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What is the Difference Between a Sprain & a Strain?
If you’ve ever tried to define sprains and strains but can’t quite identify the difference between the two, you’re not alone. These two...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 14, 20213 min read


Tips to Prevent Cold-Weather Injuries and Stay Healthy
With December approaching, we are constantly reminded about the coming festivities. Associated with these festive holidays are rapid...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Avoid Back Pain When Shoveling Snow
As the seasons start to turn, we sometimes forget things from the year before. In winter, we may underestimate the preparation needed to...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Stretching Exercises for Your Back
Knees to Chest Stretch Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the back of your thighs...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Sprains & Strains – What’s the Difference?
A strain is an acute or chronic soft tissue injury caused by overstretching or tearing a muscle, tendon, or both, whereas a sprain is the...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 9, 20213 min read


Fall Yard Safety Tips
Fall is here and that means it's time to break out the rakes and leaf blowers for yard clean-up... which is prime time for muscle...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Back Health at Work
Does your job find you sitting most of the day? While sitting seems restful, staying in any one position for long periods of time can...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 26, 20212 min read


Falls Prevention
Did you know that one in every three Canadians over age 65 will fall at least once in a year? Falls often have serious consequences such...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 19, 20215 min read


Myths and Facts About Back Pain
It is easy to confuse myths and facts when it comes to back pain. Back pain is one of the most common health complaints today with 80...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 12, 20212 min read


Chiropractic Health Month
Each October, countries around the world celebrate World Spine Day on October 16th. October is recognized as Chiropractic Health Month....
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 5, 20211 min read


Choosing Chiropractic for Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Many of us experience back and neck pain. But when is it the right time to see a chiropractor for a diagnosis or treatment? And can they...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 28, 20211 min read


How to Manage Chronic Back-Pain Naturally
Back pain is something that most of the population will deal with at some point in their life. We have all seen the terrible rise in...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Almost One-Third of Canadians Say Back Pain Limiting Their Work & Daily Lives
According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), more than 11 million Canadians suffer from an injury or disorder that affects...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 14, 20213 min read


Chiropractic Response to the Opioid Crisis
Opioids have quickly emerged as one of the primary means for managing acute and chronic non‐cancer pain in primary care settings. With an...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 7, 20212 min read


5 Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Improve During Pregnancy
A recent study found that more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic pain, or a...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Aug 10, 20214 min read


Benefits of Chiropractic During Pregnancy
Why Chiropractic? As the body changes both physically and physiologically with pregnancy, discomforts may arise. The pelvis widens, the...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Aug 3, 20212 min read


Joint Pain & Chiropractic
Considering most of us know that joint pain is an almost inevitable part of life, it might be tempting to just live with it. But why?...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Osteoarthritis Management with Chiropractic Care
Osteoarthritis is defined as degeneration cartilage in the joints meant to provide cushioning for daily activities. While some wear and...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Causes of Muscle Spasms and Cramps
If you've ever had muscle spasms or muscle cramps, you know they can be extremely painful. In some cases, a muscle may spasm so...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jun 29, 20213 min read


Spinal Adjustments for Hockey Players
Hockey season means that your favorite professional hockey team is back on the ice and ready to make another run at the cup. Although...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
May 25, 20213 min read
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