Migraines can have debilitating effects on our activities of daily living. If you suffer from episodic migraines or know someone who does, you probably know the basic information (or you can find that info in our intro to migraines article). So what are some options?...
Cochrane reviews organize research findings to help simplify and point to evidence based options for treatments and interventions for different conditions. The most recent Cochrane review for the prevention of tension-type headaches focused on acupuncture. The...
Tension-type headaches are the most common primary headache disorder with a global prevalence of up to 1.68 million. According to one study, up to 78% of the population have experienced or will experience a tension-type headache in their lifetime (lifetime...
Migraines have huge negative effects on our quality of life. They typically last anywhere from 4-72 hours and may have a combination of the following characteristics: unilateral, throbbing or pulsating quality, moderate-severe pain intensity, and/or aggravation by...
Headaches are horrible. Whether you suffer from headaches on a chronic or infrequent basis they can be debilitating and prevent you from enjoying your normal activities. Despite this, many individuals “live” with it. As a healthcare professional I find it astounding...
Neck pain can result from tight muscles or restricted movements in joints; overuse injuries that occur after prolonged sitting or improper posture; or injuries and accidents that may be sport, work, or even motor vehicle related. When muscles in the neck are tight or...
We’re open again! Our doors were temporarily closed for the move but we are back offering chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and custom orthotic services to York Region. We are excited to join ranks with The Lamppost Counselling Services and offer...
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons to visit a chiropractor, affecting up to 80% of the population at some point in life. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2013), low back pain is considered the top leading cause of years lived with...
We can still do the things we love while getting movement into our day. Check out this video for tips on how to be active while reading your book, watching your show, or being on your tablet/laptop. Exerting a force (even at a very low level) for a sustained period...
Typically simple neck pain, shoulder pain, and upper back pain that is related to sedentary activity is titled “occupational overuse syndrome”. The difficulty with this term is that it puts a lot of emphasis on occupational or work based sedentary...
Dr. Judith McCann did her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s 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 don’t know, and a lot we can still learn.
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