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Why Does Pain Sometimes Continue After an Injury Has Healed?
Why does pain sometimes continue after an injury has healed? The answer is that healing tissues and experiencing pain are related, but they are not always perfectly synchronized. Pain is produced by the nervous system as a protective response. After an injury, signals from the affected area help encourage you to slow down and avoid further harm. As healing progresses, those signals usually settle. Sometimes, however, the nervous system remains more sensitive than it was befor

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 222 min read


When Pain Changes the Way You Move
When pain changes the way you move, your body often begins making adjustments before you are even aware of them. You may shorten one step, shift your weight to one side, avoid turning your head, or tense your shoulders to protect an uncomfortable area. Initially, these changes can be helpful. Guarding an injured ankle or sore back is one of the body’s ways of preventing further irritation. The problem begins when a temporary protection strategy becomes your everyday movement

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 152 min read


Choosing Chiropractic Care Over Prescriptions: A Natural Path to Back Pain Relief
In a world where quick fixes and instant relief often come in the form of prescription medications, it's essential to explore...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Choosing Wisely: Chiropractic vs. Opioids for Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal pain, whether it stems from an injury, chronic condition, or everyday wear and tear, can significantly impact your...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 24, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Overall Health
Regardless of age, chiropractic can help enhance your overall level of wellness. When it comes to achieving optimal wellness, maintaining...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Why Chiropractic After an Auto Accident?
Auto accidents can cause a variety of injuries, including whiplash, back pain, and neck pain. These injuries can be painful and...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 28, 20232 min read


All About Headaches
Headaches are a common ailment that affects many people, and they can be caused by a variety of factors. While some headaches are...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Top Conditions Chiropractors Treat
Why does someone seek chiropractic? I thought we would take this month to look at a few of the most common conditions that can be...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 7, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Chiropractic Maintenance
Chiropractic maintenance is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure, mainly the...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Feb 28, 20232 min read


The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment
Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefits chiropractic...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jul 5, 20223 min read


Who Gets Back Pain?
Pretty much, anyone, it depends on where it hurts. Upper Back Chronic upper back pain affects 15 to 19% of people globally. Those...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
May 17, 20222 min read


Back Pain Causes
Among all the different areas of back pain—neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, and tailbone pain—there’s a host of conditions...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
May 3, 20222 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


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


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



Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Apr 20, 20210 min read


Untreated Whiplash
Whiplash injuries are known for not presenting symptoms immediately after an accident or injury. It is not uncommon for delayed pain...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Don’t Text and Drive
About Distracted Driving in Ontario Distracted driving is one of the biggest issues on Ontario roadways today. It has surpassed impaired...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 23, 20215 min read


Why Chiropractic Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you’re suffering from an auto accident, you might be surprised to learn that chiropractic care can provide a drug-free way to relieve...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 9, 20212 min read
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