Now that the weather is finally getting nice outside, many of you might be wanting to get outside, to clean out your garage, cars, and backyards. Although this time of year springs many of us into action to tackle the many chores we have neglected all throughout winter it can also put you at higher risk for injuries if these tasks are not completed with care. Here are some helpful tips you can try at home before you decide to go on a spring-cleaning frenzy along with coming in to get regularly adjusted at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre!1. Stretch before…

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If you have ever experienced TMJ pain then you probably already know how annoying and painful it can be. If you haven’t then you may be wondering what is TMJ pain, how can I get it, and how do I manage it? What is the TMJ? The acronym itself stands for temporomandibular joint. This joint is one of your most powerful and important joints in your body. It is formed by your skull and your jaw bone and involves all the muscles that are necessary to help chew your food on a daily basis. Your TMJ is responsible for opening…

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This is a question that I get everyday in practice from both current and prospective patients. It is a really good question and it can sometimes be difficult to answer, so I will do my best to be as straight forward as possible. The reason it is difficult to answer is because in both professions, chiropractic and physiotherapy, there is no one way to practice. You may find 3 chiropractors that all do different things and the same goes for physical therapists.  It is important to not make your decision based on what profession they are in, but based on…

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Foam Rolling Basics Infographic To share this image on your website, copy the embed code below:Please include attribution to www.oakvillechiropractic.com with this graphic. Foam rolling is great for targeting trigger points and relaxing stiff muscles. However, foam rolling is also more aggressive than stretching and does not need to be done every day. Two to three times per week is recommended to avoid overworking your muscles. Roll slowly back and forth over the tender or stiff muscle for thirty to sixty seconds. Focus on the more tender spots and where you may feel “lumps” in the muscle. These could very…

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It is estimated that chronic low back pain effects up to 25% of the adult population and is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide(12). This has become such a huge issue not only in our personal lives, but on our healthcare system as well. By now, most of us are aware of the opioid epidemic that has struck our country in recent years and people are seeking out alternative methods to deal with their chronic pain. Chiropractors are here to help! Chiropractic treatment has been shown to be a safe, effective, drug free alternative for dealing with…

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