CrossFit is an intense form of functional training where athletes are often pushing their bodies to the absolute limit. On a daily basis, I consult many CrossFit athletes who have either 1) injured themselves or 2) are interested in preventatively avoiding injury in the first place. These are two completely different types of "CrossFitters" and I'll let you decide which one makes the most sense. In my opinion, one type is "reactive" and the other is "proactive." As a Chiropra

Everyday at Chiro Clinic Moncton, I consult patients experiencing knee discomfort. Interestingly, many people are unaware that chiropractors are able to treat knee problems - but in actual fact I enjoy managing any musculoskeletal problem, including hips, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists as well. Top 3 Knee Problems seen at Chiro Clinic Moncton: 1. ITB (Iliotibial Band) Syndrome: Typically a problem for runners, this causes pain on the outside of the knee joint, due to r

At Chiro Clinic Moncton, I always provide my patients with advice and preventative measures to avoid any unnecessary degeneration of their body. The spine is composed of 24 moveable segments that include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. As people age, it becomes increasingly more difficult to keep these very important areas mobile, which results in progressively worsening stiffness and discomfort. It doesn't need to be this way! In clinic, patients are typically inte

At Chiro Clinic Moncton, I consult many patients experiencing discomfort in the lower back and buttocks, which occasionally extends into the leg or foot. It's important for the chiropractor to determine if this is due to sciatica, or something else. Sciatica is described as pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve. This large nerve begins as a collection of spinal nerve roots in the lower back, extending into the buttock region, and then branching into the lower leg

It's almost Back To School time and Chiro Clinic Moncton wishes to provide the community with up to date information when selecting a backpack for children. Furthermore, it's incredibly important to know how much weight to put in that backpack to avoid injury. In recent times, more and more children are presenting to chiropractors with chronic back pain due to excessive weight in a backpack, inappropriate carrying of the pack altogether, and poor quality design. When a backpa

At Chiro Clinic Moncton, I consult many patients who are seeking relief for both acute and chronic spinal pain. In modern times, it would seem many people are suffering with back pain, and this may attributed to a variety of factors. Regardless of the cause, it is important to know what to do and more importantly what not to do when experiencing any form of back pain. As a general rule, bed rest is no longer recommended for acute or chronic back pain. For many decades, it was

At Chiro Clinic Moncton, I occasionally get asked if a referral from a patient's family doctor is required prior to seeing a Chiropractor. The answer is - NO. In Canada, chiropractors are primary care providers and do not require any referral from any other type of doctor. Additionally, insurance companies also do not require a referral to make a claim and the chiropractor may begin treatment at any time. At Chiro Clinic Moncton, we offer Direct Billing for most insurance com