Surgery vs. Chiropractic: The Shocking Results
Bottom Line: Surgery is considered a last resort for the treatment of neck and back problems. The risks are significant, the costs are high, and the recovery is long and painful. If you haven’t found relief with physical therapy or medications for your back pain, you may think surgery is next on the list. […]
Top Medical Groups Are Now Supporting Chiropractic
Bottom Line: The opioid epidemic has led many leading medical groups to emphasize the importance of conservative care for low back and neck pain. The world’s largest medical society, the American College of Physicians, updated its low back treatment guide in 2017 to support conservative options, such as Chiropractic care. The guidelines were published […]
Can Surgery Fix Your Back Problem?
Bottom Line: Over 90% of us will experience back pain during their life. Thankfully, less than 5% will need surgery. So why are so many operations being performed? And does surgery fix a back problem? You may be surprised to learn that an enormous number of back surgeries don’t give patients long-term relief. Jumping over […]
After an Accident: How to Get Your Life Back
Bottom Line: Getting into a car accident can be one of the scariest experiences of your life. In an instant, your life changes, and it can be difficult both physically and emotionally to get back to normal. Fortunately, the injuries sustained in most accidents can be treated conservatively, and many don’t require surgery. Why it […]
The Low Back: Your Foundational Core
Bottom Line: Your core is made up of the groups of muscles that provide stability in the abdominal and lower back regions. It includes your abs and the deep muscles that surround and support your spine. These muscles also coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and spine. Ideally, your core and low back work […]
What is Sciatica?
Bottom Line: Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica, you’ll know something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back travels down to your buttocks, and shoots down your leg is a classic sign of sciatica. The shooting pain down your leg is caused by […]
Webster Technique
Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy What is the Webster Technique? The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment, the goal of which is to address the pelvic imbalance. In pregnancy, pelvic imbalance adversely affects uterine nerve function, the structure of the pelvis, and may hinder a baby’s ability to gain optimal positioning. Chiropractic is […]
Sugar – how much is too much?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting added sugar intake to 25 grams per day, or approximately 6 teaspoons. Unsure what that looks like? Greatist did a handy photo log that works as a great visual. If the thought of severely limiting sugar doesn’t sound so sweet, you may consider challenging yourself to 30 days without […]
Dr. Hayden is on MAtv!
Dr. Hayden was very excited to be featured on MAtv! ‘Around the block’ is a segment on the series Billboard Montreal. We were showcased in H17 show #11, along with Meta 1111, and Espace Vegan – Dr. Hayden’s very favourite weekday lunch spot! ‘Around the block’ starts at 7:05, and you can see Dr. Hayden […]
Whole30 Challenge
Ah! It feels like spring in Montreal; and although I suspect it’s another ‘false’ one, it got me thinking about getting my bike – and my body – ready for that first spring ride. Winter can be a challenging time to adhere to healthy eating and exercise habits. Exercise and nutrition – along with […]