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Category Archives: Musculoskeletal
Acetaminophen Ineffective for Arthritis
Over the years, many back pain sufferers have been prescribed one of the most commonly known pain medications – Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol ®). According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published by Australian researchers in the British Medical Journal on … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged Acetaminophen, osteoarthritis
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Ergonomics Tips: Desktop, Mobile, and Laptop
Changes in technologies over the decade also lead to changes in ergonomic related injuries: from the traditional carpel tunnel syndrome and neck pain to the “Blackberry” thumb and increasingly frequent eye strain. Here are some of my favourite videos on … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal, Uncategorized
Tagged Ergonomic, Ergonomics, laptop, neck pain, thumb pain
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Leg pain? It may be back-related.
“Doc! My leg is hurting me, but my back is ok. Can you help?” I hear this frequently in my practice. Many leg pain can actually be originated from the back with or without experiencing back pain. A proper examination … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged Back pain, chiropractic, Exercise, home exercise, leg pain, Spinal manipulation
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Spine Surgery Patients Need Adequate Vitamin D Levels
From time to time, patients may decide to go for surgery for their musculosketal conditions when they have exhausted all conservative methods. They would say to me, “I can’t really do much because I am in so much pain. I … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Vitamin D
Tagged nutrition, post-surgery, recovery, spinal surgery, Surgery, Vitamin D
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Spinning and Knee Pain
Recently, a patient came to me regarding knee pain. She is an avid spinner, so she asked if the knee pain could be the result. My knowledge of spinning or cycling is limited, but one thing I know is that … Continue reading
Knee pain may not be a knee problem
Knee injuries and knee pain are very common, however, knee pain is not always caused by a problem with the knee. What I usually tell my patients is that the knee works like a hinge; it takes on the stress … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal
Tagged cyclist's knee, Iliotibial tract, Injury, Knee, Knee pain, orthotics, Pain, Patella, posture, pronation, runner's knee
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Kinesiotape – What is the big deal?
What is the colourful tape on all those olympian’s bodies? Could it help my injuries? 2012 Olympic games are over, the buzz of the colourful tape continues. If you have been watching the Olympics, you would have noticed the strips … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal
Tagged athletic tape, Chiropractor, kinesiotape, Olympic, Olympic Games, provider, Range of motion, Repetitive strain injury, toronto
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Doctor-chiropractor team can ease low back pain
Family doctors working closely with chiropractors to ease a patient’s low back pain can lead to fast and effective treatment, a pilot project found. Doctors reported sending fewer patients for tests and surgical specialists after an assessment and recommendations by … Continue reading
Posted in Musculoskeletal
Tagged Back pain, Chiropractor, Family Physicians, Health, Low back pain, mri, non-drug, Ontario College of Family Physicians, Pain, Pain management, Patient, test
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