Concussion: It Gets Better
One patient’s journey to a pain-free life The first time Trent sustained a concussion, it was the result of a kick to the head playing rugby. Just twenty-two, Trent took three weeks off from playing while the headaches subsided, getting back on the field as soon as he could. Five months later while on a
CCA member highlight: Q&A with six LGBTQ+ chiropractors
Pride festivities are taking place in many Canadian cities in June and July and we wanted to find out how our LGBTQ+ chiropractors celebrate pride and what chiropractors can do to help create an inclusive environment for patients not just through a single month — but throughout the year. Jump to: Dr. Brandon Davy |
DR. CHERIA MORGAN: FROM TRACK STAR TO HELPING PATIENTS OVERCOME THEIR HURDLES
From the sidelines Dr. Cheria Morgan was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. The second youngest in an active family of four children, she was always a go-getter, keeping up with her three brothers without fail. It could not have come as a greater shock to Cheria and her family when, at the age
6 ways chiropractic care can help manage headaches
Being able to think clearly and calmly allows us to make decisions, process emotions, and carry on with our day-to-day lives. That clarity can be easily destroyed with a strong headache. Many people have occasional headaches, but frequent headaches that affect your ability to sleep or get on with your day can be disabling. Different
How chiropractic care can help frequent headaches
Headaches are very common among Canadians and can be very complex to diagnose. For some, they can seemingly strike at any time. There are many types of headaches including tension-type, cervicogenic, migraines, and cluster headaches. One of the most common types is tension-type headaches. In fact, nearly 90 percent of women and about 70 percent
Taking charge of your headaches: a guide for pain management
You have a headache? You certainly are not alone! Fifty-nine percent of Canadian adults report suffering from some form of headache.1 Headaches can be debilitating, but most often feel like unpleasant discomfort, pain or pressure that can be addressed by manual therapies, relaxation and rest, hydration and even short-term use of pain medication. Yet, in severe
Helping those who put others first
It has been a challenging time for the residents of British Columbia. In addition to navigating through the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the province has been hit hard by a series of natural disasters, with the latest coming in the form of heavy storms that led to severe flooding. The most recent extreme weather conditions come on the heels of a summer of heatwaves and wildfires. These events have destroyed communities and forced many people out of their homes. Many residents have responded with kindness. From
Back and neck pain – Improving the health of patients in remote communities
Suffering from back pain or neck pain is not fun, but when you live in an urban center, there are numerous treatment options to choose from. But what about people with musculoskeletal problems living in remote communities, where accessing healthcare is challenging? “Our goal is to address this limited access issue by implementing a model
Canadian chiropractors ranked among global experts
It is one thing to be respected among your peers in your field. It is another to be recognized as a world expert. That’s what happened this past week to Dr. Pierre Côté and Dr. Greg Kawchuk. In recognition of September being International Pain Awareness Month, Expertscape unveiled its ranking of global experts in back pain. Dr. Côté and Dr. Kawchuk were recognized for their career-spanning
“The door of hope” – Chiropractors step up to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations
Canadian chiropractors answered the call when the country needed more vaccinators The CCA is proud of its members who have done their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 and gone even further by taking additional training courses to help vaccinate more Canadians at government-run clinics. Please read our statement on vaccination and immunization: Vaccination