Acupuncture is based on the Chinese philosophy of qi, or the universal life force energy that runs through specific meridian channels in the body. Stimulating these energy channels and the points located on them with a gentle electrical current will alleviate certain illnesses, but is
Chiropractic medicine is most commonly used to improve chronic pain in your joints as well as heal an injury to your spine or muscles. Exercising is a great way to help improve your strength and mobility to prevent injuries and inflammation from happening. To ensure
Chiropractic care helps to restore normal structural anatomy, by treating the root cause. Often, if you throw your back out, having an assessment by your Medical Doctor will result in some anti-inflammatory and pain medication (if surgery is not warranted) which can be very helpful
Cosmetic acupuncture works on the effects of aging through repairing the skin by improving hydration and increasing collagen production, as well as focusing on the internal stressors that contribute to the visible signs of aging. It is a safe and natural approach to reduce aging
Acupuncture has been used for many years to help with pregnancy-related symptoms. Precautions do need to be taken during this time in a woman’s life as there are certain points that are contraindicated in pregnancy. Hence seeing a practitioner with proper training is essential. Read
The fall season is the time when you need to winterize your garden so there’s a lot to do. But gardening can be hard on your back. Bending down to dig, weed, mow, and lifting heavy bags of soil can all strain your back severely.
At the clinic we often get asked what education is required in order to become a Chiropractor or a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). They graduate with degrees in chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine respectively. Please read on to learn about the journey to receiving those degrees!
At the Dronyk Health Clinic, we regularly treat sciatica, also known as radiating pain, neuralgia or neuropathy. It’s a form of pain that can originate from the lower back or buttock, which then travels down the leg(s). This discomfort will vary in both intensity and
While desk jobs are not normally associated with health hazards, the reality is that this type of job does present health risks, including tight joints, weak muscles, poor posture and lower back strain that are the results of sitting for several hours a day. If