ONP Clinic - Oakville Neurology & Pain Management

ONP Clinic - Oakville Neurology & Pain Management Neurology & Interventional Pain Management Clinic serving the GTHA

DID YOU KNOW: VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY can lead to fatigue, low energy, bone and muscle pain, weakness, impaired immune syst...
11/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW: VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY can lead to fatigue, low energy, bone and muscle pain, weakness, impaired immune system, hair loss, low mood (including Seasonal Affective Disorder).

VITAMIN D production reduces in the winter due to shorter sunlight exposure, but can still be acquired through diets rich in fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), fortified foods (milk, cereals), mushrooms and eggs.

DID YOU KNOW: A RED WINE HEADACHE refers to a MIGRAINE , triggered by the substances found in wine and some cheeses.Aged...
11/13/2025

DID YOU KNOW: A RED WINE HEADACHE refers to a MIGRAINE , triggered by the substances found in wine and some cheeses.
Aged Cheese contains Tyramine, and Wine contains Histamines, Tannins, Sulfites. These substances can dilate blood vessels, triggering a Migraine attack.
Alternate options include: Opt for fresh cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta) over aged cheese, Keep a Food and HA diary, switch to white wine (but with low sugar content) or water instead!

DID YOU KNOW: Arm related injuries are common in Baseball, caused by repetitive motions such as pitching, batting and ca...
10/29/2025

DID YOU KNOW: Arm related injuries are common in Baseball, caused by repetitive motions such as pitching, batting and catching balls. Baseball pitchers in particular are prone to shoulder injuries.
Other common injuries include Batter's Shoulder, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear (at elbow), Catcher's Thumb (hyperextension of thumb), and Hamstring Strain.
Prevention includes changing mechanics of the motion, stretching, therapy exercises and limiting the repetitive movement.
Go Jays Go!

Happy Diwali from Oakville Neurology & Pain Management Clinic! Wishing everyone good health and prosperity for the New Y...
10/20/2025

Happy Diwali from Oakville Neurology & Pain Management Clinic! Wishing everyone good health and prosperity for the New Year!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Oakville Neurology & Pain Management Clinic!DID YOU KNOW: Turkey contains Tryptophan, a chemical...
10/14/2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Oakville Neurology & Pain Management Clinic!
DID YOU KNOW: Turkey contains Tryptophan, a chemical that helps produce Serotonin and Melatonin, hormones that help with mood regulation, relaxation and sleep. However, the amount of tryptophan in a typical serving of turkey is unlikely to contribute to drowsiness. Combination of alcohol, overindulging in carbohydrates and refined sugars are more likely to contribute to drowsiness.

DID YOU KNOW: CLUSTER HEADACHE presents with intense pain on one side of the head/eye. T They typically occur in 'cluste...
09/26/2025

DID YOU KNOW: CLUSTER HEADACHE presents with intense pain on one side of the head/eye. T They typically occur in 'clusters' with a Remission (pain-free period) and then recurs around the same time.
Symptoms include multiple attacks sharp stabbing pain around/in the eye and one side of head, restlessness, excessive tearing, redness of eye, drooping of eye and sweating.
Cluster Migraine can be triggered by, or accompany a Migraine HA as well.
Risk factors include: Male, between ages of 20-50, Smokers and those with family history of Cluster Headaches.

DID YOU KNOW: DYSTONIA is a movement disorder that cause muscles to contract involuntarily. This can present as twisting...
09/15/2025

DID YOU KNOW: DYSTONIA is a movement disorder that cause muscles to contract involuntarily. This can present as twisting motions or other abnormal movements and pain. Focal Dystonia is abnormal movement of one part of the body. Some examples include Cervical (neck) Dystonia, Blepharospasm (eyelids blinking), Oromandibular Dystonia (jaw/tongue), Laryngeal (vocal) or activity induced such as Writer's or Musician's Dystonia.
Treatment includes oral medication, physical therapy and neurotoxin injection to affected muscles.

DID YOU KNOW: ARTHRITIS results from loss of cartilage layer lining the joints, leading to swelling and redness of a joi...
09/04/2025

DID YOU KNOW: ARTHRITIS results from loss of cartilage layer lining the joints, leading to swelling and redness of a joint. Common symptoms include stiffness, joint pain and decreased range of motion.
The most common are OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.
Imaging such as XRAY, CT scan, MRI or Ultrasound can help diagnose.
Treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, steroids (oral or injected to the joint), and Surgery.

DID YOU KNOW: BRAIN FOG is a common term used to describe a constellation of symptoms. It is generally caused by systemi...
08/07/2025

DID YOU KNOW: BRAIN FOG is a common term used to describe a constellation of symptoms. It is generally caused by systemic conditions affecting the brain or certain neurologic conditions.
Symptoms include: poor concentration, reduced mental clarity, mild confusion, difficulty focusing/finding the words, mental fatigue and slower cognitive processing.
Neurologic conditions such as Migraine, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia and Stroke can cause brain fog.
Other conditions that can cause Brain Fog include anxiety, depression, menopause, thyroid disorders, substance abuse, sleep apnea.

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3075 Hospital Gate Suite 309
Oakville, ON
L6M1M1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19058470041

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