When to see a chiropractor, a physiotherapist or an osteopath

When to see a chiropractor, a physiotherapist or an osteopath

“Should I see a chiropractor or a physio?” is one of the most common questions we get asked, and the honest answer is rarely “a chiropractor” just because we’re a chiropractic clinic. All three professions — chiropractors,...
Preparing your back for gardening season

Preparing your back for gardening season

Every year around this time, our appointment books fill up with the same pattern: patients who spent a weekend in the garden after a long winter of sitting indoors, and are now regretting it. The combination of cold-stiffened muscles, deconditioning from winter, and...
Sciatica or piriformis syndrome? How to know which you have

Sciatica or piriformis syndrome? How to know which you have

Both conditions cause pain shooting down the leg. Both involve the sciatic nerve. Both get called “sciatica” in casual conversation. But true sciatica and piriformis syndrome have different causes, respond to different treatments, and benefit from being...