the low back and neck.Symptoms of a herniated disc can vary immensely. They can range from little or no pain if [...]

By |2017-02-23T17:30:25+00:00January 6, 2016|Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms that occur as a result of the median nerve being entrapped within the wrist. It typically presents itself with numbness and muscle weakness of the hand, which tend to increase over time. It is extremely common in office workers who spend hours a day typing on a computer. Laser treatments can help heal the compressed nerve and help you get to a pain-free work-day. There are a diverse set of musculoskeletal conditions that can cause pain in the wrist and hand that a chiropractor is proficient in diagnosing and treating. Some [...]

By |2017-02-23T17:30:29+00:00January 6, 2016|Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments

3 Steps to Choosing the Perfect Pillow

3 Steps for Choosing the Perfect Pillow The right pillow can start your day off right by allowing you to get a good night’s sleep. We’ve all woken up with a ‘kink’ in the neck that really gets us off to a bad start. The wrong pillow can also worsen headaches, shoulder and arm numbness, and negatively impact quality of sleep. But what pillow is right for you? Read on to find out how to choose a pillow that will provide ultimate comfort and ensure you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready for your day. Step 1: Determine Your Sleep Position [...]

By |2017-02-23T17:26:50+00:00November 25, 2015|Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments

5 Top Cancer Fighting Foods

August was harvest time – time to reap the great veggie benefits that were planted with care in the spring.  While all veggies have health benefits, some have cancer fighting phytochemicals that can help prevent cancer.  As rates of cancer continue to rise we feel our best defence is a good offence – that being a cancer preventative diet regime. While there are many tips and tricks for preventing cancer, we thought we would write for the season, the harvest season that is, so at your next trip to the farmer’s market you can incorporate some cancer fighting foods into weekly groceries. [...]

By |2017-02-23T21:49:05+00:00November 11, 2015|Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Blog|0 Comments
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