Mississauga Chiropractic Care, Active Release Techniques, Medical Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, Physical Therapy and Active Rehabilitation, Customized Orthotics
The Chiropractic Office has recently opened in Mississauga, Ontario and as the owner and clinic chiropractor, my goal with this blog is to keep you up to date on current research regarding chiropractic care, rehabilitation and healthy living.
As a chiropractor, I pride myself on being an evidence-based practionner. What does that mean? It means that I only practice therapies, which have been shown through research to be safe and effective. I do more than just crack backs!
People punish their feet daily by wearing ill-fitting shoes or by walking around on feet that do not function properly. In fact, 75% of North Americans will experience foot health issues of varying degrees, at some point in their lives. Educate yourself and start improving the health of your feet today!
What are orthotics?
Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot and/or ankle disorders. Some orthotics are simple, commercially-made devices, such as cushioned heel cups or insoles for shoes that are sold over the counter in drug stores or other retail establishments. [Read more...]
Laser Therapy is on its way to becoming the future of medicine. Currently laser therapy is being used for vision corrections and anti aging procedures. In the rehabilitation field, low level lasers or cold lasers, as they are sometimes referred to, are being used for wound healing, inflammation reduction and pain relief.
As a chiropractor I treat a variety of muscle and joint conditions and have used laser therapy on at least 80% of my patients. It is a non-invasive and pain free method to treat common conditions such as: