Welcome to the Sports Chiropractor's Blog. Discover health tips and tricks from a wide range of categories including latest research on training, treatment techniques and approaches, self management strategies and discussing common conditions.
We hear the term being thrown around quite often, but what does it really mean to have sciatica? I first heard about sciatica when I started going to the gym. As a newbie to the gym, I wanted to be able to compete with the best. A combination of ...
Recently at work I’ve had a few patients comment that my shoes look a little different to normal shoes. They often ask what type of shoes they are. Barefoot shoes! What are barefoot shoes you ask? Barefoot shoes are exactly what the...
Hi guys! I wanted to share with you my recent episode of neck pain. It all started yesterday morning when I woke up with a stiff neck! I couldn't turn it! It was sharp and very painful. All I kept wondering was, "is this just a stiff nec...
Hello to all pregnant Mums and Mums to be! Being a female chiropractor, I have many Mums and mums to be who feel more comfortable to express their concerns and ask questions with another female about their pregnancy. Over the next few posts...
Hi! I'm back again to add to my previous blog post, five stretches for pregnancy. As discussed in my last blog, your body undergoes many changes that can put pressure on the pelvis and spine. Your center of gravity shifts forward, increa...
Hi there! Today I plan on helping you choose the right type of therapist for your spinal care. That is, which practitioner is right for you and your body type? A male or female chiropractor. There are a few factors that must be considered w...
What I get asked on a daily basis is "What is a Sports Chiropractor and how do they differ from a traditional Chiropractor?" Often the next question is "Can they help me?" To answer the first question, it is important to note that to be a Spor...
The knee's play a crucial role in most athletic activities such as running and jumping. They're arguably the most common sports related injuries, because of their location and complexity (1). Most knee injuries stem from poor running techniq...
It is no surprise that boxers use their shoulders and arms more than any other athlete. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you to know that shoulder injuries are the second most common injuries suffered by boxers, second only to facial lacerat...
Here's the deal: Both Ice (or cryotherapy) and heat (thermotherapy) are low risk, cheap, and highly effective self management strategies used to help an injury. However, they will NOT "fix" the problem. We discuss what to use and when to u...
