Dr. Judith McCann

Acupuncture for Tension-Type Headaches

by admin | Jul 6, 2017 | Aches, Acupuncture, Headaches, Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention, Tension-Type Headaches

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 Headache: What To Know

by admin | Jun 27, 2017 | Aches, Acupuncture, Headaches, Manual Therapy, Migraines, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention, Tension-Type Headaches

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: What To Know

by admin | Jun 18, 2017 | Aches, Headaches, Manual Therapy, Migraines, Neck Pain, Pain

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...

Migraines, Tension Type Headaches, and Cervicogenic Headaches

by admin | Jun 13, 2017 | Aches, Cervicogenic Headaches, Headaches, Manual Therapy, Migraines, Neck Pain, Pain, Tension-Type Headaches

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 or Tight Neck? What To Know.

by admin | Mar 16, 2017 | Aches, Exercise Is Medicine, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention

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...

Turn Sedentary Leisure Time Into Active Leisure Time

by admin | Feb 8, 2017 | Aches, Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Pain, Prevention

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...

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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.

Dr. McCann is eager to share this world with you! Once a month we send out a newsletter with links to her blog on topics relating to muscle, joint, and nerve conditions; treatment options; health education; ergonomics; and health news. Don’t forget to subscribe and check back here every month for new articles.