Neck and back pain are common for Ottawa cyclists. Learn why it happens, what the research says, and how Highlands Wellness in Kanata can help you ride stronger.

That nagging headache may actually start in your neck. Learn how massage therapy and chiropractic care at our Kanata clinic can help you feel better.

Playing pickleball in Ottawa or Kanata? Learn how chiropractic care, massage therapy, and exercise rehab at Highlands Wellness gets you back on the court.

This is probably the #1 question I get asked in the clinic. The very simple answer is no, nobody needs treatment forever. 

Many patients arrive with a fresh injury, feel better after 6 weeks of treatment, and just return when something else hurts. For a lot of people, this is perfect, and it’s often what I recommend. 

With that said, there are situations where a monthly maintenance treatment will have a ton of value for a patient.

Injuries can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can make a successful recovery. Discover the three principles that every rehab program should follow, including the importance of education and progressive overload. Plus, learn which questions to ask during the rehab process to take control of your healing journey. At SpineOttawa, we are dedicated to providing personalized care and guidance to help you get back to doing what you love.

Every week, I see patients at my chiropractic office in Ottawa who are complaining about tension across the front of one or both hips. Tight hips are usually our body telling us that we’re sitting a ton without balancing our day with enough movement.

Most often, anterior hip tension isn’t painful, but it can be bothersome when we go to run, bike, or lift. This blog will cover a few of the muscles involved in generating this tension feeling and some strategies we can use to reduce it, as well as the considerations for specific sport applications.

Over the last 12 months, I’ve fielded countless questions about ergonomics, working from a couch, and exercising at home. Of all the questions I get asked, the one that seems to come up the most is about sit-stand desks, and whether they are worth buying.

This article should shed some light on how to EFFECTIVELY use your sit-stand desk so that you can feel better while working, and not have to deal with the headaches or pain that often come at the end of the day.

We rely on our hips every time we move. Whether we’re walking, playing, golfing or cycling, we need a healthy blend of motion and stability throughout our hip area. If you’re interested in keeping your hips healthy starting today and avoiding trouble down the road, read on!

Walking is the best. Honestly, the benefits are practically endless. If you don’t have something stopping you right now from going outside and taking a walk, then do it. But first, learn why it’s important with today’s blog.