The Complete Guide for Muscle Knots (Everything you need to know + tips for relief)
Chances are, you’ve experienced the tender, achy feeling of a muscle knot at some point in your life. Research has shown that muscle...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jul 5
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- May 17
- 2 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- May 3
- 2 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Dec 28, 2021
- 4 min
What Is Kinesiology Taping?
You may have noticed it on the arms and legs of your favorite professional and collegiate athletes. You may see it on people working out...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
Chiropractic for Soft Tissue Therapy
When you think about going to the chiropractor, you might envision a chiropractic adjustment. In addition to the adjustment, your...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
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?...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Tendonitis
The most common causes of tendonitis are a sudden injury or repetition of a movement over time. For this reason, it is especially common...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
What Is Kinesio Tape (KT)?
Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is a newly popularized modality that is used by therapists trained in the Kinesio Taping Method...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
What Can Cause Knee Pain?
Consider a chiropractor for knee pain. Chiropractic provides a non-surgical, drug-free option for dealing with knee pain.
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
Returning to Sports or Exercise After Recovering From COVID-19
Ready to get back to sports & exercise after having COVID-19? Here are guidelines that can ease you back into the game.
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can occur while participating in any type of sport or exercise program. The pain and inflammation can be immediate or...
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