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Osteopathic medicine was founded in the late 1800s in Kirksville, Missouri, by a medical doctor A. T. Still, who recognized that the medical practices of the day often caused more harm than good. He focused on developing a system of medical care that would promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself and called this… Read More
These days so many of us live hectic lifestyles. Stress and tension can build up as we deal with our responsibilities such as, looking after kids, battling rush hour commutes and dealing with work! Before long the accumulation of our busyness can start to create upper back and neck pain, and eventually can even lead… Read More
Dancing, whether done en pointe, in slippers, ghillies or sneakers is a beautiful and athletic art form. Participating in Dance allows one to develop great strength not only physically but mentally, emotionally and socially. However, like any sport its participants are subject to potential injuries. A dancer’s body and the demands placed on it is… Read More
You probably think your mom told you to sit up straight because she just cared about your appearance, but she knows there’s more to posture than meets the eye. Posture affects more than just how you look; it improves bodily function, as well as overall mood. Unless you are recumbent though, maintaining “good” posture for… Read More
“I’ve tried everything!” This is a statement I’ve heard many times from my patients suffering with chronic pain. If you have stubborn pain from conditions like arthritis, migraines or sciatica you’ve likely tried a lot to relieve it. Persistent pain can be frustrating. Many who suffer from chronic pain try one type of treatment at… Read More
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition caused by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Interestingly, this nerves roots begin in your neck, travelling down into the shoulders, elbow, wrist and into the hand! One of the unfortunate culprits for causing CTS is poor ergonomics and prolonged computer use. Common… Read More
Low back pain is the #1 reason for people to visit HLHC! It affects up to 80% of individuals at some point in their lives, which can have a huge effect on an individuals functional abilities, lifestyle, economics and personal lives! BUT there is good news! HLHC can help! When treating low back pain, our… Read More
Today we will discuss the recent recommendations on Sports Related Concussions (SRC) offered by the Berlin Consensus Statement in 2016. The diagnosis of an SRC can include these symptoms: – Headaches, brain fog, and emotional symptoms – Loss of consciousness, amnesia or neurological changes – Unsteadiness or balance issues – Behaviour changes, such as irritability… Read More
Nerve mobilization or “flossing” is an exercise used to tension or stretch peripheral nerves. It can be used for a variety of injuries, however today we will focus on flossing for low back and sciatic pain! The goal of nerve flossing is to improve nerve function by promoting blood flow and releasing tension on the… Read More
I see many patients struggling with low mood and depression. Feeling down can greatly interfere with your quality of life. Below, I talk about the different ways naturopathic medicine can help. HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS There are many ways that herbs and supplements can improve low mood and depression. Many act similarly to depression medications but… Read More