DEFINING ART ART is “a system of treatment and diagnosis protocols for soft tissues”. It is a non-invasive technique that involves manually breaking up adhesions with deep digital pressure, so as to release the entrapped muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. How...

In many ways, September is the beginning of the year for families with growing children. While most parents look forward to seeing their children go back to school, some children find the transition to a more structured school environment difficult. Behaviours may...

We all know we should drink more water. It is the basis for life and the average adult body is made up of 65%-70% water. But do you really know why drinking water is so important? Here are my top 8 reasons for drinking more water and how it can change your health for...

External Tibial TorsionBy Dr. Julian Lim External Tibial torsion is a common but usually an overlooked cause of knee and foot issues such a plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and knee injuries. It occurs when the lower leg bone (tibia) turns excessively outwards...

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT – ALBERTA So I’ve heard from patients that have been involved in a car accident that they can find a lot of information about how to get their car fixed but not very much information about how they can help themselves...

WHAT IS GRASTON TECHNIQUE? BY DR. SARAH THORNE The Graston Technique is an instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization therapy. It is beneficial in breaking up fascial restrictions, scar tissue adhesions, and detecting areas of chronic inflammation and/or fibrosis....

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY BY JOHN NYKIFORUK  What Is CranioSacral Therapy?CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, and improve whole...

FALLS IN SENIORS BY DR. JULIAN LIM  As we age, muscle mass and balance deteriorate with time leading to a host of problems for seniors. According to Canada public health, falls are the leading cause of age related hospital admissions for seniors accounting for...

TOP 5 REASONS PATIENTS SEEK ACUPUNCTURE BY DR. SARAH THORNE  1.Back pain- Particularly beneficial for low back pain2. Neck/shoulder pain – Decreases muscle tension and tendon issues3. Hip pain – Increases active range of motion4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome –...

ICE VS HEAT  BY DR. JASDEEP SAHOTA Ice or heat? Does it matter? Yes, it does. And it can affect the time it takes to heal and recover from an injury.There are three stages to healing after an injury: 1) Acutea. 0-72 hours after injuryb. Possible Signs: Pain,...

BY DR. JASDEEP SAHOTA A whiplash injury is a strain/sprain injury of the neck. The intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves may all be damaged. Although most commonly occurring after a motor vehicle accident, whiplash injuries may also...

BY KATHRYN KURASH CUPPING One of the most famous adjunctive therapies to acupuncture. It is used primarily for pain relief as fascial massage. It increased circulation of blood and lymph and relieves stagnation. It is wonderful for blood pressure issues as well....

NECK PAIN BY DR. JASDEEP SAHOTA Your neck is composed of many important structures that allow for a great deal of flexibility. These include seven vertebrae (neck bones), spinal nerves, cranial nerves, spinal cord, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. The...

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE & HOW DOES IT WORK? BY KATHRYN KURASH WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?  Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture) is a 3000-year-old healing tradition. It originated in Asia with the use of tattooing and tapping specific areas on the body...

BY DR. JASDEEP SAHOTA With the monthly snowfall average in Calgary being surpassed within the first four days of November 2017, some tips of getting through winter seemed appropriate! First off, some tips on snow shoveling. Invest in a lightweight plastic push shovel...

HOW CAN SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT HELP YOU? Many people involved in a motor vehicle accident are unaware of the physical damage they can cause to the body, especially when the accident is minor. The body is put through a lot of physical...

HOW CAN SEEING A PHYSIO THERAPIST AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT HELP YOU? Physiotherapy can help with assessing the severity of the injuries from a car accident. They are trained to make a diagnosis and can determine if a person has neurological deficits. They...

HOW CAN SEEING A PSYCHOLOGIST AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT HELP YOU? Many people involved in motor vehicle accident’s experience PTSD symptoms, high stress, anxiety and fear, mood disruption, inability to manage chronic or acute pain due to the accident....

Headaches are one of the most common reasons a patient will seek out a health care provider. But did you know there are multiple reasons that could be behind that ache in your head? While there can be serious, emergent causes, the majority fall into the below...

The shoulder is arguably one of the most mobile joints in the body. As a ball and socket joint, it has 180 degrees of flexion and abduction, which most other joints cannot do. Due to this high level of movement, the muscles and ligaments supporting it need to be...

The hip is the connection between your core and lower limbs. It is important to many daily movements, from walking to squatting to jumping. The hip is a ball and socket joint, which by nature is highly mobile. Because of this, the wide variety of muscles and ligaments...

So, you have been under a Chiropractor's care for a few weeks, and you are out of pain! Congratulations! So that means you can stop coming in, right? While it is your choice whether to continue care or not, here are some reasons why continuing on with maintenance care...

Utilized by massage therapists, chiropractors and physiotherapists, cupping is a modality that was adapted from Traditional Chinese medicine. Cupping can be a great option if you suffer from: headaches, neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, a reduced range of motion,...

CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR CHILDREN Chiropractic care is for all ages, including children! From the moment they enter the world, chiropractic can be utilized for the pediatric population. Your child does not need to have symptoms to come in and see us. We can also do...

