How Acupuncture Can Support you Through the Seasons
Acupuncture and the Five Element Theory: In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Five Element Theory is a fundamental concept that describes the interconnectedness of nature, the human body, and the...
Most people in our community are self conscious enough to know when they could use some good body work/manual therapy. If you have an ache or pain you know you...
In the realm of healthcare, Electroacupuncture bridges the gap between traditional medicine and modern science, offering valuable therapeutic benefits. Centered on energy balance, a cornerstone of traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture employs...
5 Reasons seniors may seek Acupuncture Treatments Chronic pain due to osteoporosis, arthritis and loss of muscle mass and previous medical conditions As an adjunctive treatment for previous medical conditions...
Our Chiropractor Dr. Nigel Ridge, DC is specially trained to provide a wide variety of modalities to his patients. Things like adjustments, dry needling/acupuncture, soft tissue work and prescribed exercises...
During osteopathic treatments, the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will always do an osteopathic assessment to help determine what your unique body is needing that day. Sometimes patients wonder what it is...
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most frequently used joints in our bodies.1 It has several functions but is primarily used for important activities such as talking, chewing,...
Core endurance is very important when it comes a healthy back. Your core is made up of several muscle groups that are positioned around the outside of your torso in...
Adults aren't the only ones to benefit from regular massage therapy. It doesn't usually cross the minds of parents, but children (infant to teen) can gain immense benefit to their...
Want to refer Osteopathy but unsure how to tell friends who are only used to publicly funded medical services? Sometimes healing modalities such as Osteopathy can be a hard sell. We...
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture that chiropractors with additional training can perform where a thin needle is inserted into muscles or tendons. The needle is gently moved up...
What is an adjustment? Chiropractic adjustments are one of the most common complementary treatment options used in both adults and children.1 An adjustment is a controlled force directed at the...
Osteopathy has become a go to treatment for many people and has become increasingly popular. Although it’s popular, it seems like people either know what it is and are into...
It is estimated that as many as 1.4 million Canadian women may be afflicted with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Although PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders occurring...
Acupuncture, a landmark component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is one of the world’s oldest healing modalities, dating back to about 700 B.C. or perhaps even further. Its efficacy & practicability...
Virtual Chiropractic and Therapeutic Exercise Programming
Is virtual musculoskeletal care right for you? With the current state of affairs in Canada and across the globe, we find ourselves navigating uncharted territory in many aspects of our...
Many times, the symptom that drives people to seek out care from a chiropractor or other manual therapist is pain. When we feel pain, we may attribute it to a...
At Natural Choice Medical Clinic, we pride ourselves on using a variety of contemporary alternative therapies to provide our patients will a personalized, holistic healthcare experience. Each practitioner at our...
Over the years, the chiropractic profession has continuously evolved and with medicine turning to holistic alternatives, the utilization of chiropractic has steadily been on the rise. Still, one of the...
Pain and discomfort are a common concern when living with cancer. Pharmaceutical options are certainly effective, but sometimes come with unwanted side effects. Naturopathic medicine can have a lot to...
A question that I receive often from clients, usually during their first visit, is how often should they come for massage to see benefit? My answer is one that varies...
So what exactly is an Osteopath anyways? An Osteopath or Osteopathic Manual Practitioner is a type of manual practitioner who focuses on inter-relationships throughout the body and more specifically how...
It’s Running Season! Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
It’s now Spring; time to lace up those running shoes and start to enjoy this beautiful sunny weather! Running and walking are great ways to get exercise and enjoy the...
By: Dr. Shannon Bloch, DC Very few people go through life without at least a few episodes of muscle pain. Myofascial pain (pain from the muscles or fascia of the...
The trick to rehabbing any type of pain is the right balance between flexibility and stability. Pain usually occurs when a muscle group is not working properly resulting in a...
Neck pain is usually caused from overuse or repetitive motions such as always looking up, down or to one side. Usually when this happens one side will get tighter than...
Is period pain keeping you for going to work? Hanging out with friends? Or just generally making you miss out on life - period? The amount of women who experience...
Slipped disks, disk herniations, sciatica symptoms... You've heard of or experienced them, but are you wondering what exactly is happening or has happened? Well, keep on reading! There are disks...
What’s more frustrating than going for a run and the next day having shin splints? Or going to play hockey and spraining an ankle or straining a hamstring? Or going...
Did you know that there are many different types of headaches, besides a migraine and a “normal” headache? The types span from tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, chronic daily headaches,...
Arthritis comes in many different forms but collectively, is a condition that affects the joints which causes pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Arthritis is extremely common and...
DOES A CHIROPRACTOR TREAT MORE THAN JUST BACK PAIN?
Yes, although chiropractors are typically known for their role as “back doctors” they do treat many more conditions than just back pain. A chiropractor's job is to focus on the...
As a naturopathic doctor, I encourage patients to think about the importance of staying active to maintain a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. The side effect of being active is that you...