Healthcare
Chronic Pain Research and Collaboration: Presenting Chiropractic Voices at the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting
At the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society, Canadian chiropractors Dr. Yaad Shergill and Dr. Demetry Assimakopoulos joined a national dialogue on chronic pain care. Held May 1–4, 2025, the conference brought together researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience to address one of Canada’s most pressing health issues. From virtual tools to inclusive diagnostic models, both chiropractors highlighted the profession’s evolving role in chronic pain management.
How Two Indigenous Students Are Shaping the Future of Chiropractic in Canada
At the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), two fourth-year students are doing more than earning their Doctor of Chiropractic degrees—they’re helping to reshape what the future of chiropractic looks like…
Chiropractic care for arthritis
Currently, in Canada, arthritis impacts 6 million people – that number is expected to grow to by 50 per cent (9 million) by 2024.[1] Managing arthritis can be challenging due…
Canadian chiropractor leads the way for medical team in Canadian fencing
Dr. Nader Abdelkader shares his unique journey from being a competitive fencer to becoming a leading figure in chiropractic care for athletes, particularly in the sport of fencing. Dr. Nader…
WHO releases chronic low back pain guidelines
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guidelines on chronic low back pain (CLBP), based on chiropractor-led input and research helmed by the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline…
Member Highlight: How Dr. Yaad Shergill and the team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute are helping Canadians choose Power Over Pain
We recently interviewed CCA member, Dr. Yaad Shergill, to gain insight into Power Over Pain, a new and free evidence-based platform housing self-directed pain management tools. She described how her…
Should you exercise while pregnant?
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, encourage women who are experiencing healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies to exercise. Exercise has been shown to reduce the severity of low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy.
Chiropractic care for pregnant patients
There is plenty of excitement and preparation involved as you prepare for the birth of your baby, but that be overshadowed by pain and discomfort. There are a variety therapeutic options available to help.
All hands-on deck!
An interprofessional project to model the integration of NMSK care on funded primary care teams: This study provides the opportunity to model the integration of chiropractors as integrated MSK experts in funded primary care teams in Canada.” - Dr. Kopansky-Giles