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03/01/2019

Spinal decompression has been a successful alternative to surgery for those suffering from back pain. https://goo.gl/Lu2KU5

Spinal decompression offers a safer alternative for those living with chronic back pain

02/26/2019

Check out what people commonly misunderstand about chiropractic care: https://goo.gl/g4i8yY

10 Things Most People Don’t Know About Chiropractic 1. Pain is the last symptom of dysfunction. A patient’s back is often restricted or unstable for months or years before it presents as a problem and they show up in a chiropractor’s office. In addition, the absence of pain is not health. Whil...

02/22/2019

You can spare yourself a lot of back pain by bending over in a way that makes better use of your muscles. Find out how here. https://goo.gl/86ki5E

No, we're not talking about squatting. We're talking about a way to bend over that has nearly disappeared in our culture. And it could be one reason why back pain is so common in the U.S.

02/21/2019

Spinal manipulation is just one of many techniques used by chiropractors to help patients find relief: https://goo.gl/ntstbn

Chiropractic is a health care system that holds that the structure of the body, particularly the spine, affects the function of every part of the body. Chiropractors try to correct the body’s alignment to relieve pain and improve function and t...

02/18/2019

Happy Presidents Day from Oakville Health & Rehab!

02/17/2019

A herniated disc can cause all sorts of problems throughout the body. Conservative treatments are usually the best way to control pain while enabling your body to heal itself. https://goo.gl/bHjWYn

You expect that your back is going to hurt; but did you know that a slipped disc can trigger leg weakness, foot pain, and hand numbness, as well?

02/15/2019

Don't ignore frequent headaches, dizziness, or fatigue. Get a better understanding of what is causing your headaches and seek out a treatment plan. https://goo.gl/4KEhz7

To get the best treatment for your neck pain, it's important to understand the symptoms—and what they mean.

02/14/2019

Happy Valentine's Day from Oakville Health & Rehab!

02/07/2019

Have you ever wondered why treating back pain requires so many tests? It's because there are a lot of things that could be causing it, and each could require different approaches. https://goo.gl/69JWKA

Backaches can be an annoyance—or they can sideline you for days. Here's how to sort out if your upper back pain is run-of-the-mill or an emergency.

02/01/2019

Did you know that office workers have higher rates of lower back pain than laborers? Improving your work posture can have major benefits. https://goo.gl/6YYzVE

About 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their life and about 20% of those develop chronic low back pain. It is one of the most common reasons for people to miss work. Sympto…

01/30/2019

Chiropractic adjustments are proven to improve these 10 conditions: https://goo.gl/ArPe3k

New research is proving chiropractic adjustments greatly benefit the body. Chiropractic care can help relieve headaches, sciatica, ear infections, neck pain and more.

01/24/2019

Chiropractors take the time to correct the problem instead of providing a temporary solution.

01/21/2019

Symptoms don't always arise after a whiplash injury. Seek treatment immediately to prevent damage to your neck and spine. https://goo.gl/DNGNZ5

Whiplash is a common injury, affecting about 3 million people in the United States each year. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options.

01/18/2019

Do you know how headaches differ from each other? This article describes occipital neuralgia, a rare but intense type of headache, and how it is treated. https://goo.gl/GLd4YS

Distinguishing Occipital Neuralgia from migraine or tension type headaches.

01/15/2019

When core muscles are weak, superficial muscles have to compensate, putting more pressure on the spine. A new study found that's not good for your health. https://goo.gl/B67Hcm

Deep core-muscle weakness in runners leads to compensation strategies that increase pressure and loading on the spine, which may increase the risk of low back pain, a new analysis demonstrates.

01/11/2019

A new study found that back pain and headaches tend to occur in the same people. This supports the need for healthcare that takes a holistic approach to the body. https://goo.gl/JGR4Hu

Individuals with chronic headache and episodic headache may have a higher prevalence of back pain compared with patients with no headache, and back pain may be associated with lower cephalic and extracephalic pressure pain thresholds in patients with chronic vs episodic headache or no headache.

01/09/2019

A muscle spasm can put you out of commission for days, learn how to avoid them by stretching properly and taking it easy. https://goo.gl/uqxHYH

The cause of back pain and spasm can be attributed to overuse, an accident or a sports injury. If you’ve had one or more episodes of muscle spasm in the low back, chances are it will happen again.

01/05/2019

Is your back in pain? Check this list of everyday habits that might be causing it! https://goo.gl/CXCwsG

Find out what habits may be hurting your back and how to get relief for back pain, including natural back pain remedies, back pain exercises, and other back pain treatments, from Prevention.

01/03/2019

Neck pain may have a simple solution. Learn easy ways you can correct common mistakes. https://goo.gl/rHD5YM

These everyday habits may be damaging your neck.

01/01/2019

Happy New Year from Oakville Health & Rehab!

12/22/2018

Check out this stress infographic and tell us what you're doing to stress less every day. https://goo.gl/4vN7Yd

It is that time of year. Everyone is running around like a turkey with its’ head chopped off. SO. MUCH. IS. GOING. ON.  Even if you don’t have “stress at the workplace”, this infographic touches upon some things that everyone can apply to their own lives, no matter the producer. Let’s ...

12/18/2018

Medication can actually complicate issues for those with anxiety, and compromise health. https://goo.gl/fRG6Au

While anxiety is an emotional state, it also can affect you physically. Its symptoms can lead to fatigue and other long-term effects. You can stop this and other anxiety-related problems if you catch the warning signs early and treat the problem. Getting rid of anxiety and fatigue may be as simple a...

12/14/2018

Can't afford the gym? Don't have the time for it after work? There are easy ways to get fit at home! https://goo.gl/t9Qlak

By Jené Luciani for Shape.comYou signed up for that pricey gym membership, swearing you'd go every day. Suddenly, months have gone by and you’ve barely broken a sweat. Unfortunately, the damage is already done when it comes to your wallet. According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purc...

12/10/2018

With some careful planning, incorporating these 4 measures into your daily life can protect your overall health. https://goo.gl/Pwb3Lp

No matter what time of year it is or what your overall fitness level might be, there's no doubt that it's important to take precautionary measures to protect your overall health. This is such a broad topic, however, that it can be tricky to determine exactly what is meant by this. Fortunately, with....

12/06/2018

Runners who are experiencing lower back pain can try different exercises to support their spines. https://goo.gl/nBLtRg

These moves can help fix—or prevent—nagging spasms, discomfort, and achiness in your lower back.

12/04/2018

Exercise can reduce pain, but how do you exercise when you're already hurt? Here are some ideas. https://goo.gl/VnmjXU

I want nothing to stand in the way of your getting plenty of exercise, so I'm going to give you five great-feeling stretches that can help relax your back, neck, and shoulders. Back strain is one of the most common forms of pain in America. These aren't just harmless little aches, either. The pain ...

12/02/2018

Wishing you a safe and happy Hanukkah!

11/30/2018

Do you know which acupressure points can relieve migraines? https://goo.gl/o1eWZN

There are many ways that can effectively cure headache and migraines, one of which is knowing the right acupressure points.

11/26/2018

Are you getting your daily dose of recommended sleep? Learn how much you should be getting according to your age. https://goo.gl/Rhaxsh

Getting enough sleep to function is one of the most important aspects of health for humans. Here's how much sleep you need according to your age...