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Volunteer clinic offers free chiropractic care to inner-city community
Once a month, Dr. Gates travels to provide free chiropractic treatments from noon to 2 p.m. at the Inner City Outreach Chiropractic Clinic. Without him, MacKinnon says he would be in pain.
Future chiro and community leader Matthew Arnott making a global impact
Matthew Arnott is the 2020 recipient of CMCC’s Jean A. Moss Fellowship Award. His winning proposal is to provide a west Ugandan village, Kyakabaruka II, with access to clean water.
Getting back in the ring: Chiropractic care leads to charitable win
Thirty-four-year-old Kyle Turk was training for a charity boxing match when he injured his back and fell to the floor in excruciating pain. He thought he might need an ambulance but was able to stand after a few minutes. Then he called his chiropractor.
From nurse to chiropractor – to pandemic nurse
Montreal chiropractor Dr. Viet Nguyen graduated from nursing school in 1997 but could never have imagined using those skills 23 years later during a global pandemic.
Keeping professional athletes at the top of their game
For nearly 25 years, Dr. Greg Uchacz has treated elite athletes. He’s provided chiropractic support at over 200 international competitions, including the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Torino, and Vancouver.
Member spotlight: Dr. Cassandra Laleye
A chance meeting drove Dr. Laleye to pursue a career in chiropractic — a profession she had never heard about until the third year of her kinesiology degree.
7 reasons to stay active during the pandemic
This pandemic has disrupted our routines, shoving exercise to the bottom of our to-do lists. But chiropractors know that keeping your body moving is important.
Tidying up without the strain
When we overuse our joints, muscles, and tendons, injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome can develop. But there are things you can do to reduce the risk and strengthen your body while you tidy up around the house.
Four exercises to avoid if you have back pain – and what to do instead
Physical activity is a great way to prevent and treat back pain – but did you know that some exercises can do more harm than good?