Gillis Chiropractic

09/16/2025

🍂🏈 Fall Sports Safety for Kids & Teens ⚽🍂

As the fall sports season kicks off, parents play a vital role in keeping young athletes both safe and healthy. Because children and teens are still growing, their musculoskeletal systems are more susceptible to injury than adults. That means prevention and early care are key.

Common Fall Sports Concerns:

🦵 Sprains & Strains: Sudden twists, pivots, and impacts can overstretch ligaments and muscles.

🦴 Growth Plate Injuries: Repetitive stress can affect the areas of bone still developing, especially around the knees and ankles.

🏃 Overuse Issues: Too much training without rest may lead to shin splints, tendonitis, or back pain.

🎒 Posture Strain: Carrying heavy gear or sitting in poor posture during travel or study can add to spinal stress.

Prevention & Protection Tips for Parents:

✅ Warm-ups and Cool-downs: Teach kids to properly stretch and activate muscles before play, and cool down afterward to reduce stiffness.
✅ Proper Equipment: Ensure helmets, pads, footwear, and braces fit correctly and are age-appropriate.
✅ Balanced Training: Encourage rest days and cross-training to avoid repetitive stress on the same muscles and joints.
✅ Nutrition & Hydration: Adequate water, balanced meals, and electrolytes support energy, focus, and recovery.
✅ Pay Attention to Warning Signs: Don’t ignore limping, ongoing soreness, or changes in posture. Early attention can prevent long-term injury.
✅ Spinal & Postural Health: Gentle chiropractic care can help identify misalignments, support balance, and improve recovery, keeping kids active and safe all season.

The Goal:

Sports should build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits — not chronic pain or long-term injuries. With proactive care and prevention, kids can enjoy their season to the fullest while protecting their growing bodies.

📅 Consider scheduling a back-to-school sports check-up. It’s a simple step that helps young athletes perform at their best — safely and sustainably.

Chiropractic office, offering massage therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, shockwave therapy and custom orthotic fitting. Twenty-seven years experience.

Now offering physiotherapy as well !!

09/07/2025

This month marks Jen's 20th year as an massage therapist at our office!

We were gonna get her a gift, but obviously 20 years of working with me is the greatest gift of all 🤣

08/14/2025

📞 Hey Call Center Heroes – You’ve been sitting so long your spine just filed a complaint with HR. Let’s fix that before it quits on you.

💺 Sit Smart – Keep your spine in line unless your dream look is “human pretzel.” Bonus points if you actually adjust your chair instead of just complaining about it.

🧟 Stretch Breaks – Stand up every now and then. You’re not a potted plant… yet. A few shoulder rolls might even convince your co-workers you’re doing “exercise.”

🛋 Support Your Lower Back – Throw a pillow back there. Or a rolled-up towel. Or anything that makes you feel like a functioning adult.

💧 Hydrate – Water is magical. It keeps your spine happy and stops you from making that “old man getting out of a recliner” noise every time you stand.

🚶 Stay Active After Work – Walking isn’t just for dogs and Fitbit overachievers. Shake out those kinks before they become your new personality.

📍 Your spine’s been loyal to you—stop ghosting it. Book an appointment and we’ll help you stand taller than your coffee order.

08/10/2025

📱💀 Why Tech Neck Is Getting Worse 💀📱

We used to just look down at our shoes…

👞 Now we look down at our phones… for 7 hours a day.
Your head weighs about 10–12 lbs — but tilt it forward and it’s like strapping a bowling ball to your neck all day. 🎳

No wonder your spine is screaming! 😅

✅ Fix: Hold your phone at eye level.
❌ Not a fix: Googling “how to fix neck pain” while still looking down at your phone.

Your future self will thank you (and so will your chiropractor). 😉

08/01/2025

🚶‍♂️ 7,000 Steps a Day May Be the Key to Better Health – Backed by Science! 🧠❤️

Think you need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy? Not anymore.

A major new study published in The Lancet Public Health analyzed over 160,000 adults worldwide and found that just 7,000 steps a day delivers huge health benefits — including nearly 50% lower risk of early death! 🤯

Here’s what walking 7,000 steps a day can do for your health:
✅ 47% lower risk of death from any cause
✅ 38% reduced risk of dementia
✅ 25% lower risk of heart disease
✅ 22% reduction in depression symptoms
✅ 14% lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes
✅ 28% fewer falls – a big one for older adults and those with balance issues!

As chiropractors, we know that movement is medicine – not just for your spine, but for your brain, heart, mood, and muscles. Walking regularly also helps reduce stiffness, improve joint health, and keep your posture in check (especially if you're at a desk all day!).

💡 And the best part? You don’t have to do all 7,000 steps at once.

Walk the dog a little longer 🐕

Take the stairs instead of the elevator

Park farther from the store

Get up and stretch between Zoom calls

Every step adds up!

So if 10,000 steps feels intimidating, aim for 7,000 — it’s a realistic, research-backed goal that can significantly boost your health and longevity.

Need help getting your body ready to move more? That’s what we’re here for. 🙌

Let’s walk our way to wellness, one step at a time!

👍 Like this post if you’re committing to more daily movement
📆 Book an adjustment if your joints need a little help keeping up

Chiropractic office, offering massage therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, shockwave therapy and custom orthotic fitting. Twenty-seven years experience.

Now offering physiotherapy as well !!

