Summerside Chiropractic

04/09/2026

Joint pain doesn’t start when you feel it.

This month’s blog with Dr. Morin dives into how osteoarthritis actually develops, and why prevention is the key to staying active, mobile, and pain-free long term.

Most people think arthritis is just part of aging… but the truth is, joint changes can begin years before symptoms show up. The good news? There’s a lot you can do now to protect your joints for the future 🌱

In this month, we cover:
✔️ What causes osteoarthritis
✔️ Why early care matters
✔️ How chiropractic supports joint health
✔️ Simple lifestyle habits to reduce joint wear

If you’re in South Edmonton and want to stay ahead of joint pain, this is a must-read.

🔗 Read the full blog at the link in bio

03/26/2026

Dr. Morin will be on Holidays Thursday March 26th to Monday April 6th, returning to regular clinic hours on Tuesday April 7th.

During this time, Dr. Harmeen Samra will be in the clinic to provide continuity of care for Dr. Morin’s patients. Dr. Samra is a highly skilled, patient-focused chiropractor who takes a hands-on, individualized approach to care, helping patients relieve pain, recover from injury, and improve overall mobility and wellness. We’re excited for you to meet her and encourage you to check out Dr. Samra’s BIO to learn more about her background and approach.

Modified Chiropractic Clinic Hours:

✅ March 26th Thursday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
✅ March 27th Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm
✅ March 28th Saturday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
❎March 30th Monday CLOSED
✅ March 31st Tuesday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
✅ April 1st Wednesday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
✅ April 2nd Thursday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
❎ Good Friday CLOSED
✅ April 4th Saturday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
✅ April 6th Monday 12:30pm to 5:30pm

PHYSIO Clinic hours remain unchanged.

Thank you .harmeensamra 😊

03/25/2026

🏋️‍♂️ MUSCLE MARCH 2026
Strong Legs = Stronger Future

If you want to stay mobile, independent, and confident as you age…

start with your legs.

Lower body strength is one of the biggest predictors of:
✔️ Balance
✔️ Fall prevention
✔️ Joint protection
✔️ Long-term mobility

Weekly Q&A 👇
Which exercise is best for improving balance as you age?
A) Deadlift
B) Goblet Squat
C) Box Step-Ups
D) Walking Lunges

(Answer: It’s in the blog 😉)

This week we’re breaking down 4 essential lower body exercises to help you build strength that protects your spine and supports your future.
Because muscle isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about independence.

If you want your last 10 years to be strong, it starts with what you build today.

📍 South Edmonton
📞 780-705-0991
🔗 Read the full blog ~ link in bio.

03/18/2026

💪 MUSCLE MARCH – Weekly Q&A

On this week’s Q&A with Dr. Morin, we’re talking about a powerful (and often overlooked) question.

➡️ When does muscle mass actually begin to decline?
A) 25–29
B) 30–35
C) 35–39
D) 40–45

👉 The answer is B) 30–35.

After that, muscle gradually declines — and after 65, it accelerates if we don’t actively work to maintain it.

This isn’t about elite athletes.
It’s about everyday life:
✔️ Climbing stairs
✔️ Carrying groceries
✔️ Lifting luggage
✔️ Playing with your kids or grandkids
✔️ Preventing falls

When strength declines, confidence often follows. I call the final decade of life the “marginal decade.”

The quality of that decade, your independence, mobility, and resilience, is shaped by the habits you build today.

The good news?
Muscle loss is common… but it is not inevitable.

Over the next few weeks, we’re breaking down simple, effective strategies to help you protect your strength for life.

🔗 Read the full blog —> link in bio
📍 South Edmonton
📞 780-705-0991

~ Dr. Darrell
Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness

03/11/2026

Muscle March 💪 Protein Edition

This week on Dr. Morin’s Weekly Q&A, we’re breaking down protein intake, including how much you actually need to build muscle and which common foods may not be as protein-packed as you think.

Which of the following is a poor source of protein?
A) Tuna
B) Chicken
C) Lentils
D) Hot Dogs

👇 Drop your guess below before reading on!

If your goal is to build muscle, slow sarcopenia, and improve long-term health, protein intake matters, and so does protein quality.

Many people think they’re eating enough protein… but when we actually measure it for a week, the numbers often tell a different story.
In this week’s blog, we break down:
✔️ How much protein you really need to build muscle
✔️ Why the RDA is often too low for muscle growth
✔️ The best high-quality protein sources
✔️ Why some processed meats don’t make the cut

If strength and healthy aging are important to you, this is a must-read.

🔗 Read the full blog (link in bio)
📍 Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness | South Edmonton
📞 780-705-0991

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💪

“Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” ~Unknown

📸 Our two Amazing Chiropractic Health Assistants Rebeka & Mariel, Thank you for all that you do for our patients & our clinic 💚

03/04/2026

This week on Dr. Morin’s Weekly Q&A, we’re breaking down four essential lower body exercises, and highlighting the one that requires the most supervision to keep you training safely.

Muscle March 💪 Lower Body Edition

Which lower body exercise requires the most supervision to prevent injury?

A) Walking Lunge
B) Deadlift
C) Goblet Squat
D) Box Step

👇 Drop your guess below!

