Workplace injuries create a large burden on individuals, families and businesses alike. Dealing with all the paperwork, and with WCB just adds to your stress. What is worse, is that there is no industry that is immune to having workplace injuries. While workers, businesses, and companies may try their best to avoid injury, sometimes the …
At Garneau Chiropractic Health Clinic, we use our knowledge and experience as movement experts in our treatment approach. By understanding the mechanism of a weightlifting injury, we make suggestions to modify your training program in conjunction with your in-office treatment plan. If you have suffered a weight lifting injury, we can help. Our goal is …
It is not uncommon for runners to develop repetitive or chronic pain problems. For example, Achilles Tendinopathy and greater trochanteric pain syndrome are very common running injuries in our athletes. In most cases, these pain problems occur in areas that are the ‘weakest link’ in the kinetic chain. However, they are not always the area …
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are traumatic events. They are associated with many bodily injuries. Back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, and whiplash are common. The sudden trauma is capable of injuring many structures in the body. The joints, ligaments, tendons, discs, and bones are commonly affected. As a result, inflammation develops. This leads to …
It is the last thing you expected when you found out you were pregnant. Sharp and stabbing pains or dull throbbing ache in your low back and pelvis. What is worse, due to your pregnancy, medications you would typically use for these problems are off limits! Your family doctor or OB/GYN then tell you that …
You may be experiencing neck pain for many different reasons. Some people develop pain after an accident, such as a whiplash injury, or direct trauma. Other people it is due to their job, poor posture, or stress. Often times when people experience neck pain, they may start to also experience headaches and migraines. In a …
Back pain is a huge problem. It affects up to 80% of Albertans. It can impact your ability to work, play with your kids, do household chores, and do what you need to do. For many people, this causes a tremendous amount of unwanted stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, many people accept this as a ‘normal’ …