If your joints ache more when the temperature drops, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. Many people living with osteoarthritis report worse pain during cold, damp, or rapidly changing weather, and many arthritis organizations acknowledge this pattern.¹ …
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.
Many Canadians are curious about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare system, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. Today we’re busting some commonly shared chiropractic myths...
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…
With the fall season upon us, it’s back to school—and back to work—for a majority of Canadians. With many students and workers sitting for much of the day, back pain…
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
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.
Does your job find you sitting most of the day? While sitting seems restful, staying in any one position for long periods of time can cause strain and injury to your muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.
Just like the infectious period of COVID-19, the signs and symptoms of Long COVID are on a spectrum, ranging from a mild residual cough, to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and nerve or muscle damage.