Serenity Chiropractic - Fredericton

11/15/2024

Why am I always checking your leg lengths?

An easy question to answer and it has everything to do (mostly) with pelvic function — or dysfunction of you will!

Let me elaborate 👩🏼‍⚕️

I don’t say that joints are “stuck” often 🚫— if at all. Usually my job is to reintroduce motion into a joint that isn’t able to access its normal physiological range. That being said, the pelvis is one region in the body that if I need to use that term it’s the best way to describe what’s happening.

If your pelvis is tensioned and “stuck” outside the region of its normal biomechanical position and has lost its ability to move within its natural planes of motion, you end up creating sacroiliac joint, sacrum and/or tailbone tension and possible hip pain, along with a functional leg length inequality.

The difference in your leg lengths ends up telling me where the pelvis may be hiked back or forwards, and depending on if you have slight rotation in the leg causing a foot flare, this tells me if that joint is “stuck” into internal or external rotation. We get this information simply due to the nature of where the top part of your leg (femur) inserts into the pelvis to create your hip joint.

All very valuable information when I’m trying to figure out which muscles to treat with soft tissue and exactly where I need to adjust and in what direction to have the most positive impact 👏🏼

If you have questions about how this may impact you, I’m always here to answer your questions! 🤗

Dr. P

10/28/2024

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09/05/2024

See everyone on October 8th!

06/21/2024

Out of Office Notice!! ✈️

I wanted to let you know about the following dates that I’m away from the office for summer vacations! 🏝️

> June 27- July 5th

> July 16th - July 25th

Thank you for all your understanding as I take time away to enjoy the summer and reset to be able to continue to give you all 110% when your in my office🤗

05/24/2024

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04/05/2024

The beauty of pregnancy pillows is that it allows me to treat you from the very first sign of your baby bump all the way through to the end of your pregnancy! 🤰🏽

They make treatment so much more comfortable, and all my moms sign in relief about being able to lay of the front after so many months of not being able to 🥹

Pregnancy should be enjoyed, not overshadowed by body aches and pains! Let me help you have less discomfort and and not just more pain free pregnancy, but also let chiropractic care help you have an easier delivery!✨

Reach out with questions you might have!🤗
- Dr. P

03/12/2024

Honestly, we should all be grateful that I take care of your musculoskeletal and nervous system health better than I take care of my office plants 🌿

Allow me to level this up with an analogy🌸 Your body is also like a plant - it can’t thrive if it is neglected or not given some maintenance and nutrients 🌺

Chiro can be an amazing part of you being your own gardener and taking care of your body 💐

Let me help you flourish! 🌻
- Dr. P

12/18/2023

Who’s in? I’m thinking of running the half marathon🏃‍♀️🏃🏼🏃‍♂️

If anyone is planing to run, feel free to reach out to me about chiro for runners, pre-marathon and post marathon treatment! 🏃‍♀️🎖️

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11/06/2023

You and me? We are a team effort and you will thank yourself for being a team player with me in the long run!
My job is not just to help you manage pain but also to be there as a guide.

Chiro care is rarely ever a quick fix, and only becomes preventative when you do the workout outside alongside our visits to build strength, mobility and stability🙏🏻

So challenge yourself to be consistent in the individualized home care I send your way. You might not notice changes in a week or two or three but they will come.. and when they do, you’ll be happy to stuck with it! 🙌🏼

- Dr. P

10/20/2023

Let’s talk Hips!✨

Often this is an area that people don’t think they can get treated at the chiro. Patients I see or talk to are usually surprised when I say it’s one of my favourite regions to treat!

I’ve had a wide range of hip injuries and conditions come through my doors over the past couple years, some quick fixes and other more stubborn with some referrals out.. but regardless of the issues there’s always been something I can do for pain management 🙌🏼

Something to remeber as well, is we don’t always realize that hip pain can be stemming from the foot, ankle, keen, low back, pelvic floor and fascial lines! There’s lots to assess when thinking about where your symptoms are truly coming from and that where I come in! 😊

Honestly, it’s not worth hesitating making an appointment if this is something you’re dealing with! Trust me! 🙏🏻

Always always, don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions🤗

Dr. P

08/29/2023

This is my reminder to you that pain and discomfort are your bodies “check engine” lights. 🚙

This is your nervous and MSK systems way to tell you something is wrong and you should start being proactive about helping yourself.

Sure, do we all ignore that check engine light on our car, leaving it for a later date? I’m certainly guilty of this .. but the problem is that gives the issue a chance to get worse, and then you’re paying more for it later.

Think about the body like this! The longer you wait to address the warning signs, the longer you are giving the problem to get worse, and subsequently setting yourself up for longer recovery times.

So do yourself a favor, don’t wait to listen to your check engine light. As soon as it’s on, start investing in fixing it 🙏🏻

Dr. P

08/23/2023

Finally got our Pregnancy Pillows!✨

These lovelies allow for you to lay on your stomach for treatment during your 2nd and 3rd trimester! Something that usually can is seriously missed when you are that far along 🤰🏼

The pillows allow me to work with pelvic tension, ligamentous release to help uterine tension, soft tissue work and pin and stretching muscles in a way that I wouldn’t be able to without you laying prone.

Often my pregnant patients don’t want to get up off the table they are so comfortable on these 😂

If you or someone you know if having pain and discomfort from the changes the body is going through while creating a tiny human, or you just want to set yourself up for easier labour and delivery, come see me! I’d absolutely love to help 🤗

Pregnancy can be hard enough as is, let’s makes sure your journey is as beautiful as it should be ! 💛

Take care of you!
Dr. P

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