All four are fantastic for building lower body strength , which is essential for balance, mobility, and healthy aging. But one movement demands more attention to technique than the others…

….Deadlift

If you want strong legs, better stability, and long-term independence, proper form matters.

In this week’s blog, we break down:
✔️ The safest way to perform each exercise
✔️ Why lower body strength protects your spine
✔️ Which movement requires the most coaching
✔️ How to start safely

Strong Legs = a Stronger Future

🔗 Read the full blog (link in bio)
📍 South Edmonton
📞 780-705-0991

03/03/2026

💪 MUSCLE MARCH 2026 💪

Protect Your Strength for Life

At Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness, March is all about building and preserving muscle for long-term health.

Have you heard of sarcopenia?

It’s the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength as we age and while it’s common, it’s NOT inevitable.

Muscle loss can lead to:
✔️ Reduced strength
✔️ Slower metabolism
✔️ Poor balance
✔️ Higher injury risk
✔️ Loss of independence

The good news?
The earlier you build and maintain muscle, the better your next 10 years and your last 10 years will be.

This month, we’re focusing on 4 key strategies to slow muscle loss:
🏋️ Progressive strength training
🥩 Adequate protein intake
😴 Recovery & sleep optimization
🤸 Consistent mobility & movement

Strong muscles support your spine, protect your joints, and help your adjustments hold longer.

If staying active, independent, and strong matters to you, this is your sign to start.

📍 South Edmonton
📞 780-705-0991

🔗 Read the full blog — link in bio.

Your future strength starts with the choices you make today.
~ Dr. Darrell

02/27/2026

Chronic pain that won’t go away? ⚡ It might be time for Shockwave Therapy.

At Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness in South Edmonton, we offer Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) A non-surgical, evidence-based treatment designed to stimulate healing and reduce stubborn pain.
Shockwave Therapy helps:
✔️ Increase blood flow
✔️ Break down scar tissue & calcifications
✔️ Reduce chronic inflammation
✔️ Accelerate tissue repair
It’s highly effective for:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendon pain
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder tendonitis
• Patellar tendon pain
• Chronic muscle tightness
Treatments are quick (5–10 minutes), require little to no downtime, and are often combined with chiropractic care and rehab exercises for long-term results.
If you’ve had pain for 3+ months and traditional treatments haven’t fully worked, Shockwave Therapy may be the missing piece.
📍 Located in South Edmonton
🔗 Learn more on our website (link in bio)
📞 Book your assessment today

02/27/2026

This week’s Weekly Q&A with Dr. Morin we look into Why Fibre Matters for Gut Health 🥦

Which food has the highest grams of fibre per cup? 🤔

A) Lentils
B) Oats
C) Brussels Sprouts
D) Broccoli

👇 Drop your guess below before reading on!

If you’re working on weight management, improving digestion, or boosting overall health, fibre matters more than most people realize.

💥 Lentils (and black beans) lead the pack with about 12 grams of fibre per cup — double the fibre of oats and significantly more than broccoli.

Soluble fibre helps you feel full longer, which can naturally help curb overall calorie intake. A simple rule of thumb when choosing carbs?
✔️ Aim for a 10:1 carb-to-fibre ratio
⭐ Even better: 5:1

Small nutrition changes can make a big difference over time.

We break it all down in this week’s blog at Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness in South Edmonton link in bio 🔗

02/23/2026

Big News at Summerside Chiropractic & Wellness! ✨

We’re excited to officially become a multidisciplinary clinic by welcoming Physiotherapy to our team!

With Dr. Morin’s 30 years of chiropractic experience, we’re now expanding our care to offer an even more comprehensive approach to recovery, movement, and long-term wellness.

👋 Meet Kim Conrad Zarraga, our new Physiotherapist

KC’s passion for rehab began through his own athletic injuries and has grown into a career dedicated to helping people move better and live pain-free. He earned his Bachelor of Physical Therapy from Velez College and brings a wealth of experience from outpatient clinics, acute care, long-term care, emergency departments, and neurological rehab here in Canada.

💪 KC offers a strong hands-on approach with advanced training in:
• Trigger Point Dry Needling
• Spinal Manipulation
• Vestibular Rehabilitation

His care blends evidence-based treatment with a compassionate, patient-centred philosophy, combining both active and passive therapies to help you reach your goals faster and more effectively.

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll find KC training in the gym, boxing, playing music, traveling with his wife, or enjoying great food 🍽️

👉 We’re proud to bring chiropractic and physiotherapy together under one roof to better support your health and recovery.

🗓️ Booking Link in Bio
📍 Learn more www.wellnessdoc.ca

South Edmonton Chiropractor Dr. Darrell Morin of South Centre Chiropractic and Summerside Chiropractic Clinic, is your preferred chiropractor.

02/18/2026

Are you eating enough protein? 🤔💪

Most people aren’t, especially if your goal is fat loss, muscle tone, or healthy aging.

If you think two eggs at breakfast covers your protein needs for the day… you may be falling way short.

👉 A simple rule we recommend:
Aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight.

Why?
✔ Preserve lean muscle
✔ Support metabolism
✔ Stay fuller longer
✔ Prevent age-related muscle loss

Want to know how much you should be eating and how to calculate it?

We break it all down in this week’s blog + Q&A with Dr. Morin.

🔗 Click the link in bio to read:
“How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day?”

Your future metabolism will thank you.

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