Vertigo is the disconcerting sensation that you, or the world around you is spinning. It is commonly due to the breakdown in the working of the inner ear and the brain’s balance systems. The most common cause of vertigo that we see is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also called BPPV. Why does it happen? The …
Chiropractors have several tools in their toolbox to provide relief for pregnancy-related low back pain. the majority of these tools are similar to the ones used to treat any other musculoskeletal condition- exercise, education, soft-tissue therapy and joint manipulation. However, there are techniques that chiropractors can use to specifically help the mothers in need. Kinesiology …
It’s time to talk about preventable health concerns for men. And, not just prostate cancer, but also mental health and testicular cancer! We are donating a portion of every treatment this month to the movement. Did you know that if prostate cancer is detected early, there is a 98% survival rate beyond 5 years, …
October 16, 2019 – The theme for this year’s World Spine Day is “Get Spine Active” (#getspineactive). We’ve often heard the phrase ‘movement is medicine’, and keeping your spine mobile while staying active helps to maintain flexibility and prevent back pain. With over 60 joints in your spine, it’s important that they function properly so the spine can keep …
Did you know that somewhere between 50-80% of women experience back pain during pregnancy? As if morning sickness, swollen feet and food aversions weren’t enough why not add another one to the list?! There are several factors that can contribute to the cause of pregnancy-related low back pain: weight gain, an increase if force through …
Physical activity has been shown time and time again to be the best medicine for many injuries and illnesses. Even during pregnancy, the current research tell us that all women who do not have any contraindications should be physically active throughout the span of their pregnancy. Contrary to common misconceptions, physical activity during pregnancy is …
It’s that time of year again to buy some new, fresh gear for school! Did you know that recent studies show that children are wearing backpacks that weigh as much as 46% of their body weight? That’s up to four times the weight that anyone should be carrying on their back. So if you are …
The Benefits of Using A Standing Desk Lately at Fit Chiropractic there have been an increasing number of patients asking about standing desks and whether it would be appropriate for their work situation. So we thought that we would try and answer this in a few short sentences. The short answer is yes-if you work …
By: Katy Lucas RMT Did you know the human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 26 muscles and over 8,000 nerves! There are three arches in the foot – Medial longitudinal arch, lateral longitudinal arch and the anterior transverse arch. The arches work to: Absorb shock when landing Assist in the distribution of weight along …
