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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


Weekend Warrior Season: Staying Active Without Paying for It Later
Weekend Warrior Season arrives every summer as people head outdoors to golf, hike, bike, paddle, garden, and tackle home improvement projects. The enthusiasm is great for overall health, but it can sometimes create a problem. Many people go from spending most of the week sitting at a desk to asking their bodies to perform hours of physical activity on the weekend. It's no surprise that July often brings an increase in sore backs, stiff necks, strained muscles, and joint disco

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jul 142 min read


Active Lifestyle? Here’s Why Your Spine Needs Support Too
If you’re someone who has an active lifestyle - lifts weights, runs, bikes, plays sports on the weekends, or hits the gym regularly, your...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Why Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Come with Age
For many men, back pain seems like a rite of passage with age. It starts as a dull ache after a long day or an occasional twinge when...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Never Been to a Chiropractor? Here’s Why Men Should Consider It
If you’ve never been to a chiropractor, you might be missing out on a range of health benefits, tailored for men of any age. Chiropractic...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Winter Wellness: Preparing Your Body for the Thrills of Cold-Weather Sports
As winter blankets the world in a serene layer of snow, enthusiasts of winter sports eagerly dust off their gear, anticipating the...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 19, 20232 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


Enhancing Athletic Performance with Chiropractic
Today, let's explore how chiropractic care can be a game-changer for your athletic performance. As a chiropractor, I'm excited to share...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Sep 19, 20231 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


Summer Safety: Preventing Common Injuries for a Fun-Filled Season
As the summer season arrives, many of us eagerly embrace outdoor activities and recreational sports. While summer offers plenty of...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Don’t Forget to Stretchhhh!
As a chiropractic doctor, I can't emphasize enough the importance of stretching before engaging in any physical activity. Whether you're...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
May 30, 20232 min read


What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet. It is caused by...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 14, 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 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...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Aug 9, 20224 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


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...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 28, 20214 min read


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...

Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 21, 20212 min read
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