Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. Our chiropractors (Dr. Alim Kara & Dr. Shereen Kangarloo) and physiotherapist (Geoff Gerber) apply different acupuncture techniques based on the needs of the patient. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. TCM explains…

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All of our CCST practitioners (Massage, Physio & Chiro) are trained and experienced to work with our pregnant patients during both the prenatal and postpartum stages of pregnancy.  Each trimester of pregnancy presents unique bodily changes that can result in new pain patterns, especially to the hips, low back, shoulders and neck.  Common concerns encountered…

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A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury, that can cause significant symptoms and ongoing brain impairment. Concussions can result from a force to the head, most commonly during a contact sport incident, a fall or car accident. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up immediately after the injury or may not…

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Sports taping is the process of applying tape directly to the skin in order to maintain a stable position of bones and muscles during activity. The general goals of taping are to restrict the motion of injured joint, compress soft tissues to reduce swelling, support anatomical structure involved in the injury, facilitate muscle activation/firing, protect…

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Cupping technique uses negative pressure, rather than tissue compression, which is a great technique for myofascial release and deep tissue work. The suction of the cups rapidly facilitates rigid soft tissue release by stretching it up from the underlying structures. This technique loosens areas of adhesion or restriction, activating the muscle to relax contractile tissue and retraining the…

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