Some tips and ideas for packing lunches and snacks for your kids at school. My sister in law who is a dietician and my niece give some great tips in this video. โHealth and wellness goes beyond breaking the negative cycle of a sedentary lifestyle. In addition to...
You can get hurt from sitting, sleeping, and other normal activities. Becoming hurt after sitting for too long, sleeping, or sneezing is a real thing. I came across this post on Facebook (credit @WeirdPeopleRock) and thought about the changes in conditions I see as...
A clinical trial was performed at my alma mater Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) that investigated the presence of pro-inflammatory and nociceptive (pain) proteins called chemokines in adults with low back pain and the changes of these levels in the blood...
Ice therapy (cryotherapy) is mainly known for itโs helpful effects immediately after sustaining a muscle, joint, or tendon injury. We all learn it as one of the basic first aid principles in the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compress, elevate). โSo how exactly does icing...
Did you that the heart is a muscle? It is not the same type of muscle that makes your joints move (known as skeletal muscle), nor the type of muscle that is found in organs like your bladder or your stomach (known as smooth muscle). The heart is made up of three...
We all know that physical activity is good for you. The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans came out with new evidence for health benefits (above and beyond those listed in the 2008 guidelines). So what are these “new” health benefits?...
๏ปฟ I read a post today that I disagree with completely: there was an old school looking photo of kids from the 90’s and the post was about how at some point in your life it was the last time that you played outside with your friends. The comment from the poster...
We had an exciting year in 2017 with the biggest news being the move to our Sharon location. Haven’t had a chance to see the new clinic? Stay tuned for a virtual tour ๐ โ We wish you all the best + health and happiness for 2018! Photo credit:ย Happy New Year!...
Our November newsletter includes information on Fall Prevention Month, Movember, and snow!ย While winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21st we certainly get snow and have to shovel in the Fall. Shoveling is a great way of adding activity into your day!...
World Spine Day On October 16th we celebrated our spines! The goal behind World Spine Day is to raiseย awareness about spinal health and spinal conditions. Did you know back pain affectsย 632 045 million people worldwide and neck pain affects 332 049 million people...
Dr. Judith McCann did her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queenโs University, her chiropractic degree at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and her contemporary medical acupuncture accreditation at McMaster University.
Building a practice rooted in evidence based care means focusing on best available research, clinical experience, and patient preferences. We are lucky to be living during a time where research is vast and ongoing. Despite this, there is still much we donโt know, and a lot we can still learn.ย
Dr. McCann is eager to share this world with you! Once a month we send outย a newsletter with links to her blog on topics relating to muscle, joint, and nerve conditions; treatment options; health education; ergonomics; and health news. Donโt forget to subscribe and check back here every month for new articles.
