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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…
6 Ways to Make it Through Calgary Stampede Healthy
WOW, Stampede is here – or should I say Yee Haw! It’s the first week of July, which means everyone’s stampede attire is getting ironed and ready to go. Staying healthy and getting exercise can be hard during holidays and festivals, especially when there are free pancakes at every other corner. Below are my top…
Do I need an X-Ray?
Do I need an x-ray??? Nine times out of ten the answer is NO!!! This is easily one of the most common questions I have encountered in my practice. Over time, we have been lead to believe that an x-ray is an important and vital tool when it comes to the diagnosis of injuries.…
Vitamin D: The Sun & Supplementing
The importance of vitamin D is a hot topic, especially now as we are getting warmer weather. Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin that helps with bone health, immune function, brain health, muscle function and even protects against diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. How We Get Vitamin D: There are three…