Category: Education
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Why your head hurts (and how to reduce headaches)
A long day at work, a big storm rolling your way, and my neck has been killing me! What a headache! Today we’re talking about the different types of headaches and how to get them to calm down. As a disclaimer, some headaches are medical emergencies and will not be covered in this article. If…
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Pain in the leg? Differentiating sciatica vs SI joint pain
One of the most common patient complaints that we see at Westside Chiropractic is back pain that travels down the leg. Whether from a big lift at the gym, a workplace injury, or just something that flares up over time, the question of “what is causing my leg pain?” is one that is commonly asked.…
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What’s the Deal with Ergonomic Snow Shovels?
With Canadian seasons changing from winter to spring like an alternating current motor, we have been bringing snow shovels to and fro to clean up mother nature’s bounty of slush. On my walk to work, I witnessed many houses that had typical shovels, some that had pushers, and others with ergonomic shovels. Some houses bought…
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Making SMART Adjustments for the New Year
The new year has come which means everyone has started following or breaking their new year’s resolutions. Many people want to change an exercise, diet, or alcohol habit. Others want to read more, spend time with family, or go for a vacation (yes please). Regardless of what resolution you have or have not set out…
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The weight of the mind
In this article, we’re going to dive into the biomechanics of the head and neck and find how the angle of your dome influences the neck and back. Let’s head on! The average human ‘noggin’ makes up about 6% of your total body weight (2). That means if a typical population is studied, the head…
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The sun gives me all the vitamin D I need right?
Why can’t you trust your daughter when it comes to your bone health? … Because vitamin D comes from the sun ☀️. The body has the ability to produce vitamin D and vitamin K so why as Canadians do we have vitamin D in our diet or take supplements? In the late fall, winter, and…
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Wait… my muscle is tied in a knot?
Many have heard that there’s a “muscle knot” in the shoulder, legs, neck, or back when they have a painful spot. This tight and tender area is made up of muscle fibres but isn’t actually tied up like we imagine it to be. When I think of a knot, my mind immediately thinks of soft…
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The weight loss formula
News reports, magazine articles, and celebrities all have the BIG secret to weight loss or the BEST diet. All of this makes for great marketing and many sellable diet plans but the only weight control secret is found in a simple formula: Calories consumed – Calories burned = body weight gained or lost Here are…
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Pack like a Soldier
The infantry gets a bad wrap for being stereotypical ‘knuckleheads’ but alongside their marksmanship training and rucksack marches, they learn the genius of packing a bag and the physics of positioning weight. Whether you hate or love maths, lifting and carrying is all about physics. The infantry knows this better than most as they march…
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Strength and bulk: why speed matters for rehab
We may not be rehabbing a muscle at ‘race pace’ but the phrase “slow and steady”’ is a key aspect of regaining endurance and muscular control. Let’s quickly discover the weight of how speed influences muscle development. First, we need to discuss how a muscle responds to any kind of loading. When you lift weights…