Dr. Amelia Fratnik, Chiropractor Ah yes! It’s that time of year that many people consider “getting away” or travel to see family over the holidays. It’s also that time when chiropractors see many patients coming in with neck, shoulder, or back pain after straining their joints and muscles due to improper lifting and carrying of…
In summer our thoughts turn to Canada’s great outdoors, and pursuits such as golfing, running or gardening. Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, flexibility and good posture, build strong bones, and relieve stress. Recreational activities are a great way to enjoy these benefits while having fun. Whether you pick up a garden…
You do not have to have foot pain to necessitate the use of custom foot orthotics. In cases where there are foot symptoms, an evaluation would focus primarily on foot biomechanics. However, there is always the potential link to some other area of imbalance or dysfunction that can lead to foot problems. Take for example…
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, DC So this pandemic situation has created another boom in patients complaining of pain in their neck, shoulders and upper back in particular due to the increased use of technology devices or laptop computers while isolating, studying, or working from home. This doesn’t mean that you or your family members necessarily need…
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a pillow. After all, the right pillow could be the reason your quality of sleep improves! A number of factors should be considered when making a choice for what you rest your head on. Here are some suggestions….. For back sleepers: There should be enough…