How Icing Decreases Pain Perception

How Icing Decreases Pain Perception

by admin | May 28, 2019 | Aches, Head Pain, Lifehacks, Pain, Prevention

Ice therapy (cryotherapy) is mainly known for it’s 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). ​So how exactly does icing...
Preventing Migraines

Preventing Migraines

by admin | Sep 1, 2017 | Aches, Acupuncture, Head Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention

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?...

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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.

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