Coronavirus ( COVID-19) How to spend time at home & the global hunt for a cure
An educative video on the global pandemic CoronaVirus (COVID-19) Tips on things you can do while on lockdown. See below; …
Guide to Acupuncture
What Is Acupuncture? An age-old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are placed at specific points in the body. It is predominantly used to get rid of the pain but also has been used to treat other conditions. More than 3 million Americans use acupuncture. How Acupuncture Works: It seeks to release the flow of the body’s vital energy or “chi” by stimulating points along 14 energy pathways. Scientists say the needles cause the body to release endorphins (natural painkillers) and may boost blood flow and change brain activity. Does Acupuncture Hurt? Most people feel no …
Professional Chiropractors At Calgary Family Clinic
Here are our wonderful Chiropractor at Calgary Family Clinic Dr. Chelsea Nelson and Dr. Ashlyn Demmers A few things to consider: Chiropractic – What to expect on your first visit? Do you have back pain? Neck pain? Headaches? Shoulder pain? Have you been thinking about trying Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a great choice to help relieve pain in many areas. Here is what to expect: On your first visit, the Chiropractor will go through a detailed health history, identifying any concerns you may have. They will then complete a specific examination, based on where you are experiencing …
Mental Health
It’s Ok to not be Ok! At Calgary Family Clinic (CFC), we don’t stop talking till it’s Ok with you!! Millions of North Americans live with various types of mental illness and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and personality disorders. Treatment options include medication and psychotherapy. At CFC We Offer Psychotherapy!!! Psychotherapy is usually used either alone or in combination with medications to treat mental illnesses. It involves a range of treatment techniques. At psychotherapy, a person with a mental illness talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional who helps him …
How to prevent low back pain
We care! We are your call for Low Back Pain!! Enjoy this educational video on Low Back Pain where Dr. Andrea Furlan explain how people can prevent low back pain; …
Chiropractic Therapy in Pain Management
Chiropractic Therapy in Pain Management is going mainstream and the services can now be made available to almost anyone. Chiropractors define subluxation as “an alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics of adjoining structures which can cause neural disturbances.”It is seen as a process, not a static condition by which the tissues suffer constant changes which usually includes: Hyperemia – an excess of blood in a particular area of the body. Congestion – toxins accumulate in areas aggravating the nerve endings in the muscle producing pain. Edema – excessive fluid leaking into tissues, resulting in swelling. Tiny hemorrhages – a …
Benefits of Osteopathy in Pain Management
Osteopathy considers the whole person and the body system works in harmony while managing pain. It looks at how one part of the body affects another. This post focuses on some of the benefits of osteopathy in pain management. A general assessment is usually completed before they consider modalities of treatment. The key is that this holistic approach will help uncover and address everything that could be contributing to your symptoms hence fostering the body’s natural ability to heal itself and remain healthy. Techniques: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) involves the use of hands to move your muscles and joints with …
How do we handle Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) in Calgary? Here are some tips!
Motor Vehicle Accidents MVA must be handled the best way possible to avoid the unnecessary, find tips below to manage the situation if you ever find yourself in one. Find the Do’s and the Don’ts below: Do Nots Do not voluntarily assume liability, take responsibility, or sign statements regarding fault. Do not pay, or promise to pay, for damages at the scene of the collision. Do not agree to forget about the collision. Do not accept money or discuss any settlement. Dos Stop Call 911 Ensure safety Report to the police Exchange contact and insurance information Name Insurance Registration Driver’s …
Acupuncture! – A story about a drug-free way to ease pain.
Today, lets tell a story about a drug-free way to ease pain. Acupuncture! An age-old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Thin needles are placed at specific points in the body. This helps to treat pains and other conditions, it is used by over 3 million Americans while in France 1 in 5 have tried it. It aims to allow the natural flow of body vital energy or “CHI” via stimulating points along the energy pathways. It is said to cause the body to release endorphins (natural painkillers) and may enhance blood flow and change brain activity. Areas Acupuncture has …
Chiropractic Therapy in Pain Management
Chiropractic Therapy in pain management involves the use of hands in manipulating the spine into alignment. A Chiropractor is the therapist in this area of care. They aim to restore functionality in the joint, eliminate pain and limit further injuries. However there are exceptions to those who can partake in chiropractic treatment, if you have osteoporosis, spinal cord compression, or inflammatory arthritis you should abstain from chiropractic treatment. Follow the links below to find more information from our source’s comprehensive coverage about how chiropractic is performed, what the benefits and risks are, and much more. Related Post : Healing effect …
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