The Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
Pain and the intensity of pain, as in chronic pain, can have a negative impact on how we function both personally and socially. It can cause frustration and lack of focus and lead to mental exhaustion, depression, and sleep disorders. Understanding the how’s and why’s of your pain is essential in receiving the best treatment. […]
Dr. Natasha Hayden, Doctor of Chiropractic in Montreal
Becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic takes 7 – 8 years of schooling to be licensed and regulated, with continuing education requirements. Dr. Natasha Hayden received her Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Before relocating to Oregon, she attended school at Thompson Rivers University in her hometown of Kamloops, BC, […]
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 […]
Why Isn’t My Shoulder Moving!?
Bottom Line: Pain in and around the shoulder is very common after a car accident or work injury. The shoulder is considered an unstable joint which means that it has a tremendous range of motion but not much stability. The combination of fantastic mobility and limited stability make it extremely susceptible to injuries as a […]
Stretch for SCM
Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain the optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to the upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]
Stretch for Levator Scapulae
Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]
Chiropractic For Management of Chronic Headache
Headaches can be severe and debilitating. Chiropractors are rigorously trained in the evaluation and treatment of chronic headaches and can work with you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches, improving your quality of life and returning you to work and play. Your chiropractor will work with you to target and reduce headache […]
The Chiropractic Adjustment
A chiropractic adjustment is a form of osseous manipulation; that is, it’s a mechanical method of introducing motion into a joint that is fixated or limited in motion. It begins with examining the joint in question, to assess for motion. When a limitation in motion is found, the joint is gently taken to tension, and […]
Stretch for Pectoralis Major
Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense pain occurs; a gentle […]