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...
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...
It’s easy to get stuck into our work and forget to take periodic breaks. Unfortunately this can lead to sitting in one position for hours, putting strain on our muscles and joints. Only after we come out of the zone do we realize the discomfort we have created...
This is a popular quote by Benjamin Franklin on prevention. For a lot of people it is easier to come in to get treated for neck pain, or low back pain; feel better for a little while; but continue in life exactly the same, not changing or trying to prevent what is...
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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