There are so many reasons why childbirth is considered a miracle. One miracle is in reference to the creation of the baby. The other miracle is the evolution of the female body throughout the process of bearing a child. The female body experiences massive shifts in hormone and structure that nourishes, makes space for, […]
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, usually on other organs in the pelvic area. It can cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and infertility. Endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women and girls globally. And truthfully, […]
At some point in your life, you may experience extra stress on your joints, spine or muscles from sports or work that leave you lying on the floor. A lot of people’s first reaction is to go to their family doctor or the ER. In order to resolve this pain from the root, your doctor […]
A couple weeks ago we had a toddler patient come in with digestive issues. It’s important that the toddler understands why they are in, how we are going to help them and what they can expect. This eliminates any fear or confusion. The question is… how do you explain a medical practice in the language […]
When you come in for Pelvic Floor Physio treatment, one of the foundational training techniques your therapists will do with you is breath work. A lot of patients’ response to this is “I don’t get how breathing relates to bladder leakage, straining, low back pain etc.” From an outside perspective, breathing and pelvic floor functioning […]
Osteopathy is a hands-on, manual treatment that realigns the structures of your body, creating harmony and enabling optimal function of your entire system. So how can a hands-on treatment help digestive issues like heartburn, constipation and indigestion? Let’s talk about your nervous system to help understand how. Nerves are like cables that carry electrical impulses […]
You’re about to start your workday… what’s the first thing you do? Grab a cup of coffee, of course. But you have a pain in your neck that won’t let you focus. What now? How Chiro Care can help Boost Your Focus Without Stimulants A Chiropractors main focus is on your spine and joints. As […]
Are you a runner experiencing knee pain? Is your heel pain limiting you to enjoy long walks? Does your wrist/elbow pain give you discomfort in picking up or gripping things? Do you have muscle stiffness or muscular pain which is bothering you while doing your favourite activities? If you have answered YES to any of […]
Oftentimes, it is misunderstood that pelvic floor = Kegel exercises. However, this is not always true. In fact, if performed without indication, it may increase the symptoms! Here’s why! Pelvic floor muscles have certain muscle dynamic properties like resting tone of the muscle, strength and endurance. These properties can be affected due to various reasons […]
How do you know if you have pelvic floor dysfunction? Are you experiencing urinary leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, run or jump? This is called ‘stress incontinence, which affects 4 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men. Are you having pain in your buttock areas and difficulty initiating bowel/bladder movements? Do you experience […]