07/28/2025

🏐🌴 Beach Volleyball: Fun for Your Soul, Tough on Your Spine 🌴🏐

You jumped, you spiked, you celebrated like you just won the Olympics... .and now you can’t bend over to tie your shoes. Trust me… I’ve been there and done that!! 😅

Beach volleyball is awesome—sun, sand, and that one friend who takes the game way too seriously. But all that diving, twisting, and landing in weird positions can leave your back, neck, and shoulders screaming louder than your teammate missing an easy serve!

😎 That’s where we come in! Chiropractic care helps:

🦴 Realign your spine after those epic (and not-so-epic) dives

💪 Keep your joints moving smoother than your victory dance

⛱️ Prevent “weekend warrior” syndrome before it strikes again

So if your body feels like you lost a fight with the sand, come see us before your next match—or at least before your next nap.

📅 Book now, and let’s keep you off the injured list and on the leaderboard!

📍 www.gillischiropractic.ca ☎️ 506 652-2225

07/25/2025

🚨BACKS & WHIPPER SNIPPERS: A LOVE-HATE STORY 🚨

Summertime is here—when your backyard turns into a jungle and you heroically fire up the ol’ whipper snipper. But before you declare war on those weeds, your back wants to have a word:

🌀 Warm Up Like a Warrior – Stretch before you snip. Think of it as yoga, but with more mosquitoes.

🧍‍♂️ Stand Tall, Trim Smart – Hunching over like Gollum might get the job done faster, but your spine will file a complaint.

🎒 Use the Strap, Be a Pro – It’s not just there for decoration. Adjust it so you’re not carrying that beast like a sack of potatoes.

⏱️ Breaks = Not Weakness – You’re trimming, not training for the Olympics. Rest every 20-30 minutes before your back turns into a pretzel.

💦 Hydrate or Chiro-Late – Water in your bottle = fewer visits to our office. (But we’ll still miss you.)

Moral of the story: If your lawn looks great but you’re walking like a robot, it’s time for a tune-up—with us! 😉

07/16/2025

Pain Management in a Multidisciplinary Approach

Pain is complex—and so is healing. That’s why more and more healthcare providers are turning to multidisciplinary pain management: a collaborative model that brings together experts from different fields to provide patients with the most effective, personalized care possible.

At our clinic, chiropractic care plays a key role in this integrated approach.

Why Multidisciplinary Care Matters

When dealing with chronic or acute pain—whether from injury, surgery, posture, or repetitive strain—no single treatment method works for everyone. Pain may involve the muscles, joints, nerves, soft tissues, and even mental health. That’s where a multidisciplinary team can make a powerful difference.

By combining the strengths of chiropractic care with other therapies such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, medical care, and psychological support, patients receive a more complete and coordinated treatment plan.

The Chiropractor’s Role in Collaborative Pain Management

Chiropractors are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. In a multidisciplinary team, a chiropractor:

• Identifies spinal and joint dysfunctions that may be contributing to pain

• Provides manual therapies like spinal adjustments, mobilizations, and soft tissue work
• Collaborates with physiotherapists to improve movement and function. We have one in-house

• Works with massage therapists to reduce muscle tension and improve circulation. We several on our clinical team

• Communicates with physicians and specialists for imaging, medication, or referral. We have an excellent referral relationship with several afterhours clinics

• Supports recovery plans that may include exercise, ergonomics, and lifestyle modifications

This team-based approach ensures that each provider brings their own expertise while working toward a common goal: getting the patient out of pain and back to life.

What Patients Can Expect

Patients in a multidisciplinary setting often report:
• Faster recovery times
• More thorough assessments
• Better long-term outcomes

• Reduced need for medications or invasive procedures
By treating the whole person, rather than just the symptoms, we can often achieve lasting pain relief that addresses the root cause—not just the surface.

Real-Life Example
Imagine a patient recovering from a car accident. They may benefit from:
• Chiropractic adjustments to restore spinal alignment
• Physiotherapy to rebuild strength and range of motion
• Massage therapy to relieve soft tissue tension
• Medical oversight for medication or imaging
• Mental health support if anxiety or PTSD is involved

Each provider contributes to the bigger picture, making care more effective and comprehensive.

Final Thoughts

Chiropractic care is an essential pillar in modern pain management—but it’s even more powerful when part of a team. At our clinic, we believe in collaboration, communication, and patient-centered care.
If you're struggling with pain, don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all solution. Talk to us about how multidisciplinary care can help you heal from every angle.

07/13/2025

07/13/2025

🚗 Concussion After a Car Accident? Collaborative Care Makes All the Difference. 🧠

After a car accident, even a mild concussion can leave you feeling off — headaches, brain fog, dizziness, neck pain, or trouble sleeping.

These symptoms are common, but they’re not normal... and they don’t always go away on their own.

At Gillis Chiropractic, we take a collaborative care approach to post-concussion recovery, combining:

✔️ Chiropractic care to correct spinal motion and support the nervous system

✔️ Massage therapy to reduce tension, improve circulation, and ease soft tissue strain

✔️ Physiotherapy to rebuild balance, coordination, and functional movement

Together, these therapies help reduce symptoms faster and restore your body’s ability to heal — naturally and effectively.

🧠 You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

📞 Call us today or book online to schedule your personalized post-accident assessment.

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day, eh !

Be careful with those fireworks. I can’t fix any of this 😂