What are my chiropractic treatment options? How a Chiropractor can treat the same injury in 6 different ways. As a chiropractor I often find there to be some confusion as to what it is we actually do as healthcare practitioners - what exactly are my chiropractic treatment options? I often hear “I don’t need
Why Don’t You Take X-rays During Your Exam? This is a question we get frequently in the office. There are situations where x-ray usage is necessary, but x-ray usage for exploration sake is not recommended under current best practice guidelines. Here’s why… What do X-rays show? X-rays are best at identifying bony pathology. This includes
"I think I slipped a disc. I just need an adjustment to put it back..." What exactly is a "slipped disc", and can the discs in your back actually slip out of place? The answer? Yes and no, but it mainly revolves around what you are referring to. Can a disc slip out of
What makes that popping sound during an adjustment? Chiropractic adjustments are a safe and useful tool for providing pain relief, while helping to reduce joint and muscle stiffness. For anyone who has experienced a joint manipulation you may have noticed an audible "pop" or "cracking" sound that follows the adjustment. What exactly is this sound?
Spinal Hygiene: Sitting to Standing Posture Back pain can worsen when transitioning from a sitting position to a standing position. This is mainly caused by the rounding of the spine while attempting to stand up, which causes the low back to lift the weight of your body as you manoeuvre. Adapting a squatting posture to
What is sciatica? The term “sciatica” gets thrown around quite often to describe any combination of ‘pins and needles’ sensation, burning, or shooting pain that travels down the leg. As a blanket term ‘sciatica’ can accurately describe this cluster of symptoms rather easily, which may explain its over use. It is important to make
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy? We often have patients come in who stretch, and continue to stretch but don't seem to get any symptom relief. This is when a discussion about fascia happens. What is Fascia? Fascia is a network of layered connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones and joints. It looks like spider webbing,
What is a multi-disciplinary clinic? A multi-disciplinary clinic is a clinic that offers various different types of services, as opposed to just one specific specialty. Cornerstone Therapy & Wellness offers a wide range of comprehensive services to address all your needs, including Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Athletic Therapy, and much more! What are the
What is Arthritis? In general terms, Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints that is usually accompanied by pain or stiffness that worsens with age. There are several types of arthritis but the most common are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The pain is often very debilitating and can limit people from
What is Spinal Decompression? Spinal Decompression is a technique that utilizes a specialized table to gently traction or gaps the joints of the lower back (lumbar spine). By gapping the joints of the lower back, a negative pressure is created causing a vacuum-like effect to occur. This allows protruding disc material to be coaxed back
