What’s the Difference? Both conditions are common overuse injuries involving the tendons around the elbow. Despite the names, you do not need to play tennis or golf to develop them. Tennis Elbow...
Flat Feet: Problem or Overhyped? Flat Feet: Problem or Overhyped?Flat feet (low arches) are very common, but they are often misunderstood. Many people assume that having flat feet means something...
VO₂ Max: The Fitness Number That Says a Lot About...
If you’ve ever felt completely out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs and thought, “Okay… that used to be easier,”you’re not imagining it.What you’re noticing might be tied...
What Your Grip Strength Says About Your Health (It’s More...
If I handed you a small device and asked you to squeeze it as hard as you could…you’d probably think we were just testing your hand strength.But here’s the interesting...
Why Dr. Nigel Ridge, DC Is the Best Chiropractor Near...
If you’ve ever typed “best chiropractor near me” into Google, chances are you weren’t just browsing, you were looking for real relief. Not another temporary fix. Not another rushed appointment. You...
Finding Relief for Your Pelvic Health Concerns: How Physiotherapy Can...
Maybe you’ve been dealing with this for a while now—discomfort, pressure, or pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis. Maybe it started after childbirth, or maybe you just can’t pinpoint...
Why You Shouldn’t Stretch Sciatica Pain (At Least Not Yet)
When sciatica flares up, most people do what they’ve been told to do for years: stretch it out. Toe touches. Figure-4 stretches. Long glute holds on the living room floor while...
Why Manny Kang, PT Is the Best Physiotherapist Near You
If you’re searching for the best physiotherapist near you, chances are you’re not just looking for exercises. You’re looking for answers, relief, and a clear plan forward. At Natural Choice Medical...
Tech Neck: Why Your Devices Might Be Hurting Your Neck...
If you’ve ever felt a stiff neck, tense shoulders, or even a headache after scrolling on your phone or working at a laptop, you might be experiencing what we physiotherapists...
Dry Needling in Guelph: What You Need to Know About...
If you’ve been struggling with tight muscles, nagging pain, or limited movement, you may have heard about dry needling. At Natural Choice Medical Clinic in Guelph, our physiotherapists use dry...
How We Support Women Living With Endometriosis (even Without A...
If you’ve ever been told “it’s just a bad period” or “this is normal” while you’re doubled over in pain, exhausted, bloated, or barely making it through the day, let’s...
How Migraines Might Be Impacting You (And What We See Every Day at Natural Choice Medical Clinic)Migraines have a way of showing up like an uninvited houseguest, loud, overwhelming, and absolutely...
How Pediatric Osteopathy Can Help Ease Your Baby’s Discomfort Naturally
If you’re a parent of a young child, you know that few things are harder than seeing your little one uncomfortable, especially when it feels like there’s no clear solution....
If you’ve been navigating the ups and downs of PCOS, you know it can feel like your body is on a confusing rollercoaster. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common...
“Why Does Sex Hurt?” Understanding Dyspareunia and How Pelvic Health...
Let’s talk about something real, raw, and way more common than most people think, but way less talked about. Let’s talk about something real, raw, and way more common than...
I had to call a plumber last week.(Stay with me—this relates to your migraines, I promise.) A pipe had cracked underneath the floorboards. No drama at first—just a little moisture here...
5 Common Myths About Physiotherapy—Debunked by a Physiotherapist in Guelph
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I really need physiotherapy?” or “Isn’t it just a bunch of stretches?”—you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion out there about what physiotherapy actually...
Top 5 Signs You Should See a Physiotherapist (From Your...
Hello! I’m one of the physiotherapists here at Natural Choice Medical Clinic, and if you’re reading this, chances are you’re wondering if physiotherapy could help you feel better. You’re not alone....
The Role of Naturopathic Medicine in Integrative Cancer Care
At Natural Choice Medical Clinic in Guelph, we’re committed to providing compassionate care that supports not just the treatment of cancer, but also its prevention. Naturopathic medicine offers a unique,...
Why Choose a Wellness Clinic Over a Physio/Chiro Clinic?
For practitioners accustomed to the fast pace of physio or chiro-specific clinics, or those who rent a room in a shared clinic space; it’s easy to focus on immediate benefits...
Why it's Important to Distinguish Between Numbness VS Tingling
Have you ever experienced the sensation of numbness? Tingling? Pins and needles? These are complaints that many manual therapists hear when patients come into their office. But did you know...
Autumn is here! We love fall for the beautiful colours, cozy sweaters, andwarm drinks. However, as wonderful as this season is it also marks thebeginning of cold and flu...
September is Bladder pain syndrome and Interstitial cystitis month. Health care providers and people who suffer from these conditions come together to spread awareness of these conditions, what its like...
What is PMS? Many of us are likely well-acquainted with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS): the symptoms that may occur in the days or weeks leading up to your period. These symptoms...
In this blog post, we’ll discuss 6 stretches that you can implement into your daily routine. These stretches focus on relaxing and releasing the muscles that typically become tight...
Rest and sleep are one of the most essential parts of health because this is when your body repairs. During our sleep we recover from stresses, process emotions and events...
Picture this: You walk into the acupuncture treatment room, feeling either a bit nervous or excited for the relaxation ahead. After discussing your aches and pains, sleep patterns and digestion among other...
The Power of Shockwave Therapy and Chiropractic Treatment
In the realm of modern healthcare, advancements are continuously reshaping thelandscape of treatment options available to patients. Among these innovativeapproaches, shockwave therapy and chiropractic treatment have emerged astransformative modalities, offering...
In today's digital age, proper posture is often overlooked as we spend increasing amounts of time sitting, whether it be at desks, in front of screens, or during commutes. However,...
How Massage Therapy can Complement your Exercise Routine
Whether you are training to rehabilitate an injury, strengthen your golf swing, or simply usingexercise as a tool to increase the quality of your life, this blog is for you!...
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...
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...
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...
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 body)...
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 pain...
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...
There is no doubt that with pregnancy comes a lot of extra stress and strain on the body.Low back pain in pregnancy is one of the major causes of pain...
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...
By: Dr. Alaina Gair, NDIf you’re anything like me, at the end of a long and hectic work day, getting into bed is the best part. It’s the moment when...
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...
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