Dr. David Koivuranta, Toronto Chiropractor

03/15/2026

"A forest bird never wants a cage." - Henrik Ibsen

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03/15/2026

Unprocessed Carbs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk.

Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that a diet rich in fruits, legumes, and whole grains was associated with a 16% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, whereas a high intake of ultra-processed carbohydrates was linked to a 14% higher risk of the neurodegenerative condition. These findings suggest that diets emphasizing slower-digesting carbohydrates that minimize blood glucose spikes may help support brain health and reduce dementia risk as part of broader healthy aging strategies.

International Journal of Epidemiology, October 2025

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Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
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03/14/2026

"Blue thou art, intensely blue; Flower, whence came thy dazzling hue?" - James Montgomery

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03/14/2026

Large Waistline May Suggest Future Arthritis Risk.

According to a study that monitored 10,633 middle-aged and older adults for a decade, high waist circumference—a sign of abdominal obesity—is associated with a 42% elevated risk of osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, December 2025

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
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03/13/2026

As we age, it is natural to become more concerned about our longevity, especially if we have experienced health challenges or engaged in unhealthy behaviors earlier in life. One way to assess probabilistic near-term (under five years) and long-term (10–25 years) mortality risk is to use an assessment known as the Deficit Index, also called the Frailty Index. Essentially, the index evaluates health across many different domains. Each item is scored as 0 (not present), 0.5 (a mild or partial problem), or 1 (a severe or fully present problem). The individual deficit scores are added together and then divided by the total number of items assessed (61 in this example) to produce a final index value between 0 and 1. Below are commonly included deficit domains:

https://dkchiroblog.com/2153/a-practical-tool-for-assessing-health-and-longevity/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
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03/13/2026

"The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life." - Jean Giraudoux

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03/13/2026

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Really Does Reduce Heart Attack Risk.

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a set of health-related behaviors and clinical measures—including not smoking, achieving adequate sleep duration, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and having healthy levels of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure—that are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers found that individuals who met all eight metrics did indeed have a substantially lower risk of heart attack, and among those who did experience myocardial infarction, the event occurred later in life compared with individuals with fewer optimal metrics.

American Journal of Preventative Cardiology, December 2025

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
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03/12/2026

By some estimates, shoulder complaints affect nearly half of the adult population in a year, driving many to chiropractic offices looking for a conservative, non-surgical solution. While back pain and neck pain are the primary reasons patients seek chiropractic care, at least one study found that 12% of chiropractic visits in a week may involve shoulder issues. How would a chiropractor manage a shoulder complaint?

https://dkchiroblog.com/2156/chiropractic-management-of-shoulder-pain/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

By some estimates, shoulder complaints affect nearly half of the adult population in a year, driving many to chiropractic offices looking for a conservative, non-surgical solution. While back pain and neck pain are the primary reasons patients seek chiropractic care, at least one study found that

03/12/2026

"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." - Frank Lloyd Wright

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03/12/2026

Daily Exercise May Provide Stress Reduction Benefits.

A survey of nearly 17,000 adults revealed that women who exercise at least 30 minutes a day are 20% less likely to report high stress than their sedentary peers.

Gallup, January 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

03/11/2026

Most people associate tinnitus with excessive noise exposure, such as the ringing that can follow a rock concert. However, tinnitus can also develop following a whiplash event, such as the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck that occurs during a motor vehicle collision. While a crash may involve loud noises that can temporarily affect hearing, the persistent nature of tinnitus associated with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) suggests a different underlying mechanism.

https://dkchiroblog.com/2154/whiplash-related-somatosensory-tinnitus/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

Most people associate tinnitus with excessive noise exposure, such as the ringing that can follow a rock concert. However, tinnitus can also develop following a whiplash event, such as the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck that occurs during a motor vehicle collision. While

03/11/2026

"Sound is the vocabulary of nature." - Pierre Schaeffer

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