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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Helping improve chronic pain management for Canadians
An estimated six million Canadians suffer from chronic pain, which is why the Canadian government established the Canadian Pain Task Force (CPTF) in 2019.
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3 things you need to know about TMJ pain
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is formed by your skull and jawbone. It acts like a sliding hinge and is responsible for opening and closing your mouth, enabling you to talk,…
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Can my chiropractor use telehealth to help me during COVID-19?
Do you have acute back, neck or shoulder pain but have not been seeing your chiropractor in recent weeks? Telehealth chiropractic visits may be a way to decrease or manage…
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Investing in better chiropractic care – during a pandemic
Richard McIlmoyle, BSc, DC, PgCPainChair, Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Research Committee For 45 years, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) has invested in generating knowledge that improves the care chiropractors…
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Canada’s Chiropractors, Patient Safety and COVID-19
As the national association representing Canada’s chiropractic profession, our primary responsibility is to protect the health and welfare of our patients
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