Dr. Matthew Kahnke

03/16/2026

If you’ve been told to ‘just rest it’… but it’s been months…shockwave therapy may be an evidence-based treatment option for you.

Some injuries heal quickly.
�Others linger.

Shockwave Therapy is designed to support healing in stubborn tendon and soft tissue conditions like:�- Plantar fasciitis�- Tennis elbow�- Shoulder tendon pain�- Achilles irritation

The first step is an assessment to determine whether it’s the right fit for you.

📍 Dr. Matthew Kahnke at Stratford Health and Wellness Centre �🔗 Click the link in my bio or call 519-271-8323 to schedule your assessment with me

03/09/2026

Should I have routine imaging of my spine? 🩻

If your leg pain is worse than your back pain you may have a lumbar radiculopathy. This is caused when pressure or irritation on a lumbar nerve (a “pinched nerve”) causes a specific distribution of leg dominant symptoms.

As you can see, there are some specific guidelines and Ontario-based decision tools to guide care of these conditions and routine imaging is not recommended in all cases. If conservative care of pain management and exercise advice is not effective during a 6-week period CT or MRI imaging may be requested by a physician.

As a chiropractor, I can assess, diagnose, provide pain management treatment, recommend exercises, and monitor for progressive symptoms that may lead to further imaging as clinical guidelines recommend for treatment.

Clinical Guideline advice sourced from:
Khorami, A. K., Oliveira, C. B., Maher, C. G., Bindels, P. J. E., Machado, G. C., Pinto, R. Z., Koes, B. W., & Chiarotto, A. (2021). Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbosacral Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of clinical medicine, 10(11), 2482. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10112482

02/03/2026

“Do I have to come forever?”

A misconception that all patients of chiropractors needs to come back on a regular, pre-determined basis is not the case.

No…there is no contract to helping you feel your best or get back to what you love to do.

Your treatment plan is a suggestion and can always be modified based on your “flare-up”, new sports injury, or ongoing supportive care on a timeframe that best supports you.

For some this might be a monthly visit or I might see you in many months from now. It all depends on why you need advice and treatment and it is always your choice.

01/16/2026

Low back pain preventive exercises 💪

Most low back pain doesn’t start with one bad move, it builds over time.

These are a few of my go-to exercises to help keep your back strong and pain-free.

Save them for later - your future back will thank you.

01/09/2026

Can your joints sense the weather? 🌡️🌧️🌨️💨

Something I both hear and see with my patients is the damp or cold weather may aggravate existing conditions such as osteoarthritis. The joint fluid can expand slightly with reduced barometric pressure and can irritate an already vulnerable area. Research has shown some link to this longstanding phenomenon.

If you’re having issues with these weather fluctuations, I’d be happy to help assess and provide some recommendations for at-home care and improve joint mobility and strength with in-office treatment as needed.

Check my bio for availability serving both Stratford and Exeter surrounding areas.
Stratford: 519-271-8323
Exeter: 519-235-4442

Credit: Canadian Chiropractic Association

12/16/2025

Finding it hard to be physically active in this wintry weather? Did you know you can borrow a Senior Exercise Kit from public libraries in Huron Perth?
The kit includes simple exercises to get you moving more and improve your strength, balance and flexibility.
Ask about the kit at your library.

12/09/2025

11/28/2025

Day 28 👨🏻 123km cycled!

I reached my goal of 120km today! 🎉

It was nice to raise awareness for men’s health issues and thank you for those who supported this month with donations to Movember!

11/24/2025

This month I’ve been growing a moustache to help raise awareness and funds for Movember, an initiative for men’s health issues including mental health, and prostate and testicular cancer.

If you’d like to learn more or donate here is a link to my Mo Space!

Matthew 's Motivation: I'm raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help. Please donate to support men's health.

11/21/2025

Day 21 👨🏻

I’ve got a bit of catching up to do this weekend and next week to meet my cycling goal…proving staying consistent isn’t always easy but still attainable.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-39 and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. With early detection these can be highly treatable or managed. To learn more visit

11/17/2025

🦶🏻Orthotics Year-End

If you’ve considered if orthotics are right for you and your benefits coverage expires at the year end, the deadline for assessment and casting of orthotics is December 16, 2025. This ensures orders are invoiced and processed prior to the year-end cutoff.

A gait analysis and biomechanical lower limb assessment is completed to understand how your feet and body move. This will help determine the potential cause of your symptoms or how orthotics could help overall function.

Make sure to check with your insurance coverage, if applicable, whether a prescription is required from your family doctor.

DM me or contact Stratford Health and Wellness Centre at 519-271-8323 to book.