BY TIFFANY MITCHELL We all know that communication within our relationships can always be improved. Communication with a partner can be both constructive and destructive, evident through what and how things are said. Constructive communication is demonstrated through...

Gardening season is quickly approaching. Below are some tips to avoid gardening injuries: Warm up- Warming up prepares your muscles for work, helps prevent injury and boosts energy and performance. Do some stretching and go for a quick walk to get your heart rate up...

By: Tiffany Mitchell Over the last few months there have been several different movements speaking about mental health and mental illness. The most recent was mental health week in May. However, with conversations on mental health one question remains. What...

By: Tiffany Mitchell Here is Jane’s story. I was recently in a car accident, I walked away with only mild injuries, but I just can not seem to relax. My physiotherapist keeps telling me that I should be healed and back to my regular activities, but I am still in...

By: Tiffany Mitchell As I look in the mirror my heart starts to race thinking about the presentation I have to give at work. I’m used to my heart racing with trying to juggle the family and work, but this time it is worse. This time I feel like I can not breathe. I...

By: Samantha deCastro If I were to ask how many of you reading this got insufficient sleep, about 35% of you would raise your hands. According to the 2005 General Social Survey, men sleep significantly fewer hours per night than women. In comparison, women are more...

By: Samantha deCastro Today we are going to go through the stages of sleep.These stages are generally broken down into REM (or Rapid Eye Movement) and non-REM sleep. Firstly, we will discuss non-REM, as that is where sleep starts. Stage 1: This stage can last...

By: Samantha deCastro We have two things within us that help direct our sleep. First is circadian rhythms, second is sleep-wake homeostasis Circadian rhythms isn't just about sleep, it directs many different functions of the body. The rhythm itself is controlled by...

By: Samantha deCastro Now let’s talk sleep hygiene. This has been a big of a buzzy term lately. Given the structure of our lives, we’re constantly being bombarded by stimulation, and getting proper sleep is getting more and more difficult for many of us.So how can we...

By: Samantha deCastro Every wonder if your feet are "normal”? If that pain you feel when you walk all day is to be expected or if it can be fixed? How about when you got told you had flat feet? Let’s talk about different deformities possible in the feet and toes, and...

By: Samantha deCastro We talked about spraining the outside of your ankle. How about the inside? These are not nearly as common, as you have to do something pretty weird to stress those ligaments. This includes aggressive twisting, and landing a jump the wrong way....

By: Samantha deCastro Oh, the twisted ankle. I feel like most, if not all, the people in my life have felt this "tweak” in the ankle at least once. But what exactly happens with an ankle sprain? And how do we treat them? Well firstly, let’s differentiate here. Today...

By: Samantha deCastro  This is a fun one. I had a period of shin splits when I graduated university. ANY jogging/running at all, it was almost immediate. Pain all along the front of my lower leg. Luckily I did not need treatment, it just went away on its own, but...

By: Samantha deCastro  Heel pain. Plantar Fascitis. These two are almost synonymous is the musculoskeletal world. But what exactly is Plantar Fascitis?I will be honest, the prevalence of this in my office actually surprised me when I first started after...

By: Samantha deCastro This particular arthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide. It usually involves joints that weight bear, such as knees and hips, but can also be seen in the spine and extremities.OA is one of the most common we see in the clinic,...

By: Samantha deCastro When treating conditions that are progressive like osteoarthritis, the main goals include pain reduction and maintaining the ability to function.Treatments can vary, but below are the options you and your practitioner can discuss: Massage...

By: Samantha deCastro Whereas Osteoarthritis is a mechanical issue, this kind of arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease. We see symmetrical joint pain and swelling as the disease progresses.We are still learning about Rheumatoid Arthritis, trying to understand...

By: Samantha deCastro Many physiotherapists and chiropractors integrate different types of electrical modalities into their practice. Why? It can help with deep heat, reduce pain, retrain muscle, and increase circulation. In this article, we will go through the more...

Laser Therapy Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is the use of red and near infra-red light to improve tissue healing, and relieve pain. This is a photochemical affect, and increases circulation and decreases swelling among the other tissue healing affects. These lasers...

Shockwave can be a bit of a misnomer when it comes to this modality. While the name indicates some sort of shock sensation when being used, it actually feels more like being tapped over and over again by a ball pen hammer! Shockwave uses acoustic waves that lead to...

Many manual therapists will recommend stretching as part of your treatment plan. But why? What's the purpose? These questions and more will be answered in this article series. What is flexibility? If we’re going basic terms, flexibility is how far you can move....

This article is going to dive deeper into the specific benefits of stretching. If you have more specific questions, talk to your provider. Improved Range of Motion: By putting out body in certain positions, we help lengthen the muscles involved. This helps reduce...

If you want to maximize the benefits of stretching, finding the right type and category of stretches is important. Static Stretching: These are stretches that have no movement. Once you’re in the stretch, you stay there for the duration of the exercise. The...

How do we stretch safely to avoid injury? Follow these guidelines, and talk to your therapist about which stretches are best for you! There is no good or bad stretch - it's about what is appropriate for YOU! Warm-up: This prepares the body and mind for the stretches,...