Patient Stories
Priyanka, winner of Canada’s Drag Race, shares how chiropractic helps keep her stage ready
As many Pride festivities kick-off throughout Canada this month, the CCA was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Priyanka, the winner of Canada’s Drag Race. She also happens to be a regular chiropractic patient!
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How this Canadian chiropractor overcame nagging back pain and became a national champion
Over the years, Dr. Derick Luu was struck with various back, hip, and shoulder injuries from powerlifting. However, with patience and perseverance he eventually found the right support, a chiropractor who combined principles of both rehabilitation and strength training into a treatment plan – a method that also inspired his practice.
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Concussion: It Gets Better
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.
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DR. CHERIA MORGAN: FROM TRACK STAR TO HELPING PATIENTS OVERCOME THEIR HURDLES
On life support and in a medically induced coma for weeks, she lay still in a hospital room. Seemingly lifeless, the doctors explained to her parents that they had tried everything to bring their daughter back to health.
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How a chiropractor is helping to keep ‘another ambulance on the road’
Paramedic Marivic Luchico can feel her back aching. She has answered six 9-1-1 calls during her 12-hour shift – more than her normal patient load of 4-5 calls. It has taken a toll.
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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.
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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.
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Chiropractic care helped car accident victim recover from injuries
Jessica Modiri was 25 when a truck rear-ended her and her husband at a stop light in 2011. She suffered severe neck and hip pain that impacted her life and livelihood.
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