It’s hard to believe we are saying goodbye to yet another September! The leaves start to hint at that first change in colour, swim season makes way for sweater weather, and the kids returned to school after this year’s (long) summer break. As parents, we start organizing lunch boxes, water bottles, shoes, coats, and this year, masks, to pack into our children’s backpacks to be prepared. Let’s talk backpack safety! I noticed on my son’s return, how heavy his backpack felt and decided to re-evaluate backpack size and bag components to make sure it wasn’t causing undue stress on his…

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Hello friends and patients! We here at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre have been trying to create blogs that our patients find useful. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, please simply give us a call at 905-845-2291 or fill out a form on our website. Today’s article is to educate our readers about Spinal Decompression Therapy. Our day-to-day life can be strenuous in many ways and this stress can effect us all differently. Some people experience different body aches, but one of the most common effects is back pain. Back pain can be due to prolonged…

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In the regular course of your daily events, you may experience a surprising limit to your normal mobility from simply moving a piece of furniture or from doing that twist move you enjoy so much in your dance routine. Suddenly, acute pain has got you in its grips, and you are at a loss as to how to relieve the intensity so you can move and breathe again comfortably. Maybe you have been experiencing aches and pains throughout your body and you just don’t know why but the pain doesn’t seem to be subsiding. If you have gone through a…

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Here at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, we treat patients for so many different reasons. With the new shift in todays workplace, people are working from home but forgetting to place importance on the way and position we are setup in front of our computers. When Covid-19 became a household name, no one could imagine the shift that was about to take place. Suddenly, our norm became homeschooling hosted in the living room, telecommuting from the kitchen and a fresh cup of coffee from that new bistro “Nescafé”. Many of our patients started noticing neck or backaches from long hours in…

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Hello friends and family! Dr. Brian Huggins here of the Oakville Chiropractic Centre. As I sit here at the computer and reflect how quickly August is flying by, I realize how fast the entire summer has flown by which is totally contrary to March, April and May. It felt like March had 62 days and April the same. It’s time to reflect on your isolation and quarantine period. In mid, March when everything shut down, I was of the mindset that this was quite temporary and we would be back to our normal routines fairly quickly…clearly I was wrong. In…

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Day in and day out, sciatica can take a toll on both your physical and mental health. Finding relief might seem  impossible, but there is hope to be had! Many people with sciatic nerve pain are turning to chiropractors for help and getting positive results. There’s even better news for those living in Oakville and surrounding areas. Dr. Huggins is an experienced Chiropractor in Oakville who can help with your sciatica. Just how do chiropractors provide relief for sciatic pain? Let’s find out. What is sciatica? Every 1 in 10 North American adults suffer from a condition called sciatica. This…

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Greetings Friends and Patients! Well it seems as if we have been in isolation and quarantine for a lifetime, but at least here in Ontario, there are the first signs of return to normalcy. At the time I am writing this info to you, chiropractors and dentists etc. are only able to see emergency or patients in pain. We are preparing to (when we get the green light) welcome all back to our office in the new normal. It is understandable that many of you may have an anxiety about reintegrating to the regular pace of life. We appreciate your concerns.…

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With everything going on right now in the world with the Coroavirus (COVID-19), staying healthy is our number one priority. It is a great time to learn about how vitamins and minerals can help boost your immune system. You are likely thinking to yourself…”where do I start”? Don’t worry, this post will guide you in the right direction just keep reading. Something important to note before considering taking vitamins is that everyone’s vitamin needs are different. Not every vitamin will be what every person needs in their daily lives. If you are unsure what vitamins are suitable for you to be taking,…

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Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that Chiropractors play in our healthcare system and the benefits this type of alternative medicine can have on your health. Dr. Nishma Apanna of the Oakville Chiropractic Centre is busting these common myths about the profession of Chiropractors and the practice in general. Once you see a Chiropractor you have to keep going back Contrary to popular belief this is false. When seeking care from a Chiropractor, we will perform an assessment including a detailed history and physical examination to determine the cause of pain or dysfunction. From these observations a…

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Our Oakville Chiropractor Dr. Brian Huggins is often asked if orthotics would be a good solution for his patients and what is the benefit of being casted and fit for Orthotics. Have a read to understand the benefits of wearing Orthotics! Orthotics are custom inserts that can be placed directly into shoes to correct dysfunction in the feet and ankles. Foot Orthotics can help to reduce foot pain caused by medical conditions such as arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, diabetes and other aches and pains in the body (not just the feet). These inserts can offset pressure that is…

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Here at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, our doctors often get questioned about “MRT”? What is  MRT? How does MRT work? Am I the right candidate for MRT? All great questions. Dr. Nishma Appanna has answered your questions below! What is MRT? Let’s start with the basics. MRT stands for Myofascial Release Therapy. It is a type of treatment that focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness. Most patients seek myofascial release therapy after losing flexibility or function following an injury or if they are experiencing ongoing pain in the muscles. How does MRT work? MRT works by releasing trigger points…

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The most experienced Chiropractor Oakville has to offer, Dr. Brian Huggins often gets asked by his patients about energy levels. More specifically, the lack of energy so many of us experience. When it comes to your energy levels it is important to note that a lack of energy can be coming from many things, but one that is often overlooked is poor posture and stress on your spine. We see this all the time at our Oakville Chiropractic clinic. Patients come in feeling sluggish and tired. After a few sessions with one of our Chiropractors, patients often feel more energized…

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It’s that time of the year again. The flu season is upon us, and this time of the year can really be a hassle for most people. You might have days where you feel rundown and tired, have trouble regulating your body temperature, not to mention tummy troubles, constant coughing and a runny nose.  Here are 5 helpful flu fighting tips from our Oakville Chiropractor Dr. Appanna, that you can take into consideration if you’re feeling under the weather. Care for your immune system by going to the Chiropractor Your immune system is your primary defense against any type of infection.…

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