top of page

905-624-4123
Subscribe to our Blog
Search


How Chiropractic Helps Prevent Falls as You Age
When people think of fall prevention, they often picture balance exercises or mobility aids. But few realize how much the spine  and nervous system  influence balance and coordination. Chiropractors don’t just treat back pain—they assess how your body moves, responds, and stabilizes. Misalignments, particularly in the cervical spine (neck) and pelvis, can alter your posture and make it harder for your body to self-correct when you stumble. By restoring alignment, chiropractic
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 181 min read
Â
Â
Â


Balance, Coordination, and the Chiropractic Connection
Good balance doesn’t just happen—it’s the result of your body’s ability to process information between your eyes, inner ear, muscles, and joints. When that communication breaks down, so does stability. Your spine plays a vital role in this system. It houses the spinal cord, the information highway between your brain and the rest of your body. When spinal misalignments occur, they can interfere with nerve signals that control balance and coordination. Through gentle adjustment
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 111 min read
Â
Â
Â


Why Falls Are More Common as We Age — and What You Can Do About It
Why do we risk falls as we age? As we grow older, our bodies naturally undergo changes that can increase the risk of falls. It’s not just about getting older—it’s about how our balance, muscle strength, vision, and reaction time change over time. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults in Canada, often leading to fractures, loss of independence, and fear of falling again. But the good news is that falls are not inevitable. By understanding why they happe
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 41 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fall Prevention Month
As we age, our bodies undergo changes that can affect balance, strength, and coordination. This can increase the risk of falls,...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 5, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Aging Gracefully: The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Seniors
As we age, it's important to prioritize our health and well-being, allowing us to enjoy our golden years to the fullest. Chiropractic...
Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Â
Â
Â


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
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page