What is an Adjustment?

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 [...]

By |2024-06-26T16:49:22+00:00June 26, 2024|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments

What’s the Truth about Good Posture?

“Sit up straight!” “Stop slouching!” These might be things that someone like your parents might have scolded you for when they looked at your posture. Maybe you straightened you back up to avoid being yelled at. How long did it last? What is a good posture? How important is it to your pain and discomfort? How do you obtain a better posture? We are going to answer these questions for you!   https://youtu.be/2By0VzYrhjU?si=h9UoEKPSTF6wTR7_ The idea of what good posture is goes back in history a long, long, time. You may have even heard the term “military posture” to signify a [...]

By |2024-03-23T17:06:54+00:00March 23, 2024|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments

Setting the Record Straight on Idiopathic Scoliosis

What is Idiopathic Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a general term used for a sideways bend in the spine. There is a lot of fear and misunderstanding on this topic so today we are here to set the record straight. https://youtu.be/G46GJy4zhgs?si=FPXTUMK1M5xO0me7 Idiopathic scoliosis is the term given to scoliosis without a known cause. It is much more common than most people think, around 1-2% of school-aged children and 8% of adults, making it the most common type of scoliosis. The degree of curvature in the spine can vary and is split into three main categories. Mild Scoliosis: curves ranging from 10-25 degree [...]

Treatment for YOUR Low Back Pain Pattern

In our previous blog post, we discussed common pain generators of the spine and their relation to the four main patterns of low back pain.  Those 4 main pain generators are the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the nerve root, and the surrounding musculature. With this information, we discussed the four main patterns of low back pain. They are: Flexion Intolerant Low Back Pain: pain coming from the disc causing flexion intolerant back pain Extension Intolerant Low Back Pain: pain coming from the facet joints causing extension intolerant back pain Radiculopathy: pain coming from compressed nerve roots causing flexion intolerant back [...]

By |2024-01-27T19:16:46+00:00January 6, 2024|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments

Low Back Pain: Should I Get X-ray Imaging?

80% of people experience some form of general back pain at some point in their life, with 90% of that pain being specifically low back pain. The most common form of back pain is designated nonspecific or mechanical because it lacks a specific pathology that has caused the pain. The good news is that nonspecific back pain cases are typically self-limiting, resolving in 4-6 weeks. Although low back pain is common, it can greatly affect our day to day life preventing us from playing sports, doing regular work, affecting our sleep or preventing us from going on regular walks. When people [...]

By |2024-01-27T19:20:28+00:00December 30, 2023|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments
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