Summertime is here and with restrictions lifting, many of us are returning to the gym or getting outside to enjoy the weather. Whether you’re starting a new activity or returning to an old one, the tips below from chiropractor Dr. Giancarlo Carpino will help ensure you return to activity safely and pain-free. Get your head [...]
Summer is upon us and while some COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, biking is a safe way to get outside and get your body moving. Choosing the right bike for you is important to keep your body pain-free, and a bike shop can help fit you appropriately. But choosing a bike goes beyond fit—including [...]
Rodeo is one of the most physically demanding things you can put your body through, and unsurprisingly, comes with a lot of risk. Rodeo athlete Matt Lait spent much of his adult life competing in bareback rodeo competitions, where he experienced first-hand the risk and reward of competing. Matt shares his story of how chiropractic [...]
Winter stands at our doorstep and there’s nothing we can do about it! And after that comes Spring, then Summer, then Fall, and before you can put on your winter coat it’s been five years and you’re noticeably older. As one famous scholar quipped, “Time Marches on. We either join the parade or go to [...]
What You Can Expect to See on a Chiropractor’s Website Have you ever heard the expression, “I don’t know what I don’t know?” It’s a state that most of us have experienced even if we’ve never expressed it out loud. This is probably especially true in the realm of health care. Most businesses, even in [...]
For many, visiting a chiropractor may not be an option only because they don’t realize what chiropractors do. If you ask people who have never visited a chiropractor, they might say, “a chiropractor adjusts your neck or back to make you feel better after a car accident.” But is that really what chiropractors do? Or, [...]
Have you ever had a dream that you have no bones? Apparently, it’s a very common dream! What does it mean? Why is it so common? While this blog and your chiropractor cannot diagnose your dreams, they can diagnose aspects of your skeletal health. Even though you might not feel metaphysically enlightened after a trip [...]
Life can be a little strange in 2020, but summer road trips don’t have to go away. We maybe can’t spend much time exploring the world on foot this year, but we can still drive! If taking an extended road trip is new territory for you, there may be some unpleasant aches just around the [...]
During these challenging times, it is the responsibility of every Canadian to practice social distancing in order to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases. In other words, we should all avoid coming into close proximity with others. This goal means we have to forgo visiting the gym, restaurants, swimming pools, and other gathering places. The [...]
Everyone enjoys hearing that they’re doing a job well. However, feedback is crucially important between a patient and their healthcare team, even if that feedback is less than stellar. A good chiropractor will always welcome your respectful, candid feedback so that they can provide you with the best care possible. Types of Feedback Feedback [...]
