Not sure if strength training is for you? Here’s 100 reasons why it’s worth considering.

Holistic health focuses on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just addressing symptoms. This approach is particularly powerful in managing pain, as it considers the complex interactions between physical, emotional, and environmental factors.

At Highlands Wellness and Sports Injury Clinic we take advantage of the benefits that a time-limited, well-defined plan provides, while also teaching the underlying principles that allow patients to take control of their own health.

At the time I’m writing this our first son is just over 2 and our second son is about a month old.

In the past month, I’ve probably slept on average 5 hours a night, drank 5 coffees a day, and changed 5 diapers a day. There’s something magical about that number 5.

The big lesson - keep it simple

At Highlands Wellness, we're committed to helping you achieve optimal health and athletic performance through a holistic and personalized approach. Let us partner with you on your journey to a healthier, more active lifestyle.

In my five years of running my chiropractic practice, I’ve seen some patterns that seem to reoccur often. For example, most people who work at a desk have tight shoulders and a stiff upper back, most runners have a laundry list of tweaks and niggles (but this barely stops them from running!), and every lifter has an awesome story about the best workout they ever had.

In nearly every instance, when they visit me, my physiotherapist, or my registered massage therapist, they are looking for a solution to their problem - usually an issue with pain or dysfunction impacting their daily life.

This is a classic debate and has been going back and forth for decades. Ice for swelling, heat for tension, ice for inflammation, heat for soreness, and on and on. This blog will dive into what the research tells us, and I’ll sprinkle in some clinical pearls from my years of experience as a chiropractor in Kanata.

Knowing the difference between referred pain and radicular pain can have a large impact on treatment. Our expert team of physiotherapist, chiropractor, and registered massage therapist can help you find the answers you need for recovery.

Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people, often stemming from various activities or lifestyle choices. It can be frustrating and debilitating, making even the simplest tasks feel challenging. However, there are effective strategies to help manage and alleviate back pain. Two essential tips are to move often and to be patient.