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 …
Let’s Brainstorm what Physiotherapy is and does?
If you have an injury or illness affecting your ability to carry out your daily task, your doctor might suggest physiotherapy. They are licensed professionals called Physiotherapists. They customize treatment to your specific needs teach you special exercises. Most times you can visit a physiotherapist directly and sometimes through a Doctor referral. They are rarely covered by Alberta Health Services, hence you need to check if your insurance policy for coverage and limits. This we can help you with at Calgary Family Clinic. Physiotherapist will never take the place of your Doctor, hence if you have a serious illness or …
How Psychology can help you attain a productive mood.
Being conscious that the colors in your home can have a serious effect on the emotional well-being of you and your family is not an over statement. Learn how psychology can help you attain a productive mood in any environment you find yourself. “Color is a universal, nonverbal language, and we all intuitively know how to speak it,” says Leslie Harrington, a color consultant in Old Greenwich, Conn. and a noted expert on the use of color in residential and industrial decor. “What color you paint your walls isn’t just a matter of aesthetics. It’s a tool that can be …
Tips to Improving Pain and Posture By Sitting Right
The following six (6) steps includes ways to improving posture by sitting aright. Contact Us for Physiotherapy today. Seat first – While sitting, legs should be level or slightly lower than the seat. Both feet flat on the floor. Spine in line with the back of the chair, chair slightly tilted back, at about 110-degree angle. Assess Monitor – center computer monitor in front of you, an arm’s length away. Top of monitor 2 to 3 inches above eye level. Right height to type – Keyboard slightly below the elbows. Click Here to read related post : Massage Strengthens The …
Effective way of dealing with Migraine
Acupuncture and adjunct prophylaxis in treatment of Migraine. Have you heard the latest? Even Medical Doctors have come to state that “adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of migraine attacks reduces frequency of headaches. Acupuncture is more effective than sham and is similarly effective to pharmacological intervention for migraine prophylaxis”. Cochrane DB Syst. Rev 2016:6:CD001218 Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27351677 Visit us at Calgary Family Clinic, if you have been dealing with Migraine and our Acupuncturist can help you relieve your symptoms. …
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