One of the most common reasons that a person fails at a given workout program is that we tend to place more emphasis on the physical aspect of health and fitness, at the expense of the mental aspect. Fitness programs are physical by nature, and in general are physically demanding, this is a self-evident […]
Costo-Vertebral Pain
Dr. Korey Jay, BSc DC Have you ever had a severe pain that felt like someone was stabbing a fire-hot poker into the middle of your back, perhaps between your shoulder blades? You are not alone, as pain of this nature is one of the most common types with which patients present to Queen Street […]
What is the Rotator Cuff?
The rotator cuff is a complex of four different muscles which act in conjunction to both stabilize the gleno-humeral (shoulder) joint, and to create rotation of the shoulder (of course!). The four muscles of the rotator cuff are as follows; Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Major Subscapularis Three of the four rotator cuff muscles are named for […]
Is it Better to use Ice or Heat for my Injury?
A common question that patients ask at Queen Street Chiropractic Centre is when is it appropriate to use ice, and when is it appropriate to use heat? While every case is unique, and there are factors that can influence how to treat an injury, there are some general rule that can be followed. These rules […]
Spinal Decompression
For more information please visit bowmanvilledecompression.com Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical traction based treatment used to treat conditions such as disc herniations and bulges in the cervical and lumbar spines as well as sciatic pain. Most instances of lower back and/or leg pain can be safely and effectively treated with spinal decompression. When a […]