Blog
10 steps to decrease your risk of getting sick during the COVID-19 crisis
10 steps to decrease your risk of getting sick during the COVID-19 crisis It seems simple enough but there are actually important reasons, considerations and steps to follow when staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, did you know that hand washing has an equally important second step that must be followed? That…
Pillow talk: How to choose the best pillow
Now that Dr. Kangarloo has educated you on the most optimal sleeping positions, I thought it would be great to follow up with some advice on how to choose the best pillow. Picking a pillow can be a daunting task and that is because we are all made/shaped differently. It always surprises me why…
Optimal Sleep Position
We all know how important our sleep is, but perhaps even more important is whether or not we are sleeping in the best position. What is the ‘best position’? Is there truly a best? One of the questions I routinely ask during assessments with a new patient complaining of back stiffness or discomfort is what…
What is Cupping?
Cupping is probably the most topical and viral treatment option in medicine right now, period! Thanks to those characteristic circular bruises Olympic legend Michael Phelps has been sporting it seems as if every media outlet is covering stories surrounding this treatment option. The technique of cupping can be dated as far back as 3000…
Pokemon Induced Neck Pain (PINP)
The Pokemon catch phrase is “Gotta catch em all” but I don’t believe that includes neck pain! Pokemon Go is a fun game designed to get you outdoors and moving but there are some important factors you must consider to ensure your long-term health and safety. The main injury associated with excessive cell phone…