Westside Chiropractic
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Is it normal to be sore after a chiropractic adjustment?
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Some people have never been to a chiropractor because they’re afraid that an adjustment or soft tissue work will be really painful. The good…
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Plain-language articles from our Burlington chiropractors on how pain works, why the body behaves the way it does, and how to move and recover well.
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What actually happens at your first chiropractic visit (and does it hurt)?
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A lot of people put off booking simply because they do not know what they are walking into. Fair enough. So here is the…
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Does insurance cover a chiropractor in Ontario? A plain-English guide.
3 min read
This might be the question I get asked before anyone even mentions their back. It is a fair one, and the honest answer is:…
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How to Trick Your Brain to Exercise
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Wouldn’t it be easy to just trick yourself to hit the gym, eat better, or keep a normal sleep cycle? With the cultural norm…
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How We Experience Pain
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We are all too familiar with the sensation of pain. Whether it’s a dull ache, burn, sting, zing, or discomfort, pain can be experienced…
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Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep
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Getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes be an artform. There are many factors that influence how full a sleep can be achieved. …
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Bending until you break
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Whether you had Barbie dolls or G.I. Joe action figures (they aren’t dolls… obviously), both were toys that move, bend, but eventually get bent…
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How to get rid of a tree
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With spring in the air, sun in the sky, and flowers shooting up, you may find it odd to read a chiropractor post about…
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Why your head hurts (and how to reduce headaches)
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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…
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Pain in the leg? Differentiating sciatica vs SI joint pain
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One of the most common patient complaints that we see at Westside Chiropractic is back pain that travels down the leg. Whether from a…