Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “General Health Tips”
What does it mean to be an evidence based Chiropractor? First of all, we need to shine some light on what evidence-based actually means. Most people equate evidence to research, and research only. This is a misconception. Evidence based medicine (EMB) is composed of three main components, the best available evidence, patient preferences and values, and clinical experience and expertise. …
If you have read my previous article on running injury prevention, you probably have thought to yourself, what about footwear? She didn’t talk about running shoes at all! It seems counterintuitive, but apparently, the type of shoes you wear is not one of the top predictors for running-related injuries… as far as we know. A big part of the problem …
Running is one of people’s first choices when it comes to weight loss and building endurance. However, most people do not realize the high occurrence of running related injuries. Injuries happen to 40-50% of runners every year. (1) In fact, new runners get hurt as frequently as 33 times for every 1000 hours of running. (2) Most of the time, …
Between 1998 and 2008, spinal fusion surgery (a form of back surgery) had increased 2.4-fold in the United States.(1) And the most common reason for the increase? Disc degeneration.(2) Back surgery has its place and time, but opting for one is not a small decision. It’s also a procedure that cannot be undone. Asking yourself the following questions will help you …
